I became interested in working with CEOs and their teams after witnessing how stressful and packed the day to day operations (and therefore daily lives) of CEOs and other C-suite executives can be. As a new founder, there are certain stressors that can occur at each level. From finding your initial investors as an early start-up to raising your Series A, B, or C funding and having an acquisition or IPO, there is a great deal of stress and potential burnout that can occur in your personal life which can impact your performance and professional life. As a seasoned CEO or executive, there may be questions around legacy as well as distribution of wealth or even transitioning away from the role of CEO. Regardless of where a CEO is at in his or her career, there are a lot of decisions made on a daily basis which can have consequences not only for their own lives, but for the lives of potentially hundreds to thousands of other people around the world.

Therefore, the mental health and wellness of CEOs and their teams can have a great impact on our society.

Many times, people have told me that they might only see a psychiatrist when they are “having a breakdown.” A lot of this may be due to the potential stigma of seeing a psychiatrist and perhaps feeling as if “something is wrong” or “I’m not capable.” I recommend that people not seek the help of a psychiatrist only when they feel that they are having a crisis, but rather find someone they work well with prior to reaching this point.

Weekly therapy with a qualified and well-trained individual can be supportive as well as provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your own motivations and desires as well as work through difficult emotions and challenging times. For some individuals, therapy is a luxury and can be transformative experience allowing people to grow both personally and professionally.

For these reasons, I started my concierge psychiatry practice. One of the barriers for CEOs and other executives is having the time each week to have these sessions. In this practice, I offer extended hours, including weekends, to accommodate my clients’ busy schedules which may involve a lot of travel and working across different time zones. Additionally, and unlike executive coaching, the patient-physician relationship is a legally protected relationship. This means, clients can discuss with me personal aspects of their life that they might not feel comfortable discussing with a spouse, close friend, or coach. Furthermore, I have both a M.D. as well as a Ph.D. which means I am able to analyze the most recent research papers and provide you with an expert opinion on scientific data and work with you to prescribe medications or order laboratory tests if needed.

Finally, I take your privacy seriously. I limit the number of patients in my concierge practice to only a handful of people at one time and ensure fully HIPAA compliant systems with the most up to date cybersecurity policies.

Private, flexible, virtual therapy and medical management delivered via the most secure systems are my key offerings.