Evidence-based & Holistic Approach

Holistic psychiatry is a specialized branch of psychiatry based upon the principle that you are an integrated whole, that your body, mind and emotions are interconnected. Therefore, in treating mental illness, a holistic psychiatrist looks at the total picture instead of just the psychiatric symptoms. Your diet, lifestyle, physical condition, mental health and emotional state are all examined before a treatment plan is enacted. 

The object of holistic psychiatry is to support the body’s inherent ability to heal itself by removing the barriers that prevent healing. I will bring my extensive expertise in conventional psychiatry and psychotherapeutic approaches, as well as evidence-based conventional approaches to your situation. The treatment plan I design with you, for example, may include medications, mindfulness, meditation, diet and lifestyle adaptations, and psychotherapy, for a comprehensive program that supports healthfulness in all these aspects of your life.

Hi, I am Dr. Sid.  I am privileged to work with you as the co-traveler in your journey of recovery.

I work with my patients to find a well-rounded approach to emotional wellness that includes group/individual therapy, medication management, and strategies for engaging in balanced exercise, nutrition, and relationships. My patients are often able to minimize the use of medications by incorporating a healthier lifestyle.

I invite you to explore the site using the links at the top of the page. Please use the information in any way that feels helpful; if it prompts a desire to explore working together, please give me a call. A therapeutic relationship may bring about positive changes that none of us can make on our own.

About My Approach

In my 20 years of medical experience, my focus has been on my patients’ well-being. My medication choices may be informed by cutting-edge genetic assessment. I combine my expertise in psychiatry with an enthusiasm to offer understanding and collaboration to those in recovery. I look forward to serving you.

Education

• Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Wisconsin in Madison     
• General Psychiatry at University of Chicago
• Ph.D. in Epidemiology at University of Washington in Seattle

Certifications:

• Certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Certified SUBOXONE prescriber for opioid dependence
• Certified Group Psychotherapist

Work Experience:

• Service Director for dual-diagnosis unit at Fairfax Hospital for three years (detox, substance use disorders, mental illnesses)
• Epidemiological Research at UW and overseas
• Instructor for medical students at University of Chicago and Washington
• Assistant Clinical Professor at Medical College of Wisconsin

Languages:

English, Persian, some Arabic