Blog & Mental Health Resources
Video: My Treatment Philosophy
In this video I share my philosophy: treatment should be collaborative, supportive, and true to each child's nature.
Video: What to Expect: First Appointment
In this video I explain what you can expect during your first visit.
You'll learn:
- How the first appointment is structured
- What kinds of questions I ask parents and teens
- Why honesty and openness are important
- How I help families feel comfortable from the very beginning
When Instagram Tells You to Be Happy 24/7 (and Why That's Exhausting)
Life isn't all glowing and grinding - sometimes it's sweatpants and peanut butter, and learning how to sit with those messy feelings can actually help us grow.
My Teen Won't Tell Me How They're Feeling
Note: this post is more targeted toward parents. If you're a teen reading this, then enjoy - you're getting insider information.
ADHD and Self-Esteem:
When Children Start to See Themselves as the “Bad Kid”
Treating ADHD: Where to Begin
Six evidence-based strategies to support children with ADHD—from daily routines and movement breaks to positive reinforcement—all before medication enters the conversation.
Looking for an Adult Psychiatrist?
My practice focuses on children and adolescents, but parents sometimes realize they could use support too. If you're an adult looking for a psychiatrist who takes an integrative, whole-person approach, I'd recommend a colleague whose work I know and trust.
A Useful Resource for Researchers: EvidenceLab
For those of you in academia or clinical research—I recently came across EvidenceLab, a service that handles the entire systematic review process for researchers who don't have time to do it themselves. PRISMA-compliant, multi-database searches, and a publication-ready deliverable. Worth bookmarking if you've been putting off that literature review.