Welcome. If you are a former patient, or a first time visitor to my site, please note that after 32 years of rewarding practice, I have retired from private, in-office psychiatric care services. I will, however, continue to serve as an active resource and a determined advocate in the ever expanding arena of health care in general, and mental health care specifically. My intent is to serve as a compass of sorts, providing not only directional assistance for your wellness goals, but worthwhile inspiration in your realization of those goals.

While mental health concerns are on the rise in this country, access to mental health services remains a challenge, a challenge compounded by economic, racial, and gender disparities. The pandemic, coupled with other global concerns such as climate change, has escalated our collective need for mental health support, putting added pressure on a complex system that was already overtaxed.

Hopelessness sets in when we can not secure timely information or guidance in the face of acute or chronic illness. The articles and resource provided within these pages are intended to bridge that divide, to empower you either as a consumer or a provider of services. Together we can make a difference.