Untreated mental illness can unravel one’s life causing stress, loss of hope, loss of relationships, loss of employment, and sadly the loss of one's life. With over 15 years of practice, I bring into psychiatry the concept of “presence” with each patient encounter. I also believe in the concepts of partnership, empowerment by providing personalized and comprehensive services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. Each patient encounter is unique, and the journey is different for each perso