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Why this can be different
Most patients today see one clinician for medication and a different one for therapy — and the two don't always talk. The result is a clinical version of the telephone game, where pieces of context get lost between visits and treatment slows down.
I'm a psychiatrist who is also trained and experienced in psychotherapy. When the two are delivered by the same person, decisions can be made in real time: a dose change becomes a conversation, not an email; a therapy theme can be heard alongside a medication response.
Some patients use my practice for therapy alone. And that’s okay.
Some for medication alone. And that’s okay, too.
Many use it for both — woven together, in the same room, with the same clinician.
Even if you have a separate therapist, a psychiatrist that is experienced and trained in therapy will be able to more effectively understand your process and help to support you (or to stay out of your process) along the way.
The kinds of therapy I offer
Most patients use one or two of these, depending on what they're working on.
Psychodynamic therapy — depth work focused on understanding patterns of feeling, relating, and choice. Useful when symptoms keep returning, when relationships feel stuck, or when you want to understand why something keeps happening — not just manage it.
Supportive therapy — practical, day-to-day work focused on coping, problem-solving, and getting through difficult periods without losing your footing.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the most effective therapy for OCD and related conditions. Structured, behavior-focused, and designed to weaken the loop between obsessions and compulsions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) — the gold-standard non-medication treatment for chronic insomnia. Brief, structured, and more effective than sleeping medication for most people, with no withdrawal to manage when it's done.
Organizational skills work for ADHD — practical, skills-based work for adolescents and adults with ADHD: structure, executive function strategies, planning, and follow-through.
Parent management training (PMT) — evidence-based work with parents of children with disruptive behavior or ADHD. The focus is on the parents — not because the child is the problem, but because the parents are the lever.
Who this is for
This may be a good fit if:
You want a psychiatrist who actually does therapy — not one who only manages medication and refers the rest out.
You're looking for therapy with a specific evidence-based modality (ERP, CBT-I, organizational skills, PMT) and want to know your clinician is trained in it.
You want medication and therapy from the same person, so nothing falls between providers.
You're working through a specific life situation — a transition, a relationship, a grief, a recurring pattern — and want the room to actually explore it.
You've tried therapy before and want a more thoughtful, more structured experience this time.
You're a parent looking for help working with your child rather than (or in addition to) treatment of the child directly.
What to expect
An initial consultation to understand what you're working on, what kind of work would help, and which modality — or combination — might fit.
Sessions typically run 45–55 minutes, billed in 15-minute increments. Most patients meet weekly; some twice weekly for depth work or active ERP; some less often for maintenance.
Coordination with your other clinicians when relevant — primary care, neurologist, OT, speech-language pathologist, school.
Honest review at intervals: is this helping, are we working on the right things, do we need to change the approach.
Related services
Psychiatric medication management — combine therapy with prescribing, all under one roof.
Personalized medication deprescribing — when therapy is the long-term plan and medication is being tapered.
Comprehensive autism evaluations — when therapy is part of a broader diagnostic picture.
Common questions
Can I see you for therapy without medication? Yes. Many patients do.
Can I see you for medication without therapy? Yes. Also many patients do.
Will my therapist do medication, or will my psychiatrist do therapy? Either — you're seeing the same person for both. The work happens in one relationship, not in two.
How long is a typical course of therapy? It depends. Brief, structured therapies (CBT-I, some ERP courses) can take a few months. Psychodynamic work, when it's a fit, is often longer — sometimes ongoing. We'll talk about expected duration up front and revisit it as we go.
Do you treat children with therapy directly, or do you work with their parents? Both, depending on the child's age and what's needed. With younger children, the work is often with parents (parent management training). With older children and adolescents, direct therapy is often part of the picture.
Do you take insurance? The practice is fee-for-service. Sessions are billed at $400 per hour, in 15-minute increments. A superbill can be provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA cards are accepted.
Ready to talk?
I offer a free 15-minute consultation call to talk through what kind of work you're looking for and whether this is a fit.