Care Philosophy

I approach clinical work as a scientist-practitioner, guided by an evidence-based practice framework that integrates the best available research, clinical expertise, and the unique characteristics and preferences of each patient. I rely on collaborative case conceptualization, clinical interviews, validated assessment tools, and input from multidisciplinary teams to understand the factors contributing to a patient's concerns. My goal is to partner with youth and families to develop personalized, testable hypotheses about the factors maintaining distress, and to implement empirically supported interventions with transparency, warmth, and flexibility. Across various settings, I strive to establish strong therapeutic alliances and incorporate shared decision-making throughout the treatment process. Central to my clinical philosophy is a deep commitment to cultural humility and equity. I believe that effective care must acknowledge and adapt to the lived experiences, identities, and systemic contexts that shape each patient’s life. I continuously seek to understand how culture, oppression, and marginalization intersect with mental health and treatment engagement, and I strive to tailor care that is accessible, respectful, and responsive. I view each encounter as an opportunity to provide affirming, evidence-based care that promotes healing and empowerment.

Specialties

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry