Practice & Overview 

 Helping adults, couples and teens deal with depression, panic attacks, and relationship issues. Our open approach is practical and focused to accomplish the maximum amount of improvement in the briefest period of time. Careful evaluation is key to deciding on the most effective treatment type. Psychological testing may be used to clarify relevant issues. Frequent areas of focus include goal clarification, improved communication skills, minimization of self-defeating behaviours, and identification of anger triggers. Treatment Methods Diminishing symptoms of anxiety and depression through individual therapy, cognitive and behavioural therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, directed reading and medication when indicated.

 

Specializing in the treatment of:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Panic attacks

• Sleep problems

• Bipolar Disorder

• Couples Communications Issues

 

Methods of Treatment:

• Psychotherapy (dynamic and cognitive-behavioural)

• Short term goal-oriented evaluations

• Medication

• Hypnosis

Professional Highlights

 

Teach Stanford University medical students the use of psychiatric medications

 

32 year experience chairing the group  at Stanford University Hospital which selects the drugs that are used in the hospital — including antibiotics, cancer drugs and psychiatric medications.

 

Best Psychiatrists in America listing

 

American Psychiatric Association — Distinguished Life Fellow