Psychological Medicine

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Treatment is available for the following disorders and more:

Anxiety

Everyone experiences temporary anxiety sometimes, but intense and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations may be a sign of a clinical anxiety disorder.

Depression

Isn’t just feeling sad or having a bad day; it’s a serious mental health condition that can take many forms, interfering with every day functioning and make it difficult to be the best version of you.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Disorder can occur after you experience a shocking, dangerous, or scary situation. Regardless of whether you experienced emotional trauma, repeated traumatic events, or a single event, treatment is available.

Personality Disorder

Can make it difficult to relate to situations and people, causing significant problems with school, work, and personal relationships.

Bipolar disorders

More than just mood swings; they can cause debilitating symptoms in episodes that affect day-to-day activities like work, school, and personal relationships.

PMDD- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

PMS can be a common struggle for women during that “monthly time”, however if symptoms are considered more severe it is diagnosed as PMDD. Significant mood changes before the onset of menses resulting in issues with daily functioning, intrusive thoughts and interfering with relationships. Treatment is available!

ADHD/ADD

People with ADHD may present with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems. They may also be less able to focus on tasks or new information than people without ADHD. Research suggests that children with ADHD have lower levels of dopamine than people without ADHD. Dopamine helps regulate movement, emotion, thinking and feeling. It may be because they are less able to use receptors on their nerve cells called D1 receptors that help send dopamine signals between nerve cells in the brain’s reward system (hypothalamus).However, it is not just a childhood disorder and can make it difficult for adults to function in their daily routine. Treatment is available!

Anorexia or Bulimia- eating disorder resulting in limiting intake, consistent fasting, purging via vomiting or laxative use, intrusive thoughts regarding their body image. Obsessive focus on how to rid of extra calories.

Binge Eating Disorder - Eating large amount of food in short amount of time, sometimes in secret. Lack of control over their eating leading to shame and guilt. Often may eat even when not hungry. Treatment is available!

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. These symptoms result in functional limitations in communication, language, and social skills which impact school performance and peer relationships. The symptoms are often recognized early in childhood, but they can persist into adulthood. Sometimes additional treatment is needed to help behaviors to improve daily functioning.

Commonly asked questions:

Do I have to take medications forever?

It is important to understand that if your provider discusses a possible medication option with you it may be temporary and does not always mean this is indefinite. Your provider will review all options to help manage and treat your symptoms to include pharmacological and non-pharmacological options.

What if I have side effects?

Please remember most medication have a risk of “side effects” including over the counter meds such as Tylenol. However, also important to know just because “your friend had the side effect” does not mean you will. Your provider also does not want you to have “side effects” or “feel like a zombie”. If you experience such side effect, you will discuss this with your provider so a new plan can be made! Your provider is here to work with you along the process.

Our goal is to make sure you have all available tools ready for your success. Patient centered, value based. 

Medicine like it should be!