Education

Medical Doctor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Master of Science, Nutrition from Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts,World Religions from Hendrix College

Oxford University Study Abroad

Asian Cultural History Tour, Eastern Michigan University

Training

General Psychiatry Residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Child Psychiatry Fellowship at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Psychiatry Redefined, Integrative Psychiatry Fellowship

Functional Medicine, Institute of Functional Medicine (in progress)

Current:

Medical Staff, Chenal Family Therapy

Medical Staff, The Pointe Behavioral Health Services

Medical Staff at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Arkansas Children’s Northwest

Former:

Sports Psychiatrist for Arkansas Razorback Athletic Department, UAMS

Medical Director, Eating Disorders, Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Integrative Behavioral Health Psychiatrist, UAMS

Medical Director, Child Diagnostic Unit, UAMS

Specialized inpatient unit with medication washout and rationalization.
Experience working in nontraditional settings with a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with individual, family therapy, and psychoeducation.
In depth understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disorder, dyslexia. As well as how to manage these disorders and provide appropriate academic accommodations.
Experience with trauma, including how it can present with impairing symptoms. As well as how to treat and manage trauma related disorders and symptoms, including explosive rage and chronic irritability.
Years of teaching and training in a variety of educational settings -medical students to fellows and residents to members of the community and medical professionals.

Faculty and Medical Staff at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 2016-2021