I’m a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist who primarily sees kids and adolescents with developmental disabilities. I’ve worked at HealthPartners since 1991, specializing in helping children with complex developmental conditions who also struggle with significant psychiatric or mental health challenges. My expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and other intellectual disabilities. My clinical perspective is informed by my own experience as the parent of a disabled child. In addition to my work with patients, I’m active in teaching residents and medical students and have published a book on autism spectrum disorders.

I’m an active volunteer for several nonprofits in the community, and my passion when not working or volunteering is to be outdoors. I have worked to restore a five-acre prairie, have a large garden and enjoy downhill skiing with my family.