I am bilingual in English and Spanish and was born and raised in Costa Rica, where I completed my medical education. I enjoy working with issues related to parenting, pre or post-conception, adoption, parenthood, and the life adjustments that this requires. No amount of preparation lets you know ahead of time what is like to be a parent, and each child presents something different.
I believe mothers and fathers have a powerful influence in the upbringing of their children. At the same time, parents are changed by their children in unique ways. I also have a deep interest in women's mental health and related issues such as body image, pregnancy, post-partum adjustment, and perinatal mood and hormonal changes. As a psychiatrist I have expertise in anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, ADHD, panic disorder, trauma, behavioral issues, separation anxiety, self-esteem and school issues.
Personally, and professionally, I am interested in the mind-body connection, and have received training in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and yoga.
I believe mothers and fathers have a powerful influence in the upbringing of their children. At the same time, parents are changed by their children in unique ways. I also have a deep interest in women's mental health and related issues such as body image, pregnancy, post-partum adjustment, and perinatal mood and hormonal changes. As a psychiatrist I have expertise in anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, ADHD, panic disorder, trauma, behavioral issues, separation anxiety, self-esteem and school issues.
Personally, and professionally, I am interested in the mind-body connection, and have received training in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and yoga.
Services
The core of my work is to provide a safe environment, where we build a strong and trusting relationship.
I will help you explore your own story, current life challenges and open up possibilities for change in your life.
I utilize a variety of frameworks in order to optimize and individualize care.
Although the lens I use is primarily psychodynamic psychotherapy, which will help you to become more self-aware and understand how your behavior is influenced by your environment and your temperament, I also use some cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques as needed.
I will help you explore your own story, current life challenges and open up possibilities for change in your life.
I utilize a variety of frameworks in order to optimize and individualize care.
Although the lens I use is primarily psychodynamic psychotherapy, which will help you to become more self-aware and understand how your behavior is influenced by your environment and your temperament, I also use some cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques as needed.
Fees are due at time of service.
I accept cash, checks, or credit or debit cards.
I am not contracted with health insurance companies, Medicare, or Medi-Cal, and am not a member of any managed care provider panels.
I will provide you with an invoice (a superbill) which you can submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement if accepted by them.
I accept cash, checks, or credit or debit cards.
I am not contracted with health insurance companies, Medicare, or Medi-Cal, and am not a member of any managed care provider panels.
I will provide you with an invoice (a superbill) which you can submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement if accepted by them.
Thank you for your interest in Noe Valley Psychiatry.
I am available by phone or electronically.
Electronic communication via the Luminello patient portal generally results in a faster response time than voicemail messages.
My office is located at 1413 Noe St., San Francisco CA 94131 near the J-Church line and the 24 or 35 bus routes.
Sorry, the office is not handicap-accessible.
I am available by phone or electronically.
Electronic communication via the Luminello patient portal generally results in a faster response time than voicemail messages.
My office is located at 1413 Noe St., San Francisco CA 94131 near the J-Church line and the 24 or 35 bus routes.
Sorry, the office is not handicap-accessible.
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