"THE SECRET OF GETTING AHEAD IS GETTING STARTED"
- Mark Twain
Meet Our Team
Dr. Francisco Ripepi
Dr. Ripepi is a Board-Certified diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. He holds board certifications in Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Personable, warm, and genuine, Dr. Ripepi believes in the importance of working collaboratively with patients and their families in developing treatments plans and strategies for moving forward. He uses his expertise in psychopharmacology to prescribe medication when warranted. His special areas of interest: ADHD, Mood Disorder, OCD, Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Intellectual Disability.
Dr. Daniela Lares
Dr. Lares is a Board-Certified diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. She holds board certifications in Adult Psychiatry. She is a compassionate, thoughtful, and nurturing psychiatrist who uses her expertise to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and supportive therapy. She takes the time to listen, answer questions, and make sure her patients understand and are comfortable with all aspects of their treatment. She is passionate about decreasing the stigma of mental illness by educating patients. Special areas of interest are: ADHD, OCD, Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Areas of Specialty
Intellectual Disability
Limitation in learning, living independently.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Developmental delays, repetitive behavior, social cues.
Mood Disorder
Irritability, grief, worthlessness, feeling alone, sadness, euphoria, hopelessness.
Anxiety Disorder
Nervous, restless, tense, difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed.
OCD
Repetitive thoughts or urges, excessive doubt or fear, or rigidity.
ADHD
Difficulty staying focused, forgetful, fidgety, disorganized.
Where listen come first
Initial Phone Consultation
For potential new patients we offer a free phone consultation to discuss your needs and determine if the practice is a good fit
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Your doctor will explore the concerns that bring you to treatment and review in detail your history of prior treatments including medications and psychotherapy that will assist in developing an individualized treatment plan.
Medication Management
Session focused on discussing or optimizing medications so that you feel your very best. Our approach is based on the latest evidence-based practices and guidelines to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.