Welcome to the Association of Family Psychiatrists

Promoting mental wellness and supporting family psychiatry through education, advocacy, and community.

About the Association

The Association of Family Psychiatrists is committed to advancing the field of family mental health by fostering collaboration, research, education, and advocacy.

Our Mission

We strive to support psychiatrists and mental health professionals who work with families, providing resources, training, and a professional network to promote mental wellness at every stage of life.

Our Vision

A world where every family has access to compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care.

Our Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated professionals who guide our association and work tirelessly to advance the field of family psychiatry.

Executive Officers

Rama Rao Gogineni, MD, MFT

President

Rajesh Mehta, MD

Vice President and Delegate to Assembly

Allison Heru, MD

Treasurer

Rakin Hoq, MD

Secretary

Deepika Shaligram, MD

Liaison to AACAP

Ellen Berman, MD

Immediate Past President

Kirsy Japa, MD

Councilor

Kasey Moss, MD

Councilor

Dhruv Shah, DO

Councilor

Niha Sharma, DO

Councilor

Noah Spector, PhD

Councilor

Shawn Yehudian, MD

Councilor

Robert Garfield, MD

Mentor and Advisor

Ira Glick, MD

Mentor and Advisor

Anthony Rostain, MD

Mentor and Advisor

John Steven Roland, MD

Mentor and Advisor

Jaswant Guzder, MD

Mentor and Advisor

Lee Combrick-Graham, MD

Mentor and Advisor

John Sargent, MD

Mentor and Advisor

Thomas Roesler, MD

Mentor and Advisor

Stuart Copans, MD

Mentor and Advisor

Randi H. Libbon, MD

Mentor and Advisor

Ellen Sjholevar, MD

Mentor and Advisor

Pirooz Sholevar, MD

Mentor and Advisor