Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a long-standing treatment for psychological problems. Psychoanalytic theory proposes that the unconscious mind heavily influences thoughts, feelings, and drives. By bettering our understanding of the self at this level, we can better regulate our emotions and improve our approach to relationships. In order to arrive at this understanding, the patient discusses their lives in weekly (although some find twice weekly or biweekly optimal) sessions, in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Couples Therapy
The goal of couples therapy is not necessarily to arrive at a specific resolution, but to help individuals better understand and communicate with each other in order to thrive in committed relationships. The therapist acts as a neutral party to navigate value differences, sexual difficulties, communication barriers, and other common roadblocks to intimacy.
Medication Management
I look at the whole person—physical health, mind-body connection, lifestyle, etc.—and consider prescription medications only when indicated. Many medications, especially psychiatric medications, come with adverse side effects that should be discussed openly and critically before being prescribed. Medication reconciliation—or helping patients address the root of their problems in order to lessen the need for and taper off of medications—is also a potential course of treatment.
Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Brown has an holistic approach to working with teen-stage adolescents (age 13-18) struggling with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, mood disorders, and other afflictions. Lifestyle considerations including diet, physical activity, and sleep are commonly addressed, and treatment is tailored to the individual. Should therapy be indicated, sessions are generally conducted 1:1 with the patient, although family members may be asked to participate periodically, especially when first establishing treatment.
