My approach to psychotherapy is based on empathy and respect for each person's unique path.  Compassion, sensitive collaboration and respect for confidentiality are central to my work. Because the mind, brain and body are intertwined, I use an integrated psychiatry model that incorporates psychodynamic understanding, cultural context and medical knowledge. 

My practice reflects my many years of experience teaching physicians empathy-based patient-doctor communication skills, behavioral medicine, cultural sensitivity and  health behavior change counseling.  

My work incorporates psychodynamic, relational, developmental & biological theories.