AREAS OF EXPERTISE

I specialize in the psychiatric treatment of the following diagnoses:

• Depression and Related Mood Disorders
• Bipolar I and II Disorder
• Anxiety and Stress-related Disorders
• Panic Attacks
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, including Pure-O forms of OCD
• Substance-Related Difficulties, particularly cannabis and alcohol overuse

As a therapist, I have particular expertise in treating people struggling with the following:

• Major life changes, including work changes, marriage, divorce, a recent move, the birth of a child, or transitioning to becoming an empty-nester
• Fears of political and technological upheaval
• Identity conflicts, including cultural identity and sexual identity
• Difficulties communicating with colleagues or family members
• Chronic difficulties with assertiveness and expression of needs
• Transitioning out of college or graduate school into the working world or transitioning to retirement
• Low self-esteem
• Relationship difficulties, including romantic relationships, work relationships, and family relationships
• Long-term mood changes and mistrust of others caused by difficult childhood experiences, including abuse and bullying

I tend to work well with people who have long considered seeking treatment but have not done so until now.