Medical

Dr. Smith provides a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation in which each patient is thoroughly assessed.  At the completion of the evaluation the doctor’s initial impression and treatment recommendations will be offered for discussion.  Patients are encouraged to fully participate in developing the treatment plan as all services are rendered on a voluntary basis.  If appropriate, Dr. Smith will recommend medication or adjust existing medications to achieve maximum benefit and comfort.

Research indicates that people benefit from either medication or talk therapy used alone but make more progress in less time when a combination of medication and talk therapy are used together.

Psychological

Joyce Shara is a counselor and provides a safe and comfortable environment for clients to talk freely about their concerns.  She uses a holistic approach and works with clients to develop a treatment plan based on their individual needs.

The following is a list of possible concerns:

Depression	Sexual Abuse/Trauma
Anxiety	Anger Management
Mood Instability	Personality Problems
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)	Self Esteem
Phobias	Coping Skills
Panic Disorder	Identity Development
Traumatic Events	Divorce
Balancing Multiple Roles	Family Issues
Stress Management	Communication Skills
Grief and Loss	Mind Body Connections
Dealing with Chronic or Terminal Illness	Life Transitions
Relationship Concerns	Eating Disorders
Sexuality	Marital/Couples Counseling