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I received my Bachelor of Arts in English, minoring in chemistry and behavioral neuroscience, from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. I then attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine before completing my psychiatry residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. Knowing I wanted to work in the healthcare field, I explored a variety of specialties. While I was in medical school, I particularly enjoyed my rotations in psychiatry, both in the hospital and outpatient. In this specialty, I can combine my interest in the humanities and literature with my interest in medicine. I have always been passionate about mental health due to the impact it has had on my friends and family members. Eventually, I decided to focus on outpatient psychiatry. I gravitated towards outpatient work due to the ability to form ongoing treatment relationships with patients. I find this very rewarding. I particularly enjoy working with undergrad and graduate students.
I am experienced in treating a variety of psychiatric disorders in adults of all ages, as well as young adults, having spent time treating students in the SUNY college system. In addition to medication management, I am trained in Psychodynamic and Supportive Psychotherapy. I have treated adults with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorders, and bipolar disorder.
Years of Experience: 5 years
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
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