How I work
A psychiatry appointment starts with listening. Before any decision about medication, I take time to understand the person's history, the context in which the distress appears, and what has already been tried. Medication, when indicated, is one tool among others, always discussed together, with clear goals and frequent reviews.
I work closely with the psychology colleagues at Clínica da Vila. When a case calls for it, we combine medical care with psychotherapy, because the most solid improvement rarely comes from a single path.
