I was born into a family of physicians, in a small Indiana town where my parents, first-generation immigrants, instilled in me hard work, compassion, and a deep sense of purpose. From the beginning, there was an expectation that I would one day follow in my father’s footsteps, as he had followed his own father, and the father before him. But I was headstrong, determined to forge my own path.

At Barnard College, Columbia University, I pursued political science and economics, imagining a future far from the world of medicine. Yet life, with its twists and quiet truths, called me back. Through grief, loss, and a profound curiosity about the human mind, I found my way to psychiatry—not by tradition, but by conviction.

My path was shaped by personal experiences: navigating mental illness in my own family, the ache of loss, and the desire to heal suffering so often unseen. After earning my medical degree at Indiana University, I trained in general psychiatry at Northwestern, specializing in psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychopharmacology. A fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Illinois, Chicago, deepened my understanding of resilience and vulnerability.

An unexpected chapter took me to New Zealand, where I worked with indigenous Māori communities and learned how culture and connection are essential to healing. Returning to the U.S., I served underserved communities in Los Angeles County, rediscovering holistic medicine, earning board certification in Integrative Medicine, and delving into Maharishi Ayurveda.

Today, I draw from these experiences to treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. My practice blends science and compassion, honoring each patient’s story and helping them uncover their own strength, path, and healing.