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

I always try to keep a few toys around that people can play with while still trying to have a conversation. Some people call them...

The most important part of meeting a new psychiatrist is making sure that your story is understood. Why are you coming to a physician,...

I really love this quote. I first saw it in a hospital conference room, and this picture has been on my phone ever since. I love it...

I previously posted about how I prefer to work with patients in-person. That’s still my preference, even now when meeting with someone in...

The first time I drafted this post, I wrote "After some legally required paperwork..." And then I realized I needed to pause. Because...

Like dolls, dollhouses give me a way to see how kids think of homes or even daily routines. A good dollhouse is pretty generic. I like...

I thought it might be helpful to have posts about what to expect when working with psychiatrists. There is so much myth and...

Honestly, I used to find dolls really creepy! They never quite look like a kid, a teen, or an adult. I just didn't get them. But over...

This physician would like to see you in-person, whenever possible. There is so much more to an effective psychiatric appointment than...

I think as we get ready to open our new location, I'll spend a few posts talking about TOYS. Child psychiatrists love toys. Yes, they...

I met an amazingly thoughtful person who made me realize that social media can also be used to spread positive ideas and education. And...