Phone: (503)208-5350
Fax: (503)506-0806
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Most services are over Telepsychiatry/Video however, in-person visits are available with prior arrangements in Portland.
Psychiatric Evaluation
I treat adolescents and adults for psychiatric evaluation and medication management. The evaluation is usually accomplished over 1-3 longer appointments where we make space to discuss your metabolic, physical and social/emotional health. This allows enough time to hear your story and to truly understand your symptoms and what has been troubling you. I sometimes engage other specialties in the evaluation process like neuropsychologists or sleep specialists. We can then collaboratively come up with a plan that targets your individual situation.
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Receiving compassionate and quality psychiatric care in a safe and therapeutic space can help ground your recovery and healing process.
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Please note that I do not provide:
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neuropsychological testing
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any legal advice or legal consultation
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any court-mandated psychiatric evaluations or forensic reports on your mental status or return to work evaluations
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any FMLA, short-term or long-term disability assessments or endorsements, on a first visit or with new patients
WARNING: If you are on a controlled substance, there is no guarantee that I will prescribe, continue or refill any of your meds on a first visit. I would need a full assessment, comprehensive history/interview, review of your past records from prior prescribers and medical providers, and then discussing together my recommendations and a safety-focused treatment plan.
My Approach to Help
From a theoretical perspective I tend to draw from a neurobiological, trauma-informed & psychological lens. My treatment approach is also informed through a precision and integrative health paradigm, implementing lifestyle changes such as dietary interventions, exercise, nutraceuticals and mindfulness. My primary goal is to understand your core values and personality and make efforts to support you in aligning our treatment plan with who you are.
Integrative + Precision Psychiatry
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I often recommend Nutraceuticals as part of our treatment plan through Fullscript
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I believe that physical exercise and movement are forms of self love, I frequently discuss ways we can incorporate movement you enjoy into our journey of wellness
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Hormonal Balance: Understand how hormonal imbalances can impact mood and behavior, and discover personalized approaches to achieve harmony.
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Nutritional Support: Embrace the power of proper nutrition in supporting mental clarity and emotional resilience.
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Stress Management: Learn effective strategies to manage stress, as we recognize the significant impact it can have on both physical and mental health.
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Sleep Optimization: Discover the crucial link between quality sleep and overall wellness, as we address sleep issues to enhance mental clarity and emotional stability.
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Methylation and Genetic SNPs: Explore the role of methylation and genetic variations in mental health, and how personalized support can promote well-being.
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Mitochondrial Health: Understand the importance of mitochondrial function in mental and physical health, and uncover ways to optimize cellular energy production.
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Histamine Levels: Learn how histamine levels can affect mental health and discover strategies to support optimal histamine balance for overall well-being.
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By utilizing objective laboratory analysis we can identify the underlying causes of symptoms, including inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal dysregulation, infections, toxicities, and genetic differences
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I ascribe to a longevity and cardiometabolic risk framework which has me often evaluating your long term health. What this means for us working together is that I often ensure that you are biologically in optimal shape to support your mood. This is assessed through lab work and sometimes collaborating with other providers.
Who I Often Work With
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Focus Areas: health care workers, female digital nomads, international professionals, women in high profile positions/tech/military operations, BIPOC, young adults/adults. Those surviving loss of a loved one by suicide.
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More About The People I Work With + How
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I treat Bipolar spectrum disorders, Depression, Anxiety spectrum disorders, Trauma (big T and little T), Insomnia, ADHD, Vicarious trauma, Grief, Interpersonal violence and Hormone health.
Please note that what I do is not talk-therapy. It pairs very well with talk-therapy and also works nicely for people who don't want to do talk therapy. Evidence shows that people who do both, psychiatric treatment and talk therapy, typically have faster and longer lasting improvements in their mood and mental health overall. Integrative psychiatry involves the use of psychotropic medications, integrative treatments, optimizing nutrients & lifestyle changes to better support your mood and mental health overall. Psychiatry visits are every few weeks at first, then monthly, then every 3 months, as you usually need visits less & less. If you look for people who have the credential after their name of MFT, PsyD, PhD, MSW, LPC - those are therapists who focus solely on 'talk psychotherapy'.
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Special insight into the following ethnicities: Mexican // Black.
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