A little about me: I'm a board-certified psychiatrist offering online consultations for adults. I work especially with people living with complex mood disorders — including bipolar spectrum conditions and depression — and with the mood changes that can come during the postpartum period and perimenopause. Many of the people I care for are women managing these alongside the demands of work and family. I also see adults with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and adult ADHD, and I caring for people whose mental health is affected by a co-occuring medical condition — where the psychiatric and the medical need to be managed together, with care. My focus is careful, thoughtful medication management. I take time to understand your history, I check for interactions, and I use pharmacogenomic (gene-based) information where it helps me choose the safest, most effective medicine for you. EDUCATION & TRAINING - BS Psychology — University of the Philippines, Diliman - Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Cebu Institute of Medicine - Post-Graduate Internship — Cardinal Santos Medical Center - Psychiatry Residency & Chief Resident — Harvard Medical School (South Shore) Psychiatry BOARD CERTIFICATION & LICENSES - Board-certified in Psychiatry — American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) - Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (FAPA) - Licensed physician — Philippines (PRC) and Massachusetts, USA EXPERIENCE — OVER 15 YEARS - Attending Psychiatrist, VA Boston Healthcare System (caring for U.S. veterans) - Medical Director, Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatry Unit - Outpatient and telepsychiatry care - Clinical Instructor & resident supervisor — Harvard South Shore and Boston University psychiatry residents MY APPROACH Evidence-based treatment with compassionate, personalized care. I take time to understand each person and to explain the reasons behind every recommendation. I honor each person's background and identity, and I want this to be a safe, welcoming space for all. READY WHEN YOU ARE If you're thinking about support for your mental health, I invite you to reach out for a confidential consultation.