As a board-certified psychiatrist, I offer personalized care based on experience, medical knowledge, and a commitment to your well-being.
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a fairly common disorder that affects a person’s ability to remain focused and control impulsive behaviors. Those with ADHD might feel restless and have a near-constant urge to be active and moving.
Although it is frequently diagnosed in children and adolescents, ADHD can continue well into adulthood, often accompanied by challenges like inattention, disorganization, and poor impulse control.
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders impact over 40 million people every year in the U.S. While everyone experiences anxiety at times, anxiety disorders cause persistent stress or unease even in everyday situations such as socializing, driving, or working. Left untreated, anxiety can significantly affect quality of life and limit participation in activities once enjoyed.
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by strong feelings of tension, worry, physical changes such as an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. People with anxiety disorders have constant intrusive thoughts or concerns.
Anxiety disorders come in a variety of forms from general anxiety to more specific conditions such as social anxiety or panic disorders. Anxiety develops from several compounding factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. Many patients who are diagnosed with anxiety may also have co-occurring illnesses such as substance abuse, depression, or other mental health conditions.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
- Nervousness, restlessness, and feeling like you cannot relax
- Feelings of danger, panic, and dread
- Rapid heart rate and breathing or hyperventilation
- Increased or heavy sweating
- Muscle twitching or trembling
- Weakness or lethargy
- Difficulty focusing
- Insomnia
- Digestive problems
- Avoidant behavior
- Obsessions about certain ideas
Treatment
At my practice, I tailor each treatment plan to your individual needs. I take the time to carefully review your symptoms, medical history, life events, and behaviors to ensure a thoughtful and personalized approach to care.
Common treatments for anxiety include individual or group therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and other various therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or electroconvulsive therapy.
Depression
Over 300 million people worldwide are affected annually by depression, making it one of the most common mental health conditions. I am committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to those struggling with depression.
What is Depression?
Depression is a mental health condition that affects the whole body, including the brain. It can negatively change the way you think, behave, and feel. It may be characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and unrest lasting longer than a few weeks.
Symptoms
Anyone can feel sad or even depressed at times. However, depression is a more intense feeling compared to the normal feelings of sadness. Depression is a mental illness that has a wide range of symptoms which can make it difficult to manage and maintain a good quality of life. They can impact a person’s ability to function, maintain relationships, keep commitments, or complete tasks.
Symptoms vary from person to person and appear during the night and day. Common symptoms or signs of depression include:A feeling of ongoing sadness, anxiety, or “emptiness”
- Aches or body pain such as migraines, cramps, or digestive problems
- Changes in appetite
- Decreased energy
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling inadequate
- Inability to make decisions
- Loss of interest
- Low self-esteem
- Thoughts of suicide or death
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Treatment
Often depression cannot be managed or treated alone. If you or a loved one has begun to show signs or symptoms of depression, seek help.
Fortunately, depression can be treated, and you can find relief from symptoms and improve your quality of life.
I offer individual and group therapies, behavioral therapy, medication, consultation services, and will work with you to customize a treatment plan that fits your needs and lifestyle. Treatment can vary from therapy, lifestyle changes, stress management, prescription medication such as antidepressants, acupuncture, and other forms of therapies such as electrotherapy or transcranial magnetic stimulation. One unique treatment option for depression that I offer is ketamine infusion therapy.
Psychiatry Medications Management
Whether you were prescribed medication by a previous doctor or by me, I will gladly review your current medications as well as any you’ve taken in the past. This information helps me provide the best possible treatment plan for your condition.
Your input is essential throughout this process. I value your thoughts and feelings about medication and how it affects your daily life. I will always discuss any new prescriptions or adjustments with you so you fully understand their purpose and possible side effects.
My ultimate goal is to help you feel your best, and your active participation is key to achieving that.
