Who I Help
Learn more about my specialized expertise.
Choosing a Mental Health Professional
Understanding the different types of mental health providers so you can find the right care for your needs in San Franci...
Helps with: Understanding different mental health provider types, Deciding which type of provider to see first, Navigating care between multiple providers
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Psychiatric care grounded in UCSF specialty training in LGBTQ+ mental health, combining identity-affirming psychotherapy...
Helps with: Anxiety driven by minority stress and discrimination, Depression related to identity concealment or rejection, PTSD from anti-LGBTQ+ violence or harassment
Medication Tapering
Psychiatrist-guided, evidence-based medication reduction across multiple appointments – for adults committed to an ongoi...
Helps with: Wanting to stop antidepressants after a period of stability, Withdrawal symptoms from previous tapering attempts, Side effects to current medications, such as weight gain, sexual dysfunction, or emotional blunting
Men's Mental Health
Psychiatric care informed by how mental health conditions actually present in men, combining insight-oriented psychother...
Helps with: Depression presenting as irritability or anger, Work-related stress and burnout, Anxiety and performance pressure
Women's Mental Health
Specialized psychiatric care for perinatal mood disorders, hormonal transitions, and women-specific presentations of dep...
Helps with: Postpartum depression and anxiety, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), Perimenopausal mood changes