Integrative Psychiatry, Educator
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I practice integrative psychiatry. Integrative psychiatry focuses on working collaboratively with clients to help obtain and maintain health. My lens—how my work is informed—is holistic and cohesive. Individual care is always best provided within the context of the bigger picture which includes mental health, medical health, nutrition, life experience, traumas, family dynamics, any school or career disruptions, and cultural forces.
I offer treatment approaches that include medication management, nutrition and overall health evaluations, herbs and supplements, meditation and mindfulness-based practices, breathing exercises, and certain psychotherapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. |
I am currently not accepting new patients.
I have a special interest in working with women in various stages of their development and careers to address burnout, perfectionism, anger, worry, and wellness. I also enjoy working with young adults who are transitioning to college, careers, and serious relationships and who are learning to "adult."
I have expertise in utilizing alternative and complementary modalities to boost health and well-being. I currently do not work with individuals to "get off medications" unless it is appropriate to their situation.
I work with individuals to manage ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. I currently do not work with psychosis, problematic substance abuse, or Bipolar Disorder unless it is very well managed.
I have a special interest in working with women in various stages of their development and careers to address burnout, perfectionism, anger, worry, and wellness. I also enjoy working with young adults who are transitioning to college, careers, and serious relationships and who are learning to "adult."
I have expertise in utilizing alternative and complementary modalities to boost health and well-being. I currently do not work with individuals to "get off medications" unless it is appropriate to their situation.
I work with individuals to manage ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. I currently do not work with psychosis, problematic substance abuse, or Bipolar Disorder unless it is very well managed.
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Credentials and Training
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American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2010
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Residency, 2008 UCLA Medical School, 2004 UCR/UCLA Biomedical Sciences Program, summa cum laude, 2001 |
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Work Experience
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Ellenhorn LLC, Psychiatrist, Arlington, MA
Private Practice, Psychiatrist, Arlington MA and Berkeley, CA Kaiser Permanente, Psychiatrist, Oakland, CA Veterans Administration Hospital, Psychiatrist, Walla Walla, WA County Psychiatrist in Los Angeles and Concord, CA |
Selected Presentations and Lectures
"The Female Provider," Ellenhorn
"Herbs and Supplements for Wellness Through an Allopathic Lens," Lesley University
"Exploring Vital Next Steps: Community, National, and Global Healing," Lesley University, moderator
"Herbs for Mental Health," Ellenhorn Wellness Series
"The Integrative Management of Dementia," UC Berkeley Extension Center
“Integrative Management of Psychosis,” Kaiser Psychiatry Grand Rounds
“The Role of Supplements in the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia,” Kaiser Medicine Grand Rounds
“Natural Medicines in the Clinical Management of Depression,” Kaiser Psychiatry Grand Rounds
“Caring for the Self,” Kaiser Employee Women’s Health Program
UCSF Medical Student KLIC Series:
“Psychosis and Pregnancy,”
“Fundamentals of the Psychiatric Interview,”
“The Role of Supplements in the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia”
“The Integrative Management of Menopause”
“Food and Movement”
“Integrative Medicine”
“The Use of Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Medicine”
“Achieving Wellness: A Review of Holistic Approaches to Patient Care in Psychiatry,” Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Walla Walla VA
“The Science of Life: the Application of Ayurveda to Mental Health,” APA Annual Meeting
“The Theory and Utilization of Yoga and Meditation as it Relates to Well Being, Human Relationships, and Global Society,” APA Annual Meeting
“Sexual History: The Art and the Science,” APA Annual Meeting
“Psychiatric Disaster Relief and Buddhism in Sri Lanka,” APA Annual Meeting
"The Female Provider," Ellenhorn
"Herbs and Supplements for Wellness Through an Allopathic Lens," Lesley University
"Exploring Vital Next Steps: Community, National, and Global Healing," Lesley University, moderator
"Herbs for Mental Health," Ellenhorn Wellness Series
"The Integrative Management of Dementia," UC Berkeley Extension Center
“Integrative Management of Psychosis,” Kaiser Psychiatry Grand Rounds
“The Role of Supplements in the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia,” Kaiser Medicine Grand Rounds
“Natural Medicines in the Clinical Management of Depression,” Kaiser Psychiatry Grand Rounds
“Caring for the Self,” Kaiser Employee Women’s Health Program
UCSF Medical Student KLIC Series:
“Psychosis and Pregnancy,”
“Fundamentals of the Psychiatric Interview,”
“The Role of Supplements in the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia”
“The Integrative Management of Menopause”
“Food and Movement”
“Integrative Medicine”
“The Use of Complementary and Alternative Treatments in Medicine”
“Achieving Wellness: A Review of Holistic Approaches to Patient Care in Psychiatry,” Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Walla Walla VA
“The Science of Life: the Application of Ayurveda to Mental Health,” APA Annual Meeting
“The Theory and Utilization of Yoga and Meditation as it Relates to Well Being, Human Relationships, and Global Society,” APA Annual Meeting
“Sexual History: The Art and the Science,” APA Annual Meeting
“Psychiatric Disaster Relief and Buddhism in Sri Lanka,” APA Annual Meeting