Services
Explore the personalized care options I offer to help you heal, grow, and thrive:
Consultation & Evaluations
Your initial consultation focuses on understanding your goals to create a tailored treatment plan, including assessments, medication recommendations, or follow-ups. Second opinions are also available.
Medication Management
Together, we’ll manage medications using the lowest effective dose, with regular progress reviews and safe tapering plans when needed.
Psychotherapy
In therapy, we’ll work together on self-reflection, growth, and emotional balance. My integrative approach includes psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and coaching to meet your unique needs. Therapy slots are offered on a case-by-case basis.
Treatment Areas
I can help treat issues associated with the following:
Depression
Anxiety (e.g., Panic Disorder, OCD, GAD)
Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Psychosis
Trauma (single-event and complex)
Substance Use Disorders (opioids, alcohol, marijuana, etc.)
Autism/Neurodivergence
and many more!
Explore the right treatment for you—start with a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I don’t offer video appointments, as I value the therapeutic impact of in-person sessions. Phone appointments are available for existing patients.
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I do off sliding scale fees for psychotherapy only but not medication management appointments or follow-ups. These fees are based on individual patient needs.
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I accept debit or credit cards and all payments are processed through the patient portal. If you want to set up a cash payment, please let me know.
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I am not an in-network provider with any insurance currently. I can create super bills for you to submit to your insurance providers so that you can be reimbursed.
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Ordinary Psychiatry does not accept Medicare. If you have Medicare coverage and are seeking a provider who accepts Medicare insurance, please let me know and we can provide appropriate referrals.
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I adhere to a 48-hour cancellation policy that does not apply to our first appointment.
If you cannot let me know 48 hours or more in advance that you need to cancel our appointment, you will be responsible for the complete session fee.
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I currently am available to see patients on weekdays, weekday evenings, and Sunday days at my office in Noe Valley. My hours vary.
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Unless you provide me with written authorization to disclose information to another individual or agency, anything that you share with me is completely confidential. However, under California State Law, the following exceptions exist:
1) a client presents a danger to self or others,
2) an incident of suspected child abuse or neglect occurs,
3) an incident of suspected elder abuse or neglect occurs,
4) a court order is issued,
5) actions are necessary to collect payment, or
6) an insurance company requests information for reimbursement of services.
If you are interested in learning more about your legal rights to privacy in the healthcare system, please visit: www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy.