I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a career that has focused on medication management and psychotherapy tailored for adults. My comprehensive training during residency encompassed psychoanalysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), skills that I integrate into my clinical practice.
Following residency, I gained extensive experience in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specializing in adult and geriatric care while serving as a psychiatric consultant. My professional journey has allowed me to collaboratively engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds, addressing a spectrum of diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. My commitment to inclusivity is evident in my dedication to understanding and supporting the LGBTQ community, enriched by my interactions with varied lived experiences.
Recognizing the challenge of finding a psychiatrist who not only instills comfort but also fosters understanding and active listening, I prioritize creating a welcoming and empathetic environment. While I acknowledge the importance of medications, I advocate for a holistic approach to mental health, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of the journey towards wellness.
In my practice, I collaborate closely with patients to tailor treatment plans that encompass medication, therapy, and behavioral modifications, including lifestyle adjustments like exercise and dietary changes. My goal is to empower individuals to achieve sustainable changes in thought patterns, behaviors, and coping mechanisms, enabling them to embrace life to its fullest potential.
Specialties
- ADD / ADHD Medication Management
- ARFID
- Addiction
- Alcohol / Substance Use Issues
- Anger Management
- Anorexia
- Anxiety / Stress / Worry / Stress Management
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bereavement / Grief and Loss Counseling
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Chronic Medical Condition / Chronic Pain
- Conduct Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorder / Disordered Eating
- Emotional Abuse
- Gender Identity
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- LGBTQIA+ Care
- Mania
- Medication Review
- Mood Disorders / Swings
- Narcissism
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Personality Disorder
- Phobias / Irrational Fears
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychiatric Consultation
- Schizophrenia
- Self Esteem
- Self Harm
- Sexual Abuse Counseling
- Skin Picking (Excoriation Disorder)
- Sleep Problems / Insomnia
- Trans Affirming Care
- Trichotillomania
Languages spoken
- English
Gender
Male
Pronouns
he/him/his
In-network insurances
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Self Pay
- United
Education and training
- Texas A&M Health Science Center - Doctor of Medicine - MD
- Texas A&M University - BS, Biomedical Sciences
