FAQs

1. What is your approach to working with patients?

I approach each patient and family system with a balance of clinical rigor and empathy. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where treatment decisions are grounded in evidence-based practices while respecting the unique values and cultural context of each individual. I emphasize clear communication, developmental attunement, and psychoeducation to ensure that both the patient and their caregivers understand the trajectory and goals of care.

2. How do you integrate medication management?

Medication is considered when symptoms significantly impair functioning or when evidence supports its benefit as part of a multimodal treatment plan. I follow FDA guidelines and AACAP/AAP recommendations, always prioritizing the lowest effective dose and frequent re-evaluation.

3. What types of concerns do you specialize in treating?

I specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions, and emerging psychotic disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults. I also have expertise in managing complex comorbidities, particularly when behavioral and psychiatric symptoms overlap with academic, familial, or developmental stressors.