There are many types of mental health professionals—psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, APRNs, psychologists, social workers, and counselors—and it can be hard to know where to begin.

As a psychiatrist, I’m a physician who completed medical school and specialized residency training in psychiatry. My consultations are holistic and explore biological, psychological, lifestyle, and social factors to understand your concerns. You don’t need to know whether medication is right for you, but my approach includes evaluating the biological and medical aspects of mental health, rather than focusing on talk therapy alone.

Visit the Get Started page to get connected and explore what kind of care may best support your needs.

Initial visits are held in person to allow for a comprehensive assessment and to begin building a therapeutic connection. Before we meet, I review your intake forms carefully so that our time can focus on understanding your history, concerns, and goals for care. I’ll share my impressions, practice philosophy, and recommendations for next steps.

My practice style is to take time to develop a thorough understanding of what’s going on. This may include reviewing outside records, ordering labs, or arranging a sleep study when appropriate. For this reason, I do not routinely prescribe medication at the first visit.

Yes. I am in network with HMSA (PPO/HMO), UHA, HMAA, and Tricare (TriWest). I am not contracted with Medicaid (Quest) and Medicare plans at this time.

If you have another insurance plan, you are welcome to self-pay for visits. My current self-pay rates are $400 for a new-patient intake (60 minutes) and $250–$300 for follow-up visits, depending on length and services provided.

I can provide a superbill for possible out-of-network reimbursement if your plan offers that benefit.

Yes. After your initial in-person evaluation, most follow-up visits can be conducted by secure telehealth.

Please note that you must be physically in Hawaiʻi for any telehealth appointment.

Yes, I care for patients statewide throughout Hawaiʻi. New evaluations are usually done in person at my Kailua office, but if you live on a neighbor island, I am able to offer a telehealth consultation to determine whether my practice is a good fit for your needs.

I provide care for a broad range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, sleep issues, trauma-related conditions, adjustment disorders, and more. Please see the Services page for full details.

I use a conservative, individualized prescribing approach. Controlled medications (such as stimulants for ADHD and benzodiazepines for anxiety or panic) are prescribed only when clinically appropriate after a comprehensive evaluation and consideration of non-controlled medications or other treatment options.

If you are already taking one of these medications, your current treatment will be reviewed during the initial consultation and recommendations will be discussed afterward. This may include continuing the medication, adjusting it, or considering other options.

Benzodiazepines are generally used only for short-term or intermittent treatment and are not prescribed for ongoing daily use.

All controlled medications require an in-person visit and regular follow-up appointments for monitoring. I do not prescribe opioids or provide chronic pain management.

Because Mind in Tune is an outpatient psychiatric practice with focused specialty areas, I’m not able to provide ongoing treatment for conditions that require intensive or highly specialized care. This includes:

• Active suicidal thoughts or recent self-harm behaviors

• Unstable psychosis or mania with safety concerns

• Severe personality disorders

• Eating disorders requiring structured programs

• Substance use disorders requiring detox or rehabilitation

• Dementia or major neurocognitive disorders

• Complex cases needing frequent crisis intervention or hospitalization

I provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adults ages 18-65 through both in-person and telehealth visits.

I do not provide:

• Letters for emotional support animals

• Evaluations for legal, forensic, disability, housing, workplace, or firearm-related matters

• Treatment in situations involving active legal proceedings that may require clinical testimony, legal documentation, or court involvement

• Legal representation

• Substance rehabilitation or medical detoxification

Yes. Visits may include supportive psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based strategies, lifestyle interventions, and thoughtful medication management.

I generally do not provide stand-alone or weekly psychotherapy. When patients would benefit from more regular or specialized psychotherapy, I often collaborate with a dedicated therapist while continuing to provide psychiatric care.

If you’re in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or contact the Hawaii CARES line at 988 for immediate support.