Services
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Holistic Mental Health Care

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of focus, insomnia, or trauma? Are you struggling with school, your job, your peers, or in your relationships? Do you feel alone or overwhelmed by physical or emotional suffering? Have you experienced the death of a loved one, a life transition such as divorce or loss of employment? Are you challenged by caregiver distress, caring for loved ones, or daily management of life? Is your goal to improve your or your loved one’s emotional wellbeing or to heal?


I understand that mental health challenges can be complex and deeply personal. Partnering with Focus Forward Behavioral Health, PLLC, I offer holistic care that is focused on helping empower you to take control of your mental health journey, fostering long-term wellbeing and resilience. I have been practicing for more than 10 years and have more than 20 years of experience across various medical domains.


I am dual board-certified in Family Medicine and Psychiatry, with 25 years of experience in oncology, hospice, bereavement services, palliative care, and psychiatry. 

I can help you deal with the following:

  • Mood Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Caregiver Support

Additionally, we can help you with medication management, developing coping skills, and general education related to your mental health.

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psychiatrist and patient during a therapy consultation in her clinic or psychologist consulting

Initial Visit

The initial evaluation takes place during your first session and is on average 60 minutes. The initial visit will include evaluation, assessment, education, recommendations, and developing a treatment plan which can include medications, counseling, and/or referrals for additional services. In this session, background information, medical history, and psychiatric history are gathered, questions/concerns prompting evaluation are discussed, and a plan is made for moving forward.

Follow-Up Visits

The follow-up session is an average of 30 minutes for medication management. This allows for ample time to discuss interval history since the last visit, continue to gather information for diagnostic impressions, review screenings/assessments as applicable, address further questions, discuss recommendations and the treatment plan, and discuss any referrals for further services, if needed.

*We routinely check the CT prescription monitoring program for controlled substances before seeing all new patients. Our office policy also includes urine toxicology screens at the start of and/or during the treatment process for safe prescribing practices.

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