My approach
Shared expertise
Your expertise
You are the world’s leading expert on how you feel.
My expertise
I bring expertise in making sense of the whole picture, and in how to treat it.
Three commitments that run in both directions.
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Honesty
Care works best when we can talk plainly about what’s really happening.
What I bring
Honesty about what I observe clinically, shared clearly and with care.
What you bring
Honesty about what you’re experiencing, including the parts that are hard to put into words.
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Open-mindedness
Understanding grows when we both stay curious about each other’s perspective.
What I bring
An open mind to your experience as you describe it, without rushing to conclusions.
What you bring
An open mind about diagnostic framings, even ones that feel unfamiliar at first.
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Willingness
Meaningful change takes effort on both sides, and it’s rarely a straight line.
What I bring
A willingness to go the extra mile to help you work toward your goals.
What you bring
A willingness to try, even when a new step feels uncertain.
How I practice
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Curiosity
Asking good questions and staying interested in the whole person, not just a diagnosis.
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Creativity
Looking for thoughtful, individualized options, especially when standard approaches haven’t been enough.
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Compassion
Meeting every person with warmth and without judgment, through a trauma-informed lens that emphasizes safety, trust, and choice.
What this looks like in a visit
Shared expertise isn’t just a philosophy. It shapes how our time together is spent.
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Asking
I start by listening: what brings you in, what you’ve already tried, and what you hope will change. You know your experience best, so I ask a lot of questions.
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Explaining
I share what I’m seeing and how I’m thinking about it, in plain language, including what we know and what we don’t.
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Deciding together
We talk through the options and their trade-offs. I’ll give you a clear recommendation, and the decision is one we make together.
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Checking in
At follow-up visits we look at what’s helping and what isn’t, and adjust. Progress is rarely a straight line, and that’s okay.
Is my approach a good fit for you? What a first visit is like
These principles describe my clinical philosophy. This website is for general education only and doesn’t book appointments or provide medical care. To become a patient, see Seeing me as a patient.