Psychiatric evaluations are the starting point of psychiatric treatment. Learn about what a psychiatrist does, when to see a psychiatrist rather than another mental healthcare professional, what happens in a psychiatric evaluation, and why psychiatric evaluations are important.

You may hear the word depression a lot and wonder what it actually means and if it applies to you. In this article, I discuss what depression really is; who gets it; how to know if you have it; whether it can get better; and what treatment options exist.

The decision to take medication is a challenging and personal one. In this article, I review the history of medication, who should take it, the risks and benefits, the experience of taking it, and other treatment options.

The first-line treatment for insomnia isn’t a pill. It’s a non-pharmacological treatment called cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia.

Insomnia can be a frustrating, frightening and isolating experience. Here are the factors that I’ve found most relevant.

If you’ve ever found yourself repeating the same behaviors and patterns without knowing why; feeling sad when you know you should be happy; on the brink of making a life change and scared that it’s not right – then psychodynamic psychotherapy may be for you.

My psychiatric assessments consist of a deep dive into many factors, including genetics, family relationships, and physical health. From there, I will work with you to create a treatment plan to address each of these factors.