Kimberly Sanders

I am a board certified psychiatrist practicing in the Charlottesville, Virginia area. I completed residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Illinois after receiving my doctorate from Ross University. I have had the pleasure of working in diverse settings, caring for patients in the psychiatric emergency room, as well as outpatient clinics. I have cared for patients with a range of diagnoses including depression, anxiety and schizophrenia and have significant experience in treating trauma related disorders. I maintain a focus on holistic approaches to mental health and have a special interest in working with women and people of color. During my education, I became intrigued by the human mind, and although the focus is often its propensity to break down, I was amazed at its ability to heal. I look for ways to educate patients and empower them to hopefully stir some of the same excitement and hope that I developed while learning about the human mind. As a psychiatrist, I enjoy spending time educating many of my patients on the “brain basics” and exploring the relationship between our thoughts, emotions and actions. My experiences have intensified my commitment to embracing a w