Each of Us Has A Story
I grew up bilingual and bi-cultural in New Jersey with visits to Brazil. I went into medicine after teaching high school.
Because I appreciate the power of our stories and context, I work collaboratively with my patients and seek to see each individual beyond mental health symptoms and history.
Professional Interests
I am interested in psychotherapy, ketamine, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. I am passionate about complementary and alternative medicine in mental health, perinatal psychiatry, and adolescent psychiatry. I am also interested in the potential for MDMA, psilocybin, and other psychedelics to enhance well-being and treat mental health conditions.
Education
CIIS Certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research (CPTR), 2022-2023
SFCP Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Training Program (PPTP), 2017-2020
San Mateo County Psychiatry Residency Program, 2016-2020
UCSF-UC Berkeley Joint Medical Program, MSc 2013 and MD 2015
Mills College Pre-Medical Program, 2007-2009
BA, English Literature, Princeton University, 2002