A STEADIER WAY FORWARD
More than symptom management.
Your child is not a diagnosis. They are a whole person standing at the edge of an important transition.
CollegeBound Mental Health pairs rigorous psychiatric care with a deep understanding of academic pressure, family dynamics, and the skills young people need to live independently. The goal is not simply to get through this semester—it is to build lasting confidence and capacity.
"Is my child struggling — or just being challenged?"
One of the most common questions parents ask me isn't about medication or diagnosis. It's about finding the right balance.
That tension is real, and it deserves a thoughtful answer — one that takes your child's mental health and their future seriously at the same time.
What to expect
Clear, collaborative care from the first conversation.
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Schedule a parent consultation
We begin by listening to what you are seeing at home, at school, in your child's relationships, and in the pressures surrounding their future — without judgment or rush.
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Build the full picture
We will meet for a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, looking beyond symptoms to understand your child’s strengths, stressors, and goals.
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Create a clear path forward
You leave with practical recommendations and, when appropriate, an ongoing treatment plan designed around your child's mental health, academic life, and the transition ahead.
Healthy Minds.
Bright Futures.
Psychiatric care for adolescents and young adults, with a focus on mental wellness, academic success, and college readiness.
What if my child doesn't want to go to college?
College is a path, not the destination.
While my practice is designed specifically for the college bound teens and the unique pressures that come with that path, I work with each family individually. If your child's path looks different, or changes along the way, I'll meet them where they are, help align realistic expectations within the family, and support whatever next chapter makes sense.
Exploring a World of Possibilities!
About Me.
I have always been passionate about helping young people develop the confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being they need to thrive both in school and beyond.
Before becoming a psychiatrist, I worked as a swim coach, math tutor, and student counselor. Those experiences taught me early that success in school is about far more than intelligence. Confidence, emotional well-being, executive functioning, resilience, and a sense of purpose all shape whether a young person is able to thrive — not just academically, but in life.
I completed my Child and Adolescent Psychiatry training at Yale, where I served as Chief Fellow and as the psychiatrist for Branford High School. Being embedded within a school community gave me a firsthand view of how academic pressure, mental health, adolescent development, and family expectations can intersect in ways that are easy to miss from the outside. I now hold a faculty appointment as a Clinical Instructor at Yale School of Medicine, where I help teach the next generation of child and adolescent psychiatry fellows.
My interest in education has also extended beyond medicine. I worked in a college advising office during my undergraduate years and later completed the Professional Program in College Admissions Advising in Schools through UC Berkeley Extension. I do not offer college admissions counseling directly; instead, this training helps me better understand the academic and admissions pressures my patients may be navigating and the broader context in which psychiatric treatment decisions are made. It also gives me additional tools for supporting the identity formation, self-reflection, and transition planning that are so central to adolescence and young adulthood.
My work focuses on adolescents and young adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, academic stress, and the transition to college and adulthood. I aim to provide thoughtful psychiatric care that goes beyond symptom reduction — helping young people understand themselves, build resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Education & Specialized Training
