About Me

I have always enjoyed traveling. I grew up between the East Coast and Oregon, and by the end of high school I had lived in several other states as well. I majored in literature and minored in Spanish and biology at Pacific University, in Forest Grove, Oregon, and then went on to get a master’s degree in biology in New York. I completed my medical training at St. George's University, in Grenada, and then traveled to the Midwest for my residency training. Travel has given me invaluable experiences and has helped foster my love and understanding of people, cultures, and places. I have always been fascinated with the study of medicine and consider it an honor and pleasure to work in this field. My pronouns are she/her/hers.

About my practice

I have always believed in approaching patients as whole people rather than focusing on one physical system or illness. My training and dual board certification in internal medicine and psychiatry has reinforced the importance of the mind/body connection, as well as the interplay of processes such as diabetes and depression or anxiety and heart disease. I enjoy working with a well-rounded team of experts, including physicians, therapists, and nurses, who can help emphasize the importance of both mental and physical health.

  • Culturally specific care: specialty in care for African Americans, Asian Americans; affirming care for LGBTQIA, non-binary; transgender; immigrants/refugee, and all cultures
  • Population specialties: women, aging, adults, military
  • Language capacity: English
  • Areas of focus: In addition to interventions for a range of mental health conditions including depression and anxiety, I have specific skills in women’s health, grief, substance use, sleep, obsessions/compulsions/hording, and medical co-morbidities.

How I thrive

I love spending time with friends and family, traveling, and being outdoors. I hope to continue working on both my Spanish language and cooking skills and would love to participate in the Hood to Coast Relay someday.