My Approach
Since some things work better than others for each person, I offer a range of treatment options. Some people do very well with the medications they know and have been on for years. Some like non-medication treatments, some prefer meditation and breathing, some do well with new things they have never been exposed to. I always have something new for you to try.
The most important thing is to find out why a person has a symptom. The presence of a symptom really isn't enough. Until you know why something is the way it is, how do you decide which direction to go? All of my patient intakes start with a lab order for bloodwork. This is to check for common biological markers that are known to cause mental health symptoms. Not all mental health symptoms are "just in your head." If your lab results show any of those markers, we'll work on those first. I can work with your primary care physician if needed.
If you know your medications and are comfortable with them, I can continue them for you. You don't have to change your medications just because you change your provider.
Some people don't like taking medications, and that's fine as well. Sometimes there are over the counter options that can do well for you. Sometimes a dietary elimination or something to do with your schedule can be enough to make symptoms livable. Let me know how you want to handle things and we will figure it out.
Neuroptimal neurofeedback is a method of "holding up a mirror to your brain" and using the brain's natural ability to reorganize and optimize itself. Think of it as mechanically assisted meditation. People become more aware of their choices in life and it can put a little pause in your action before you commit so you can think it through one more time or possibly make a different decision. This type of neurofeedback is automatic, you do not have to "start" or "stop" anything to have it work for you. A series of eight treatments is the basic course. The benefits are persistent, but maybe not permanent. You might find yourself wanting to go back for more sessions every few months. There are people who benefit from Neuroptimal neurofeedback in terms of anxiety or ability to relax. Others find they can concentrate better and might even do better in school. This is achieved through optimizing your use of your brain so you waste less energy.