At Psyched Up Media Consulting, I bring a unique perspective shaped by years of medical training, hands-on psychiatric practice, and collaborations across multiple healthcare environments. This blend of professional experience and knowledge allows me to help creators depict mental health with accuracy and compassion.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with a wide range of mental health and medical professionals, including:
In addition to my clinical and collaborative work, I serve as a Council Member of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the American Psychiatric Association.
My training spans both inpatient and outpatient care across diverse settings:
I hold specialty training in areas that frequently overlap with media depictions of mental health, including:
In addition, I’ve contributed to research in personality and the default mode network, genetics of the serotonin system, gambling, psychosis in the peripartum setting, and quality improvement in clinical care.
I am actively engaged in research examining AI and morality.
Over the years, I have evaluated and treated dozens of psychiatric diagnoses, including but not limited to:
This depth of clinical experience helps me recognize nuances that are often oversimplified or inaccurately portrayed in games and media.
My medical training, psychiatric practice, and specialty expertise go beyond what most consultants can offer. My feedback is rooted in first-hand experience with real patients, evidence-based practices, and collaboration with other professionals.
This ensures that your project avoids stereotypes and instead presents mental health in a way that is both authentic and impactful.