Tell us a bit about yourself.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I spent a portion of my childhood in St. Kitts, where my father was studying monkeys. I moved to Denver in 1999 to go to vet school, though it turned out I was better with people than animals, so I decided to go to Osteopathic Medicine School at Touro University in California. I currently love living in South Denver. I am married with 2 cats. I love swimming, gardening, being outside, and growing sunflowers.
How long have you been involved in the mental health field?
I‘ve been involved in mental health for 22 years! I believe it’s an underserved part of medicine. When I was on my psychiatric rotations in medical school, I never looked at the clock, which told me it was something I loved.
What sets you apart from other mental health services?
I provide holistic care, with the idea that we need to treat mind, body, and spirit. I started my psychiatry practice in honor of my late father, who was also a psychiatrist, and currently offer telehealth so that I can reach more people. I hold 20 different licenses so I can see people in rural parts of the United States that do not have access to transportation or care.
Tell us the heart beyond everything you do.
I practice psychiatry and provide therapy to help people get back to a place of calmness and neutrality. While I cannot solve every issue, we can at least work on ways to improve issues in people's lives.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
“When you move, you do not have to unpack in one day.” You can look at this in many ways with regard to mental health.
What is your favorite quote?
"You are the sky. Everything else - it’s just the weather." -Pema Chӧdrӧn