Reproductive Integrative Psychiatry combines evidence-based psychiatric care with a holistic approach to addressing mental health concerns related to reproductive transitions. As a specialized field within integrative psychiatry, it focuses on the unique mental health needs of women throughout their reproductive lifespan—including menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause/menopause.

At Bloom and Build, our reproductive psychiatric care acknowledges the profound connection between hormonal fluctuations and mental wellbeing. We provide culturally responsive treatment for conditions like perinatal depression, anxiety, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), integrating conventional psychiatric approaches with lifestyle interventions and complementary therapies when appropriate. This comprehensive care model is especially important for Black women and women of color, who are often underscreened for perinatal mood disorders despite being at higher risk.

Lifestyle Psychiatry is an evidence-based approach that recognizes how daily habits and environmental factors significantly impact mental health outcomes. As a holistic psychiatrist serving the San Jose and broader Bay Area community, I integrate lifestyle medicine with traditional psychiatric treatments to address the root causes of mental health concerns, not just their symptoms.

This approach examines six key pillars: nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep quality, substance use, and social connections. For women experiencing high-functioning depression, perfectionism, or ADHD symptoms, lifestyle interventions can be particularly effective alongside traditional treatments. Research shows that lifestyle modifications can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving overall wellbeing.

For Black women and women of color facing unique stressors, lifestyle psychiatry offers culturally attuned strategies that acknowledge how systemic factors influence mental health, providing pathways to healing that honor your lived experience and cultural context.

Bloom and Build Integrative Psychiatry offers a distinctive approach to mental healthcare that centers the experiences of women.

Our practice stands out by offering:

• Integrated care: We combine psychiatric evaluation, medication management (when appropriate), and therapy in one session—saving you time and creating a more cohesive treatment experience.
• Cultural attunement: We understand the unique challenges faced by women of color, including racial trauma, microaggressions, and the "strong Black woman" stereotype that can prevent seeking help.
• Holistic assessment: Beyond symptoms, we explore how your cultural background, family dynamics, hormonal health, and lifestyle factors influence your mental wellbeing.
• Personalized treatment: We create individualized care plans that might include traditional psychiatric approaches alongside nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and sleep optimization.