Services
Medication Management
Although there are limited medications approved for eating disorders, medications are prescribed on an as needed basis for psychiatric conditions and/or symptoms that are often co-occurrant with them. Individuals will be given information on how nutrition and diet affect medication as well emotional symptoms you may be experiencing.
The standard treatment and key to stabilzation with BPD is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, but medication can help stabilize mood and allow individuals to focus better in therapy
Intake assessment and diagnosis
Individuals will be assessed for appropriate diagnostic criteria meeting an eating disorder, and any other mental illness upon entry into practice. Assessments will continue and individuals will be monitored for changes as long as the remain within care of practice. Individuals are treated as a whole person. Although the facility is based around the focus of eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and BPD individuals will be treated for any co-existing problems that are affecting their everyday life.
Referals and collaboration
Therapy is often needed and very important in the maintinance of mental health. I can help find a therapist that suits your needs, as well as help those who are in need of higher levels of care such as partial hospitalization programs and residential while they are under my care.
Currently accepting all diagnosis
Although I primarily focus on eating disorders and BPD I am currently accepting all individuals into treatment regardless of condition in order to reach more people in to community.
Screening tools
Screenings available for disorders such as ADHD after or with prolonged intial assessment.
Spravato treatment
Spravato( ketamine) is a nasal spray used to treat Major Depression Disorder (MDD), most often in conjunction with an oral antidepressant. To qualify an individual must have failed trials of two or most oral antidepressants or have chronic suicidal thoughts or actions.
Individuals interested in treatment first require an initial interview to assess need, qualifications, and any medical conditions that may put them at risk for adverse reactions. Each session requires a 2 hour in office visit while the individual is monitored for reactions.
At this time openings for Spravato treatment is limited due to the time requirement of treatment.
Therapeutic strategies
I do not provide longterm therapy or weekly sessions, but during medication management appointments we may explore therapeutic strategies such as : coping skills, sleep hygiene, goals, nutrition and mental health, as well as other things related to your mental well-being.