Most of us are used to stress. A busy week, a tough conversation, a big life decision, those things come and go, and usually we find our way back to baseline. But sometimes, something shifts. You’re still going through your day, still doing what needs to get done, but...

A lot of people come in thinking, “I think I have anxiety” or “I feel depressed lately,” especially after something big has happened in their life. And sometimes that’s true, but not always. There’s a category of stress responses that sits right in the middle, and it...

Behavioral Health vs Mental Health Professionals often use the terms interchangeably. In practice, behavioral health usually emphasizes patterns of actions and skills that respond well to therapy and structured supports. Mental health often points to conditions with...

If Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) hasn’t led to meaningful improvement by session 20, I carefully reassess coil position, motor threshold, and dosing, and, if tolerated, increase settings to a clearly therapeutic level. At this point, I also encourage adding...

As a psychiatrist, I like behavioral activation because it is practical and concrete. It is not about waiting until you magically feel better. Instead, it focuses on gently changing what you do, even when your mood is low, and trusting that your emotions will...

What Other Techniques Do You Do With CBT? CBT often overlaps with other therapeutic approaches, each contributing unique strengths: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Focuses on emotional regulation and mindfulness. Exposure Therapy: Helps people gradually face and...