I love people’s stories. I know that there is nothing in the world I would rather do than spend my work life listening to people. I particularly like challenging stories and cases that really exercise my spirit and mind. I am lucky to be able to have the the privilege of watching people get better. In addition my work allows me the opportunity to learn new things every single day.
Currently not taking new patients.
Licensure & Education
California Medical License G61149
1986 University of Cincinnati M.D.
1984 University of Cincinnati Ph.D.
1981 University of Cincinnati M.A.
1977 Harvard University B.A.
Residency & Fellowship Training
1989-1991 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, UCLA-NPI
1987-1989 Psychiatry Residency, UCLA-NPI
1986-1987 Pediatrics Internship, Harbor, UCLA
Areas of Expertise
Psychopharmacology
Gender Identity Disorder
Children, Adolescents and Adults with Medical Problems
Severely Mentally Ill Children, Adolescents and Adults
Interests
Adoption
Sexuality
Psychedelics in Psychotherapy
Advances in Psychopharmacology
Chronic Illness
Current Area of Study
Enrolled in a certification program housed in the CIIS Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research. The Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research Certificate Program serves a growing need for the training of skilled therapist researchers who will ideally seek advanced training for future FDA-approved psychedelic-assisted and entactogen-assisted psychotherapy research
