I earned my medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed psychiatry residency at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh where I served as Chief Resident for outpatient services. During residency, I found psychotherapy to be both deeply rewarding and an opportunity to address aspects of the human condition that are very much felt though not as often examined in contemporary life. I sought additional elective opportunities through the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center to further explore these ideas and complement my training in a medicalized system. While I have experience in multiple therapeutic modalities, I primarily draw upon the psychoanalytic model and I am currently pursuing additional post-graduate education in psychoanalysis.

In this context, I work from an existential humanist perspective and enjoy helping individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as feelings of meaninglessness, loss, uncertainty, and disconnection. Goals in therapy often include developing a more accepting self-experience, increasing emotional insight, enriching relationships, and working through major life transitions. The establishment of a strong, safe, and supportive therapeutic relationship is central to the effectiveness of treatment and lays the groundwork for honest self-reflection, healing, and growth. My approach is dedicated to facilitating this process and creating a collaborative space for empathy, curiosity, and understanding.