Psychiatry diagnoses, treats, and prevents emotional, mental, and behavior disorders. A qualified psychiatrist assesses the patient and develops a treatment plan that includes therapy and medication to address issues that cause a particular disorder and manage related symptoms.

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Purpose of psychiatry

The purpose of psychiatry is to provide humane care to patients who have mental illnesses, such as depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, intellectual developmental disorders, and addiction disorders. Treatment includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. The course of treatment will include medical, social, and psychotherapies. Other treatments can be employed, such as basic medical care, physical examinations to assess health and drug effects, medication management, and various therapies.

Part of the psychiatric approach is to help moderate symptoms for patients and improve daily functioning, so they can concentrate on their rehabilitation. A cooperative and therapeutic relationship between doctor and patient is essential to recovery and may include collaboration with other specialists in a multidisciplinary team. Enlisting the patient’s participation is key for any psychiatric treatment to be effective.

Diseases psychiatry covers

personality disorders

Personality disorders

If you are struggling with a personality disorder, our psychiatry services can help. Our team of experts understands the complexities of these disorders and can provide the support and treatment you need to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

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Sleeping disorders

If you’re having trouble sleeping, our psychiatry services can help. We’ll work with you to find the source of your sleep problems and develop a treatment plan that will help you get the sleep you need.

eating disorders

Eating disorders

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that affect people of all genders, ages, and races. We offer comprehensive diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs.

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Mood disorders

Mood disorders can be incredibly debilitating, causing people to feel hopeless and trapped in their own minds. However, with the help of a psychiatric professional, people can start to understand their moods and learn how to manage them.

psychotic disorders

Psychotic disorders

We offer a variety of treatments, including medication and therapy, to identify the root of the problem and help you manage psychotic disorder symptoms and improve your quality of life.

anxiety disorder

Anxiety disorders

People with anxiety disorders can find relief with psychiatry services. The goal of psychiatry for anxiety disorders like OCD, PTSD and others is to help people reduce symptoms and regain control of their life.

Your Local Psychiatrist advantages and experience in psychiatry

The Your Local Psychiatrist team of highly qualified psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners have the experience and expertise in offering premium mental health services.

We assess patients using physical, clinical, and psychological tests to diagnose and develop treatment plans that include face-to-face therapies and online psychiatry services for recovery-oriented programs and comprehensive mental health care.

  • Board Certified and highly experienced providers
  • Individual approach to patients
  • Easy-to-access online psychiatry and psychotherapy services
  • Electronic prescriptions
  • Portal access to your providers and appointments
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I have been A patient for nearly a year now. I can’t begin to tell you how kind and compassionate the staff are. Doctor McKenzie is so wonderful to me. I look forward to our weekly sessions and she is helping me immensely with my PTSD. Her kindness, understanding and patience is absolutely wonderful. I am so grateful I found them.
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I was highly satisfied with my evaluation visit with Dr. Mian Siddique. I felt a trusting and friendly rapport that made me comfortable expressing myself openly and asking honest questions. As someone who has often been hesitant about psychiatry and medication, I appreciated his insights and suggested homework into how treatment could support my stability for both my personal and professional life.
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I’ve had a wonderful experience with my psychiatric provider Lauren BonHomme! She has gone out of her way to ensure that I receive appropriate care and medication, and I am finally starting to see some positive change in my life due to her efforts. Highly, highly recommend having Ms. BonHomme as a provider, I am extremely pleased with my experience and look forward to continuing to work with her.
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I had such a wonderful experience with Lauren bonhomme. She has been my psychiatrist for a couple months now and not only has she helped me with my panic attacks and anxiety she is so sweet and so understanding and understands you and actually listens to your concerns and well being. I would never or see anyone else. I would highly recommend Lauren bonhomme because your mental health is so important. She is truly the best and I cannot thank her enough for all of her help and kindness.
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Dr.BonHomme is amazing she listens describes everything very well and listens without judging you I highly recommend Dr.BonHomme to anyone seeking a kind professional Dr.
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Escribo este comentario para presentar una queja sobre el centro. Desde que implementaron el traductor de inteligencia artificial, me resulta muy difícil pedir y cambiar citas, porque cuando usan esta traducción, hay que esperar a que termine, lo cual confunde. La verdad es que todo iba bien; me gustaba mucho el centro. Fui a pedir ayuda para mi hijo y para mí, y fueron muy profesionales, sobre todo cuando me comuniqué con la persona que me atendió, Liz, y con la otra chica que también habla español. Me sentía muy cómoda porque se tomaban el tiempo para explicarme todo, para decirme qué era lo mejor para mí, los médicos. Pero ahora no, es inteligencia artificial, e incluso cuando traduce, hay que repetirlo dos o tres veces, y no es porque no entienda el idioma, porque todos hablamos el mismo idioma. Sobre todo cuando hablo, tengo que darle palabras que entienda; no son dialectos, no son idiomas que usemos para que la inteligencia artificial se confunda. Me gustaría que volviera a la normalidad, porque la verdad es que he recomendado este centro a mucha gente. Me gustan mucho los médicos, especialmente Liz, que es muy comunicativa compasiva y hace muy bien su trabajo no tenía problema con mis citas pero desde que me pusieron la AI no puedo con esto Ella y la otra chica que también habla español siempre se comunicaron bien con nosotros, no hubo ningún problema, pero desde hace dos semanas empezó todo esto: incluso mis citas se confunden y cuando llamo, hay confusión. Y la verdad es que no estoy contenta con esta traducción automática. Me gustaría porque si estoy pidiendo ayuda mental para mi hijo y para mi es porque quiero un lugar donde yo no me de mas ansiedad espero y los encargados tomen encuentra este comentario porque si para las sesiones van a ser lo mismo en vez de yo comunicarme con el terapista me denla terapia la inteligencia artificial
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Incredibly gentle thorough and has your best interest I would recommend to anyone.
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Genuinely some of the nicest and most caring people on the planet. My psychiatrist has changed my life, and the staff are phenomenal. I truly cannot recommend them enough. LocalMD is above and beyond any psychiatry practice I’ve been a patient with in the past 20 years.
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Nurse practitioner Jose vazquez-cruz was an amazing health care professional. I felt heard, seen, and understood. He’s very logical and i recommend him
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Mary Patrizzo
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My intake appt went very well. Felt very comfortable. Have a good feeling. John Lopez , MD was caring. Listened. And I felt he understood me as a person.

Meet our psychiatrists

The Your Local Psychiatrist team combines clinical expertise with dedication to supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our patients. Our experienced staff include board-certified psychiatrist doctors who each come with their own set of specialist skills, knowledge, and experience.

Psychiatry touches on diverse disciplines and uses a combination of therapies and medication programs to improve patient interactions, which leads them to achieving personal growth and greater self-awareness. You can feel confident getting the best care from our highly qualified psychiatrists.

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Dr. Nan Wu, MD, Psychiatrist
Olena Zakharova Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Olena Zakharova, NP, Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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FAQs about Psychiatry

If you are experiencing uncontrolled changes in emotions, moods, eating, and sleeping, unable to focus, or have frequent and excessive outbursts, anxiety, or sorrow then a psychiatric evaluation may be beneficial.

Psychiatry involves evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment of mental health disorders. Psychiatrists have specialized training to determine the criteria that most accurately defines the patient’s mental and emotional state to recommend the best course of action with ongoing monitoring.

During your first appointment, you will need to prepare a complete personal and family medical history. The psychiatrist will ask why you have come to see them. You may feel nervous or embarrassed, so your psychiatrist will guide you through each session.

An online psychiatry session is essentially the same as having a consultation in person, except it can be done in the privacy of your home using a computer or smart device. The psychiatrist will explore your issues with you and incorporate other therapies and medication as part of your treatment strategy.

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