Psychiatric Services in Astoria, NY

In this practice, we aim to prescribe medicines conservatively. At the lowest doses necessary to address the chemical causes of illness, if any, and to achieve results. No more, no less. In this practice we make use of well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques as a supplement to medicines.

ADHD or Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder is a developmental disorder. Common symptoms like difficulty staying organized, remembering tasks, losing things, and difficulty with being on time. Diagnosis is made using a clinical evaluation and appropriate diagnostic tools. Treatment includes primarily medicines.

Depression is sadness that becomes so intense it leads to problems with energy, concentration, ability to have fun, be motivated and/or optimistic. It is a very treatable problem with the right combination of medicines and therapy.

Anxiety is an over-active fear response disproportionate to any actual threat and the subsequent excessive avoidance/carefulness that affects every day functioning. Sometimes people with anxiety have difficulty leaving their homes, being in public, socializing with others, or being able to fully wind down and enjoy themselves. Treatment includes medicines and therapy.