ADHD Psychiatrists in Kansas

I have a passion for supporting individuals with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and women's mental health. I believe healing is best achieved through compassion, collaboration, and respect. Patients can expect a warm, supportive environment where they feel heard and understood, with treatment tailored to their unique history and goals. I begin with a comprehensive evaluation to understand each patient's needs and then develop an individualized treatment plan. I draw on evidence-based practices, including expertise in complex cases, and may incorporate both therapy and medication management. My goal is to empower patients to take an active role in their care while fostering resilience, stability, and long-term wellness.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who earned my medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where I served as Chief Resident at the Kansas City VA hospital and was recognized for Excellence in Scholarship. Most recently, I worked at the North Texas VA Healthcare System, caring for individuals with treatment-resistant depression and complex psychiatric needs.

I believe in a holistic approach to mental health treatment, integrating medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and collaboration with therapists and support staff. I tailor treatment to each patient's unique needs, ensuring a comprehensive and individualized approach to care. My expertise includes treating a variety of psychiatric diagnoses, such as depression, anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, and PTSD.

In a first visit, patients can expect a thorough evaluation, where I take the time to understand their medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals. I emphasize open communication and collaborative decision-making, ensuring that patients feel heard and supported. Based on this initial assessment, I will develop a personalized treatment plan, which may include medication management and referrals to therapy or other supportive services as needed.

I earned my medical degree from Kansas City University in 2017 and completed my psychiatric residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2021. During my residency, I served as Chief Resident at both the University of Kansas Medical Center and the Kansas City VA Medical Center. Most recently, I worked at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, where I was the psychiatric director of the outpatient mental health clinic and served as Psychiatry Executive for behavioral health services.

I believe in a holistic approach to mental health treatment, integrating medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and collaboration with therapists and support staff. I tailor treatment to each patient's unique needs, ensuring a comprehensive and individualized approach to care. My expertise includes treating a variety of psychiatric diagnoses, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders (including OCD), ADHD, and PTSD. In a first visit, patients can expect a thorough evaluation, where I take the time to understand their medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals. I emphasize open communication and collaborative decision-making, ensuring that patients feel heard and supported. Based on this initial assessment, I develop a personalized treatment plan, which may include medication management and referrals to therapy or other supportive services as needed.

I am a staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry. I trained in New York and earned my medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1997. I finished my internship at Vanderbilt Medical Center and completed my psychiatric residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2000. During my residency, I served as Chief Resident at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA). My initial post-residency focus was with patients with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) when I worked at the Johnson County Mental Health Center. I have served as an adjunct professor at the University of Kansas providing clinical supervision to residents and yearly lectures on Bipolar disorder, Tourette's, and Obsessive Compulsive disorder for over 20 years. I worked at Midwest Psychiatric Associates in an outpatient private practice for nearly 3 years before returning to the KCVA, where I oversaw care for combat veterans as a clinical psychiatrist and the supervisor for the PTSD Specialty outpatient clinic. After 5 years, I transitioned to the inpatient unit as the inpatient supervisor and one of the attending physicians of the acute inpatient psychiatric unit. In addition, I served as the University of Kansas Site Director for their psychiatric residency program.

I focus on medication management and supportive psychotherapy. If I feel that additional therapy is needed, I will ask that you bring in a therapist as part of the treatment team. I will work collaboratively with you in a caring environment to assist you in reaching your goals.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I received my medical degree from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, where I also completed my residency and served as a chief resident during my last year of training. I have treated patients with a wide variety of diagnoses both during my residency and after my training, working at a busy private practice clinic as well as for the Veterans Administration.