Psychiatrists in 01002
Meredith Hogarty
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B, MSN, RN, MSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Amherst, MA 01002 (Online Only)
My specializations include: women's health, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, panic disorders, postpartum depression and bipolar II disorder.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide therapy and prescribe medication when appropriate to adults and adolescents in both MA and NH. I use an integrative and holistic approach to treatment. My goal is to listen to your concerns, to ease your fears and to support you through your treatment. I view my work with individuals as a partnership and I believe that everyone is an expert in their own mental health and wellbeing. I am committed to working with you to achieve your optimal mental and physical wellness.
My specializations include: women's health, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, panic disorders, postpartum depression and bipolar II disorder.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I provide therapy and prescribe medication when appropriate to adults and adolescents in both MA and NH. I use an integrative and holistic approach to treatment. My goal is to listen to your concerns, to ease your fears and to support you through your treatment. I view my work with individuals as a partnership and I believe that everyone is an expert in their own mental health and wellbeing. I am committed to working with you to achieve your optimal mental and physical wellness.
William Chad Garrett
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cushman, MA 01002
When you are suffering, you want help now, not one month from now. If symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, or insomnia are negatively affecting your life, follow the link to my website and click the "Request Consultation" button to get started.
When you are suffering, you want help now, not one month from now. If symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, or insomnia are negatively affecting your life, follow the link to my website and click the "Request Consultation" button to get started.
Donald A Smith Adult Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, MA 01002 (Online Only)
Yes, I am accepting new patients at the present time. I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, empathic listener, and I have 21 years of experience as a physician and 12 years in private practice. I look forward to helping you to feel better. I practice holistic and evidence supported psychiatry. I provide comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessment, education, and prescribe medication to treat your symptoms. Maintaining your privacy is very important to me. Because my practice is out of network, which means I do not accept insurance, I can spend more time with you.
Yes, I am accepting new patients at the present time. I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, empathic listener, and I have 21 years of experience as a physician and 12 years in private practice. I look forward to helping you to feel better. I practice holistic and evidence supported psychiatry. I provide comprehensive psychiatric diagnostic assessment, education, and prescribe medication to treat your symptoms. Maintaining your privacy is very important to me. Because my practice is out of network, which means I do not accept insurance, I can spend more time with you.
Patti Jacques
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NP-C
Verified Verified
Amherst, MA 01002
Aria Healthcare provides treatment for common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and menopause. We accept insurance and offer a cash payment option. Please visit our website at ariahealthcare.com for more information.
Aria Healthcare provides treatment for common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, and menopause. We accept insurance and offer a cash payment option. Please visit our website at ariahealthcare.com for more information.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.