Board Certified and experienced Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist most recently serving as the Unit Chief/Attending for the only Special Needs Unit in MA, drawing children and adolescents from throughout the state and occasionally from out of state. Skilled in providing diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy for children and adult patients, and psychopharmacology, with a strong family focus. Specializing in the treatment of Autism spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, phobias, and mood disorders (depression/bipolar disorder), womens’ issues (including treatment during pregnancy and post partum) and ADHD in both children and adults. Special expertise in treating very young children ages 3-6 years old. Over 25 years of experience.Titles held in past: Clinical Associate Professor (Tufts Medical - Child Psychiatry, Medical Director of Day Hospital, Medical Director of Inpatient Service, V.P. of Medical Affairs (for hospital), Acting Director of Student Counseling (U. of Chicago), Clinical Assistant Professor (U. of Chicago).Specialties: Expertise in legal child and family evaluations in the "Best interest of the child," working with GAL's in custody evaluations."Second Opinion" diagnostic evaluations for Workman's Comp., employees, and EAP programs. K-12 School Consultation.Modalities used: CBT, Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Art Therapy, Desensitization (for anxiety/OCD), psychopharmacology.Bilingual French/English - experience with West African and Haitian cultures. AddressingMulticultural difficulties/ Acculturation to U.S.-- specialty area. Have worked with multiple immigrant populations, students abroad groups, etc.
Listed skills include Play Therapy, Psychopharmacology, Treatment, Adolescents, and 10 others.