Growing up with an uncle diagnosed with schizophrenia was challenging because mental health was often seen as a stigma in my culture. Due to the lack of community support, education, training, and awareness, dealing with my uncle’s situation was a struggle. That triggered my passion and interest in mental health. With my firsthand experience of mental health illness, life experiences, education, training, motivation, and a will to learn more, I can help individuals on their journeys to living fulfilling lives. I have worked in psychiatry for more than eight years in several mental health settings with diverse populations. I have been exposed to various mental health conditions, contributing to my wealth of knowledge and ability to provide quality care. I have attended conferences and training in integrative psychiatry, which has framed my approach to mental health disorders and helped me to see the individual as a whole person.
Open to working with children/adolescents 13 years and older.