No. The consultation is optional but recommended. Some patients prefer to schedule the intake directly.

I integrate psychotherapy skills into medication management visits. If you are seeking standalone weekly therapy, I may recommend a therapist.

I do not provide emergency services. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

I provide telepsychiatry services to patients physically located in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

I accept many insurance plans through Headway (Virginia) and Alma (Maryland and DC). Headway and Alma are independent billing platforms that partner with clinicians to simplify insurance-based care that includes benefit verification and claims processing. Services are billed according to the care provided.

If you choose to self-pay, you will be provided with a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Please note that reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on your specific insurance plan. You can verify your out-of-network eligibility and benefits through Reimbursify (an independent service some patients opt to use to assist with claim submission and follow-up).

HSA and FSA payments are also accepted.

Payment details are reviewed prior to your appointment.

Self-Pay Rates:
• Initial intake appointment (60 minutes): $500
• Follow-up appointments are billed based on the length of the session at a rate of $500 per hour (for example, a 30-minute session is $250)

For privacy and security, all clinical communication takes place through the secure patient portal. Phone and email are available for general administrative questions only.

No. Please use the secure portal for all clinical matters.

I prescribe non-controlled psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate.

I do not prescribe controlled substances, including stimulants and benzodiazepines. If a controlled medication may be indicated, I can help provide referrals to a qualified provider.

My focus is on evidence-based treatment planning and careful monitoring of risks and benefits.

Mental health symptoms rarely have a single cause. In my practice, I take a thoughtful, individualized approach that considers biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors that may influence how someone is feeling.

One way to think about this is through the BRAIN MAPS framework, which helps guide a comprehensive evaluation:

B – Biology & medical factors
R – Relationships & social stressors
A – Anxiety, trauma & chronic stress
I – Inflammation & immune factors (when clinically relevant)
N – Neurochemistry & sleep
M – Mood & thought patterns
A – Activity, movement & routine
P – Psychological skills & coping
S – Substances & nutrition

Not every factor applies to every person. This framework helps inform an evaluation and treatment plan tailored to each individual.

I use supplements selectively and conservatively in psychiatric care. They are not treatments for psychiatric diagnoses, and they are never required. When used, they are meant to support specific areas such as sleep, stress regulation, mood, or focus — often alongside therapy and/or medication.

Key principles

• Supplements are optional adjuncts

• I prioritize products with clinical evidence and quality testing

• We use the lowest effective dose

• Labs are used when appropriate to guide recommendations

• I avoid “stacking” or unnecessary products

Important note
Supplements are not FDA-approved treatments for mental health conditions. Not every supplement is appropriate for every person, and not all patients will benefit.

If I recommend a supplement, I’ll explain why, what it may help with, and whether labs are useful.

Supplements we can discuss: Fullscript