What we Treat & Areas of Expertise

Major depressive disorder

A persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in sleep, energy, appetite, and concentration that last for weeks or longer and interfere with daily life.

Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)

A lower-grade but long-lasting form of depression – a "background" low mood that can persist for years and may feel like part of one's personality rather than an illness.

Bipolar I disorder

A condition marked by episodes of mania (periods of unusually elevated mood, energy, and activity), often alternating with episodes of depression.

Bipolar II disorder

Depressive episodes alongside hypomania – a milder, less disruptive form of elevated mood and energy than full mania.

Cyclothymia

Chronic, fluctuating mood swings involving mild highs and lows that don't reach the threshold of full bipolar episodes.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Significant mood changes, irritability, and physical symptoms that emerge in the days before menstruation and resolve afterward.

Seasonal-pattern depression

Depressive episodes that recur at a particular time of year, most often during the shorter, darker days of fall and winter.

Peripartum & postpartum depression

Depression that arises during pregnancy or in the weeks and months following childbirth.

Treatment-resistant depression

Depression that hasn't responded adequately to multiple standard treatments, often warranting a more specialized or innovative approach.

Generalized anxiety disorder

Persistent, excessive worry across many areas of life that is difficult to control, often accompanied by restlessness, muscle tension, and trouble concentrating.

Panic disorder

Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks – sudden surges of intense fear with physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness – along with ongoing worry about future attacks.

Social anxiety disorder

Intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized in social or performance situations, frequently leading to avoidance.

Specific phobias

Marked, persistent fear of a particular object or situation (such as flying, heights, or needles) that is out of proportion to the actual danger.

Agoraphobia

Fear and avoidance of situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable, such as crowds, public transportation, or open spaces.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Recurrent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) paired with repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve the distress they cause.

Body dysmorphic disorder

Preoccupation with one or more perceived flaws in physical appearance that are unnoticeable or appear minor to others.

Hoarding disorder

Persistent difficulty discarding possessions, resulting in clutter that interferes with the use of living spaces.

Body-focused repetitive behaviors

Conditions such as hair-pulling (trichotillomania) and skin-picking (excoriation), involving repetitive behaviors that cause harm and are difficult to stop despite efforts to do so.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

A condition that can follow exposure to a traumatic event, involving intrusive memories, avoidance, negative shifts in mood, and heightened reactivity.

Acute stress disorder

Symptoms similar to PTSD occurring in the days and weeks immediately following a traumatic event.

Complex PTSD

A pattern that can develop after prolonged or repeated trauma, often involving difficulty with emotional regulation, self-perception, and relationships.

Adjustment disorders

Emotional or behavioral symptoms that arise in response to an identifiable stressor and go beyond what might typically be expected.

Adult ADHD

Ongoing patterns of inattention, distractibility, disorganization, and/or impulsivity that began in childhood and continue to affect work, relationships, and daily life in adulthood.

Support for autistic adults

Thoughtful management of co-occurring concerns – such as anxiety, depression, or attention difficulties – for adults on the autism spectrum.

Insomnia

Persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, with meaningful daytime consequences.

Circadian rhythm disruption

A misalignment between a person's internal clock and the sleep schedule their life requires.

Nightmares & sleep disturbance

Disrupted, distressing sleep, often connected to stress, trauma, or another underlying condition.

We approach substance use without judgment, recognizing it as a treatable medical condition rather than a personal failing.

Alcohol use disorder

A pattern of alcohol use that becomes difficult to control and continues despite negative effects on health, relationships, or responsibilities.

Stimulant, opioid, cannabis & sedative use disorders

Patterns of substance use that become compulsive and persist despite mounting consequences.

Nicotine & tobacco use disorder

Dependence on nicotine, along with difficulty cutting back or stopping.

Behavioral addictions

Compulsive engagement in a behavior (such as gambling) despite escalating negative effects.

Schizophrenia

A condition that can involve changes in thinking, perception (such as hallucinations), beliefs (such as delusions), motivation, and emotional expression.

Schizoaffective disorder

Features of both a psychotic disorder and a mood disorder occurring together.

Delusional disorder

One or more firmly held false beliefs without the broader range of symptoms seen in schizophrenia.

First-episode & brief psychosis

Newly emerging or short-lived psychotic symptoms, where timely evaluation and intervention make a meaningful difference.

Eating disorders are serious but treatable conditions. Depending on severity, the safest and most effective care sometimes involves a coordinated team – and we will help connect you to the right level of support when appropriate.

Anorexia nervosa

A serious condition involving restriction of food intake and intense concern about weight or body shape, with significant effects on physical and emotional health.

Bulimia nervosa

Cycles of eating and compensatory behaviors, accompanied by distress related to eating and body image.

Binge-eating disorder

Recurrent episodes of eating with a sense of loss of control, without regular compensatory behaviors.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)

Avoidance or restriction of food unrelated to body image – often tied to sensory sensitivity, fear of aversive experiences, or low interest in eating.

We treat these patterns with compassion and without stigma. They are understandable, often rooted in earlier experiences, and frequently responsive to the right kind of therapy.

Borderline personality disorder

Patterns involving intense emotions, unstable relationships, a shifting sense of self, and difficulty with impulsivity – often highly responsive to specialized therapy.

Other personality patterns

Longstanding ways of thinking, feeling, and relating (including narcissistic, avoidant, and obsessive-compulsive patterns) that create recurring difficulty in life and relationships.

Somatic symptom disorder

Distressing physical symptoms accompanied by excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to them.

Illness anxiety (health anxiety)

Preoccupation with having or developing a serious illness, despite minimal or no physical symptoms.

Functional neurological symptoms

Neurological symptoms (such as movement or sensory changes) that are genuine and disabling but not explained by another medical condition.

Depersonalization & derealization

Persistent feelings of detachment from oneself, or a sense that the surrounding world is unreal or dreamlike.

Trauma-related dissociation

Disruptions in memory, identity, or sense of continuity, frequently connected to past trauma.

Not everything that brings someone to psychiatry is a disorder. Much of meaningful mental health care is about navigating the demands, transitions, and pressures of a full life.

Burnout

Emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion from chronic stress – often work-related – marked by depletion, cynicism, and a diminished sense of accomplishment.

Professional & performance stress

The particular pressures faced by high-achieving professionals, executives, physicians, founders, and others operating in demanding environments.

Men's mental health

The emotional and psychological concerns men often carry but rarely discuss openly, from stress and irritability to depression and disconnection.

Life transitions

Navigating major change: career shifts, relocation, marriage, divorce, new parenthood, an empty nest, or retirement.

Grief & bereavement

Coping with the death of a loved one or other significant losses.

Relationship & interpersonal difficulties

Recurring conflict, communication challenges, or relational patterns that strain personal or professional life.

Identity & self-esteem

Questions of self-worth, confidence, purpose, and direction.

Perfectionism

When high standards become a source of chronic stress, self-criticism, or paralysis.

Anger & emotional regulation

Difficulty managing frustration, irritability, or emotional intensity.

Caregiver stress

The strain of caring for an aging parent, ill partner, or family member.

Adjustment to medical illness

The emotional impact of a new diagnosis or living with a chronic condition.

Meaning & existential concerns

Questions about purpose, mortality, and the direction of one's life.