Mental Health Conditions Treated

Psychiatric Conditions Treated

Anxiety

Persistent worry, overthinking, physical tension, or feeling constantly on edge can interfere with work, school, relationships, and daily life. Care begins with understanding your symptoms, their triggers, and the ways anxiety affects you.

Depression

Depression may involve sadness, irritability, low motivation, loss of interest, or changes in sleep and energy. A comprehensive evaluation considers your symptoms alongside your medical history, life circumstances, and previous treatment experiences.

Adult ADHD

Difficulty organizing, managing time, following through, or sustaining attention can create challenges in adulthood. Evaluation explores whether ADHD, another concern, or a combination of factors may be contributing to these patterns.

Teen ADHD

For adolescents, challenges with attention, impulsivity, and organization can affect school performance, confidence, and family relationships. Care considers the teenager’s developmental stage, academic demands, and emotional well-being, with family involvement when appropriate.

College Transition Stress

The transition to college can bring new pressures around independence, academics, friendships, and identity. Psychiatric care and psychotherapy can help young adults navigate these changes and address anxiety, low mood, or attention difficulties that arise along the way.

Insomnia

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested can affect mood, concentration, and daily functioning. Evaluation explores sleep patterns and possible contributing factors, including stress, mental health symptoms, medications, and medical concerns.

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear and physical discomfort can be unsettling, especially when they lead to worry about another episode or avoidance of everyday activities. Evaluation helps clarify these experiences and identify appropriate treatment options.

Perimenopause & Mood

The menopausal transition may coincide with changes in mood, anxiety, sleep, and concentration. Psychiatric care focuses on understanding these concerns within the context of your mental health history and overall health, with coordination with other treating clinicians when appropriate.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Significant mood symptoms that recur around the menstrual cycle deserve careful attention. Evaluation considers symptom timing and severity to help distinguish PMDD from other mood concerns and develop an individualized treatment plan.

Psychiatric Medication Side Effects

Concerns about fatigue, sleep changes, sexual side effects, emotional blunting, or other medication effects can make treatment difficult to sustain. A medication review provides an opportunity to discuss benefits, side effects, and whether adjustments or alternatives may be appropriate.

Bipolar Disorder

Episodes of depression and periods of unusually elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, or reduced need for sleep warrant careful assessment. Care emphasizes diagnostic clarity, individualized treatment, and ongoing attention to mood stability and daily functioning.

Care That Begins With Understanding You

Your initial evaluation is an opportunity to discuss what brought you to care, what you hope will change, and what has or has not helped in the past. Dr. Gettenberg considers your symptoms, health history, relationships, and life circumstances when developing a treatment plan with you.

Depending on your needs, care may include psychotherapy, medication management, or a combination of both.

You do not need to know your diagnosis before seeking help. Whether you are exploring psychiatric care for the first time or looking for a fresh perspective on existing treatment, an initial appointment can help clarify your concerns and next steps.