I am a double board-certified psychiatrist in adult and forensic psychiatry and completed additional fellowship training in Reproductive Psychiatry at Brigham and Women’s Hospital where I later served as the Associate Director for the Women’s Mental Health Fellowship Program.

I have over a decade of experience in the treatment of reproductively aged women and specialize in perinatal psychiatry. With a strong focus on academia, I have held faculty positions at Yale University and Harvard Medical School, and I currently serve as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at USF where I am committed to training the next generation of psychiatrists in women’s mental health.

I have spoken locally and nationally on perinatal mental health issues, have served on committees developing state guidelines for the treatment of perinatal women and am currently a sub-investigator on a clinical trial that aims to study a novel treatment for postpartum depression.

Having guided many women through their perinatal journeys, I understand that it can be a time of confusion with conflicting data and varied opinions and my role is to provide clear, evidence-based information. Whether you are seeking ongoing care or a one-time perinatal consultation, I believe in collaborating with your medical team and in including your support system as desired.

Personally, I have a casual, non-judgmental approach to treatment and prioritize that you feel cared for and supported during challenging times. As a mother of two in a blended family, I am familiar with the challenges of balancing multiple responsibilities and approach life and treatment with humor.