Adult Psychiatry

As the pace of our lives spirals more out of control,simple survival replaces our fantasies
for a more satisfying life. The only certainty seems to be that things will
get worse before they get better. In these circumstances we have only two real choices:
denial or facing the anxiety of dramatically transforming our lives. To accomplish the
latter involves a commitment to an unknown that requires a depth of will and courage
that often feels beyond us. Given this stark reality, patients suffer from any number of
symptoms including anxiety, a sense of total isolation, failure and futility. Other
symptoms may include moodiness, irritability, “meltdowns”, social phobia, poor
concentration, obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors, lack of energy and
motivation, insomnia, overeating and addictions to drugs or alcohol. It is not uncommon
that a patient has considered suicide.

My treatment combines medication with psychotherapy. Medication may often
miraculously diminish or eliminate symptoms. I then work with patients in individual,
marital, family, or group therapies to create a place of trust, a space where a more
profound healing can occur. Psychotherapy is messy, scary and unpredictable. Each
patient serves as their own case study. We work to nurture a more resilient and less
judgmental core identity. As treatment progresses patients can experience a spiritual
rebirth that recognizes the subtle yet powerful connections that exist between all of us
and our world.

If you or someone you know is in need of psychiatric care, please call the office closest to you.

Skaneateles: 315-685-0280

Ithaca: 607-257-5925