Integrative Psychiatry

For individuals who are seeking holistic approach to psychiatry and want more than standard medication management. This can be for individuals with both serious mental health conditions, or individuals dealing with general life stressors and difficulties with adjustment. This may include grief and loss. 

An approach to psychiatric care that accounts for the whole-person, synthesizing evidence-based pharmaceutical options and more “unconventional” mind-body modalities. When medications are used, they are most effective when working in combination with psychotherapy and other healing and self-care practices (ie. meditation, yoga, acupuncture). Instead of viewing mental health in isolation, this modality considers the spiritual, social, vocational and physiological dimensions of an individual. 

Integrative psychiatry is not simply medication management- sessions are longer and involve psychotherapy within the psychiatric consultation session. 

Integrative Psychiatry draws from a variety of modalities both Eastern and Western. It may incorporate psychotherapy, western medicine, supplementation and strategies from meditation and yoga practices.