My favorite part of meetings is when they ask everyone to go around the room and introduce themselves. Just kidding. I hate that part. In fact, there was a time when that would make me break out...
In our practice, we talk a lot about setting healthy boundaries. But how do you actually do that? One of the biggest mistakes we see people making is expecting the other person to change their...
What is Integrative Psychiatry? “Have you heard of rhodiola?” a patient asked me during one of our first sessions. She’s a health-conscious millennial who works in tech and had started taking it as...
When a patient comes into our practice, one of the first things we do is look for root causes of their depression, anxiety, or sleep issues. More often than not, we’re able to find a few areas to...
When’s the last time you spent time in nature? Like really immersed yourself in it? When I lived in Chicago, I loved the bustling, fast pace of the city but also craved quiet time in nature. Getting...
If you’ve been following us for a while (or are a patient here), you know that we’re all about addressing the gut-brain connection. The gut affects the brain (and mood!)…and vice versa. And if...
Even if you’re doing pretty well in your day to day life – you might excel at work or business, and have great friends, a nice home, you still might find yourself worrying, overthinking, or...
You may have heard we spend a third of our lives sleeping. Take a moment to let that sink in…that’s a lot of time. The incredible thing about sleep is that it affects everything…from your mental...
As a psychiatrist, I’m not immune to anxiety and depression. In fact, my experiences sparked a professional interest in mental health. But when I went into psychiatry residency, I was disappointed...
I’m diving 40 feet below the surface of the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and I am terrified. To me, the open ocean has always been a source of awe and fascination, and the great respect I...
