I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and addiction psychiatrist. I completed training at the University of Virginia and Columbia University. I hold positions as an Assistant Professor at Columbia and a Research Psychiatrist at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. I have experience treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD/ADD, OCD, thought disorders, and addictions (including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and cannabis). I can offer psychotherapy to some patients or will work closely with your current therapist.

In addition to psychiatric medications, I prescribe buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) and naltrexone (Vivitrol), and am experienced in providing other FDA-approved and off-label medications for treatment of addictions. I also offer GeneSight genetic testing to tailor psychiatric medication treatment.

I believe in a patient-centered and multi-modal approach to treatment. I strongly promote the use of medications for addictive disorders, in addition to psychotherapy and other psychosocial treatments.

I am LGBTQ-affirming and sensitive to LGBTQ issues in psychiatric treatment. I have previously provided psychiatric treatment to people living with HIV in a large academic medical center and have facilitated support groups for LGBTQ youth. A large portion of my current patients identify as LGBTQ and believe it is extremely important to have a mental health provider from within the community who understands their needs, their language, and the often difficult world they navigate on a daily basis.