I am a board-certified New York City psychiatrist.  I customize treatment based on individual needs and preferences.  I prioritize safety, confidentiality, honesty, and mutual understanding. 

I went to medical school at Case Western Reserve University, studied cultural psychiatry and medical anthropology at Harvard University, and trained at Yale University.  Along with my private practice, I conduct research and teach at Columbia University where I am a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry.  

I have been fortunate to receive several distinctions throughout my career.  I have been awarded prestigious fellowships and grants for my research from:

• the National Institute of Mental Health
• the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services, 
• the American Psychiatric Association, 
• the New York State Office of Mental Health, 
• the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry
• Harvard University
• Yale University

I am an advisor to the DSM-5 Cultural Issues Subgroup.  I offer consultation for patients, mental health professionals, and businesses specializing in mental health care.      

I am a board-certified, New York City psychiatrist and New York City therapist treating depression, anxiety, insomnia, & patients with concerns around their work, relationships, and identity. Contact me today for a personal consultation.