I’m originally from Western New York and completed my undergraduate education at the University of Rochester, where I studied English and Studio Art. A strong interest in the science of the mind-body connection eventually led me to shift my focus to medicine, and I completed the post baccalaureate premedical program at Bryn Mawr College. I went on to earn my Doctor of Medicine from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, where I was elected to the Gold Humanism Honor Society. I then completed my psychiatry residency at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, where I served as Chief Resident and received the Distinguished Housestaff Award. After that, I stayed on to complete a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Weill Cornell. I’m board certified in both General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry andNeurology.
Before joining Foresight, I worked as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College in the Department of Emergency Psychiatry and served as the Assistant Program Director of the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, where I gained valuable experience in program development. I’ve been involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and trainees and have written and contributed to published works on substance use disorders, with a special focus on the role of peer and community support as part of treatment. I have a special interest in working with families and loved ones who are impacted by substance use.
What inspires me most about working in mental health care is witnessing the courage people show in turning inward—facing painful truths, challenging long-held patterns, and doing the hard work of change. It’s incredibly powerful to watch someone reclaim their life, especially when they’ve had to navigate trauma, stigma, shame, or adversity. Being invited into that process with someone–to support, guide, and hold space for growth—is what I consider one of the most meaningful parts of my profession. I also find it inspiring and energizing to know I am a part of a field where curiosity and empathy are considered central values to the work.
I believe that astrong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of effective care, and I continually work to deepen my understanding of each patient’s story, values, and goals. The act of listening closely, asking thoughtful questions, and showing up without judgment can be incredibly powerful—it often opens the door to healing in ways that traditional interventions alone cannot.
Collaboration is central to my approach. I’m genuinely curious about how each person defines what “better” looks like for themselves. Whether through medication, therapy, or lifestyle supports, I aim to balance evidence-based treatment with a deep respect for a person’s lived experience. My goal is always to meet patients where they are, and help them move toward where they want to be.
Licensed Psychiatrist
Lic # A-198338