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About My Clients
I welcome all people regardless of background and personal history. Witnessing the beautiful diversity among individuals and participating in their unique life narratives is one of the primary reasons that I love what I do. Come as you are.
My Background and Approach
I have over 20 years of experience working in healthcare and an extensive background in basic science and clinical research, public health, ethics, speaking, publishing, and developing programs to integrate worldview and medicine at some of the nation's top academic institutions. After completing my undergraduate and medical school education on full-tuition academic scholarships, I completed my medical residency in psychiatry at the University of Washington where I served as chief resident and graduated with a distinction in advanced psychotherapy. Currently, I hold a faculty appointment at UW as a clinical instructor training future generations of doctors. I am also board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I discovered a love for the humanities—notably literature and philosophy—at an early age due to the profound way in which they have helped me to understand and appreciate the human condition. This eventually merged with an interest in medicine and a desire to help improve people's lives. Over my life, I’ve sought to understand individuals within a wide variety of frameworks—biological, behavioral, psychological, sociological/cultural, religious/spiritual, and philosophical. This has cultivated in me a deepening appreciation for paradox, mystery, and the individual realities of other minds. I bring these perspectives into treatment with each patient as I join them on their own respective journey toward growth.