Lab Testing. The body and the mind are not separate systems. I use both traditional and functional lab testing to investigate what may be driving your symptoms at a biological level — including vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and chronic inflammation. Many people who are doing everything right spiritually and emotionally are still struggling because something physical is quietly working against them. Getting that picture right matters.

Gut Microbiome Testing. Approximately 90% of serotonin, a neurotransmitter central to mood and depression, is produced in the gut rather than the brain. I offer gastrointestinal stool testing to assess digestion, inflammation, and bacterial imbalance that may be contributing to how you feel — factors that have nothing to do with willpower, character, or faith.

Salivary Cortisol Testing. Chronic stress, grief, and sustained emotional burden take a measurable toll on the body's hormonal systems. Salivary cortisol testing helps identify patterns that may be contributing to fatigue, anxiety, and mood instability — and helps us address them directly rather than simply managing symptoms.

Genetic Testing. If medications are part of your treatment plan, pharmacogenomic testing helps identify how your body is likely to respond, reducing unnecessary trial and error. You deserve a thoughtful, informed approach to any medication decisions — not a guessing process.

Psychotherapy. I have received additional training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed care. For many patients of faith, the struggles that bring them to psychiatry are also deeply personal and existential — questions of meaning, suffering, purpose, and identity. I take those questions seriously. Therapy here is a place where all of that can be part of the conversation.

Medication Management. When medications are appropriate, my philosophy is simple: start low and go slow. Many patients of faith have concerns about medications — what they mean, whether they signal a lack of trust in God's provision, or whether they are truly necessary. I respect those concerns and will never dismiss them. We will make any medication decisions together, with full transparency about the rationale, the expectations, and the alternatives.

Supplements and Nutraceuticals. Certain vitamins and nutrients are essential building blocks for the neurotransmitters that regulate mood, focus, and sleep. Supplements such as vitamin D, iron, and B vitamins can fill nutritional gaps that are quietly affecting your mental health. Nutraceuticals including omega-3 fatty acids, melatonin, and turmeric can further support mood, sleep, and inflammation — often with fewer concerns than pharmaceutical options.

Lifestyle Coaching. Sleep, diet, exercise, and stress management are among the most powerful levers available for improving mental health. They are also deeply connected to how we live as whole people. I work with patients to take concrete, realistic steps in these areas — not as performance, but as stewardship of the life and body they have been given.

Therapeutic Diets. Food affects how we feel in ways that are subtle but real. I work with patients on elimination diets and nutrient-dense whole food plans to reduce exposure to food sensitivities and processed foods that can quietly undermine mood and energy.

Faith-Based Approach to Mental Health. For patients who prefer it, I am glad to incorporate Catholic or Christian values and perspectives directly into the development of a treatment plan. This might mean drawing on concepts of meaning, redemption, community, and purpose alongside clinical interventions. It might mean simply having a provider who understands your frame of reference and does not treat your faith as an obstacle. Either way — it is welcome here.