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I am a psychiatrist practicing in San Rafael, California, and specializing in comprehensive, individualized care for adults with a variety of mental health conditions, including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder; anxiety; PTSD; obsessive-compulsive disorder; attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); eating disorders; addictions to alcohol, drugs, food, and behaviors; and lifestyle problems pertaining to relationships, life transitions, grief and loss, and inability to achieve one's personal goals.
My Approach
I believe in developing an individualized treatment plan for each patient, which capitalizes upon each person's distinct strengths while identifying the areas in which further growth is necessary or desired. I provide medication management as well as ongoing psychotherapy. I absolutely respect each individual's feelings regarding medications, and I will work with each patient to establish a treatment plan that is acceptable to both patient and physician, as I believe this is essential for treatment success. When medications are prescribed, I wish to help the patient understand the impact of such interventions on his or her life, as well as the areas in which medications will have little or no effect.
Fees and Insurance
At present, I do not accept insurance. I operate on a fee-for-service basis only, through North Bay Psychiatric Associates, where I practice. Many patients can receive reimbursement for a portion of my services through their out-of-network mental health benefits. Please visit the NBPA web site or call (415) 479-2266 for more information on fees. Please also feel free to contact me via the link at right if you have questions or would like more information.