Understanding what you’re going through.
Learn about common conditions we help with, what they can feel like, and how integrative psychiatric care can help. Every person is different, and a diagnosis comes from a full evaluation.
When worry won’t switch off
Everyone feels anxious sometimes. Anxiety becomes a problem when it’s hard to control, shows up most days, or gets in the way of work, school, sleep or relationships.
It can look like
- Constant worry or racing thoughts
- Feeling restless, on edge or easily tired
- Trouble sleeping or concentrating
- Muscle tension, stomach upset or headaches
- Panic attacks: sudden fear with a pounding heart, shortness of breath or dizziness
How we help
A thorough evaluation, a personalized plan that may include medication and therapy, and practical tools for sleep, stress and the body’s stress response.
More than “the blues”
Depression is a common, treatable health condition. It affects how you feel, think and handle daily life, and it isn’t a sign of weakness.
It can look like
- Feeling sad, empty or hopeless most of the day
- Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
- Low energy, sleeping too much or too little
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Trouble focusing, or feeling worthless or guilty
How we help
We look at the whole picture, including sleep, nutrition, stress and lifestyle, to find the right diagnosis and the right treatment, so you can avoid the frustration of medications that don’t work.
Finding steadier ground
Bipolar disorder involves shifts in mood, energy and activity that are bigger than everyday ups and downs. With the right care, many people find long-term stability.
It can look like
- Periods of unusually high energy, little need for sleep, or racing ideas
- Feeling irritable, impulsive or “wired”
- Periods of depression in between
- Mood swings that affect relationships or work
How we help
Bipolar disorder is one of Jennifer’s specialties. We focus on careful diagnosis, thoughtful medication management, regular follow-up and practical strategies to restore balance and a sense of control.
Running on empty
Long stretches of stress at work, at home or as a caregiver can wear down your mood, sleep and health. Burnout is a signal that something needs to change, not a personal failure.
It can look like
- Exhaustion that rest doesn’t fix
- Feeling detached, cynical or irritable
- Trouble sleeping or switching off
- Getting sick more often, headaches or tension
How we help
We check whether anxiety or depression is part of the picture, and build a plan around sleep, boundaries, coping skills and, when helpful, medication or therapy.
Not sure what you’re dealing with?
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out. Call us and we’ll talk it through.
In crisis? Call or text 988, or call 911.