There’s a lot of out of date imagery of psychiatry circulating the popular media. One of those images is of a psychiatrist with a couch,...

I previously wrote that I would discuss the new patient medical workup in more detail, as it can sometimes be an intimidating thought for...

Sometimes I meet guardians who are surprised to hear I might spend a few sessions with a kid just...playing. My training doesn't go away....

What To Expect is a series about making psychiatric care a little more understandable and accessible. Psychotherapy plays such central...

While some patients may only need psychotherapy, many patients will also need some form of medication. A psychiatrist is a physician who...

It’s important to have toys around that just let children explore wherever their imagination takes them. Sometimes kids need a “starting...

After gaining a good understanding of why you are presenting for care and also your past psychiatric history, time will be spent on...

I always try to have a few toys around where there aren’t very many details. The idea is that children will fill in the blanks, and that...

After reviewing any past psychiatric symptoms and treatment, most psychiatrists will spend some time learning about any past and any...

After getting a detailed understanding of your concerns, your psychiatrist will then usually focus on gathering a very detailed history...