History
I have been in full time private practice of child, adolescent and adult psychiatry since December 2005.
Specialties
As a psychiatrist board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry, my work is to appreciate the complexities of each person that enters my office. Understanding each patient requires careful listening and learning about childhood development and experiences, strengths and goals, academic and professional accomplishments, and quality of relationships. Psychiatric symptoms are evaluated and diagnosed, with the goals of relieving suffering, and growing a life of self knowledge, healthy relationships, and personal fulfillment. Treatment modalities may include play therapy, supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy, family therapy, school consultation, and medication treatment. Education and Training: M.D. from Cornell University Medical College, NY, graduated 1993 Transitional Internship: St. Vincent's Hospital, NY, 1993-1994 Adult Psychiatry Residency, Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School, 1994 - 1997 Child Psychiatry Fellowship: Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School, 1997-1999 Experience: 1999-2001: Psychiatrist at Home for Little Wanderers, Orchard and DeWolfe adolescent residential programs, Boston, MA 2001- 2002: Psychiatrist, Family Services Agency/Sheppard Pratt, Gathersburg,MD 2002 - 2005: Medical Director, Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children., Rockville, MD 2005 - present: private practice in Rockville, MD.