I am a child and adolescent psychiatrist who provides psychotherapy and medication management for both mental health and substance use disorders. I am board-certified in addiction medicine and provide medication for addiction treatment, including medication for opioid use disorders.

My approach centers on positive psychiatry with motivational interviewing as the backbone. However, I utilize many different therapeutic approaches, including:

• Psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Family therapy

I believe it is a privilege to do the work that I do, and I absolutely love my job. My ultimate goal is to help my patients become the best version of themselves, whatever that means to each person. I work collaboratively with patients and families, understanding that each patient and family is the expert on themselves. 

I am only one part of the healing process, focused on sharing my knowledge and expertise and giving room for self-advocacy and agency. My work is grounded in a harm reduction approach that emphasizes motivational interviewing to help young people find their own path forward.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, daughter and our Husky dog. We all enjoy playing badminton, going for walks and hikes, skiing/snowboarding, watching movies and traveling. I also love to cook, garden and read (including journal articles). One of my favorite activities is volunteering as an assistant coach for a recreational girls' soccer team in North Portland.