Find a Psychiatrist in Dallas, TX

I work collaboratively with my patients, creating a supportive environment that emphasizes understanding and shared decision-making. I value open communication and tailor treatment approaches to align with each patient's unique goals and needs. My approach combines psychotherapy, including cognitive, behavioral, and supportive techniques, with thoughtful medication management. I establish individualized treatment plans, focusing on strategies that promote long-term wellness and resilience. I am committed to supporting patients with a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD.

I am double-boarded in adult psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry. With over 30 years of experience, I have provided compassionate care across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings.

I create a warm, supportive environment where patients feel heard, understood, and respected. I value open communication and believe in working collaboratively with patients to establish clear, achievable treatment goals that reflect their individual needs and preferences. I begin the treatment process by thoroughly understanding each patient's history, concerns, and goals during the initial session. From there, I develop an individualized treatment plan designed to align with those goals and support meaningful progress over time.

I earned my medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX and completed my psychiatry residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. I have experience in both outpatient and inpatient care through my work at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX, where I served veterans and caregivers. As a faculty member at Baylor College of Medicine, I also taught and supervised medical students and residents.

My goal when working with patients is to not come to a generic diagnosis; rather, it is to get to know about the client and try and manage their symptoms in the best way possible. Overall, the process is collaborative, and both parties need to be comfortable with the decisions moving forward. I enjoy getting to learn about patients and working collaboratively to provide the best treatment possible, be it medications or talk therapy. I have vast experience treating Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, among many others.

I graduated residency from University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University in 2015. After residency, I worked at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center as a staff psychiatrist. I eventually took on the role of Mental Health Lead Psychiatrist and Interim Clinic Director at the Tomball VA Outpatient Clinic. I then transferred to a telepsychiatry role at VISN 15, providing mental health coverage for rural areas in Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois. I have over 15 years of experience in treating different mental health conditions and am currently board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

I reside in Houston, Texas and enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, and watching/playing sports such as Football, Basketball, and Soccer.

I focus on effective and safe medication management as well as supportive and psychodynamic therapy in my practice. I take a gentle, collaborative, and patient-centered approach, specializing in forming individualized pharmacological treatments as well as taking time to explore stressors and psychological issues to achieve complete and comprehensive care.

I am an ABPN board certified psychiatrist with more than 10 years of experience. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin, followed by medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and completed my residency in psychiatry at Dell Medical School in Austin. I previously served as assistant professor of psychiatry at UTHealth McGovern Medical School in Houston and have been involved in many years of teaching and mentorship. At UTHealth, I also served as clinical faculty in one of the nation's largest inpatient psychiatric campuses and am experienced in treating a wide range of adult mental illnesses including mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD.