About Us

Integrative psychiatry is a holistic approach to mental health care that combines conventional psychiatric treatment methods with complementary and alternative therapies. This approach emphasizes treating the whole person rather than just symptoms, integrating various aspects of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health into the treatment plan.

Key principles of integrative psychiatry include:

1. Personalized Treatment Plans: Each patient's treatment plan is tailored to their individual needs, taking into account their unique biological, psychological, and social factors.

2. Combination of Therapies: Integrative psychiatry incorporates a range of therapeutic modalities, including psychotherapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or psychodynamic therapy), medication management, nutritional counseling, exercise programs, mindfulness practices, and stress reduction techniques.

3. Focus on Prevention and Wellness: Beyond symptom management, integrative psychiatry emphasizes preventive measures and promotes overall well-being. This can include lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, and strategies to enhance resilience and coping skills.

4. Evidence-Informed Practice: While incorporating alternative therapies, integrative psychiatry places a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices. Therapies and interventions are selected based on scientific research and clinical evidence supporting their effectiveness and safety.

5. Patient Empowerment: Integrative psychiatry encourages active participation from patients in their treatment decisions and empowers them to take responsibility for their own health and well-being. Education and informed consent are integral parts of this approach.

6. Long-Term Health and Recovery: By addressing underlying causes and promoting holistic wellness, integrative psychiatry aims for long-term health improvements and sustainable recovery from mental health challenges.

Overall, integrative psychiatry represents a shift towards a more comprehensive and patient-centered approach to mental health care, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in promoting mental well-being.

After the initial consult to determine if integrative treatment is right for you, we will schedule an appointment. At this appointment, I will spend time getting to know you, your health history, social history and your health goals. I will complete a thorough psychiatric assessment with the goal of identifying anything  that could be driving your symptoms. I will then work with you to create a customized care plan that is realistic and in line with your health goals. We will consider functional and traditional labs, nutrition, sleep hygiene, stabilizing medication and/or natural supplements. We will discuss a realistic exercise plan that you can easily incorporate into your lifestyle. At the end of this appointment, I will spend some time making sure you are informed, onboard with the plan and encourage you to adhere to it. 

At a follow-up appointment, usually 1 week to 10 days later we will discuss any laboratory results and make any adjustments needed to your care plan. At this visit we will also begin focused psychotherapy and/or coaching.

After this visit we may switch to monthly or biweekly visits as we continue to optimize your care.

After 1 year without symptoms, you are usually considered to be on a stable course.