Kind, Competent, Accessible Psychiatry
I am a psychiatrist based in San Francisco, practicing primarily in California and Colorado. I work with my patients to collaboratively find ways to meet their goals by whatever means are available. While my most specialized training is in managing medicines of the mind, I know that medicines are, at best, a catalyst in a path toward healing, and I do my best to help my people find healing however they can.
I have designed my practice from the ground up to serve my patients’ needs in ways most practices are unable. Having experienced acquiring my own psychiatric care has made me hyperaware of where most practitioners come up short. Most especially, I am readily available to my patients and compulsively responsive to their needs.
Using modern tools for communication, I am able to provide fast, convenient, state of the art care without the need for brick and mortar office visits during work hours.
I am trained to work with people of all ages, including the most elderly.
My practice includes medication management and psychotherapeutic techniques ranging from mindfulness tools to psychodynamic therapy to hard-core behaviorism.
I only work with patients who are interested in actively bettering themselves. If you think we would work well together, please reach out to me directly, not via a family member or another representative.
From its inception in 2018, my practice was constructed around the use of video conferencing tools, which has turned out to be well-suited for the (post?-)pandemic environment.
All of my appointments are via video conferencing platforms, starting with a brief, free 15 minute video visit to determine if we are a good fit. If we do decide to move forward, we will begin with 60-90 minute intake appointment(s) – typically one for adults and 2-3 for children and adolescents - in order for us to collectively determine your needs and how I can best help you meet them. Following this, further care will be provided on an as-needed basis, at both of our discretion, utilizing modern digital means of communication to safely and securely communicate ideas, concerns, and questions.
My patients have direct access to me via digital channels and can expect prompt responses.
The model
Initial video or phone conversation [5-15 minutes]: Free
Adults:
BASE RATE: $800/hr
Intake evaluation [60-90 minutes]: $800-1200
Follow up visits [30-45 minutes]: $400-600
Adolescents:
BASE RATE: $1200/hr
Intake evaluation [Usually 2x 60 minutes + 1x 30 minutes]: $3000-5400
Follow up visits [45-60 mins (split between young person and parents)]: $900-1200
I do not contract with any insurance companies directly, but I am happy to provide a bill to submit for out-of-network reimbursement.