At Bright Self Medicine, I treat a wide variety of general mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder, insomnia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia/psychotic disorders, and ADHD. I can also help patients navigate specific situational events and more temporary symptomatic concerns such as post- and peri-menopausal symptoms, grief reactions, insomnia, situation-specific anxiety, and adjustment disorders secondary to overwhelming life changes.

 

I treat patients ages 18 and older with a blend of medication management and integration of therapy modalities such as supportive, insight-oriented, cognitive behavioral, and motivational interviewing to help patients work towards an improved version of themselves through mindfulness leading to personal growth. I like to empower patients by helping them understand the parts of their lives that they can control to gain confidence, which often leads to greater personal success. At the core of my treatment plan with each patient is the notion that each of my patients and I are working together as a team. My patients describe me as down-to-earth and approachable, and because of these traits, feel comfortable confiding in me.

 

I spend a good deal of time doing psychoeducation with patients as it is especially important that patients understand what medications they are taking, why I am recommending the medication, and what the anticipated benefits or possible risks of the medications are. It is important to understand the benefits of the medications, but also the limitations with the medications we use in psychiatry. I use medications in a conservative manner, and my philosophy with prescribing is to maintain patients on the least amount of medication necessary to achieve a positive effect.