Integrative. Hormone-informed. For Women.
Why Psychiatry For Women?
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Hormones profoundly shape mental health — influencing mood, anxiety, sleep, and cognition.
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Yet reproductive psychiatry is not formally recognized, and psychiatry, and ob/gyn residents receive minimal to no training in perinatal or women’s mental health, even after four years of residency.
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This gap leads to outdated guidance and confusion for both patients and providers.
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At Psychiatry for Women, we close this gap by offering specialized, evidence-based care at the intersection of hormones and psychiatry.
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Conditions We Treat
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Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health – depression, anxiety, and OCD during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) – hormone-sensitive mood and anxiety symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle.
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Perimenopause-Related Concerns – mood instability, anxiety, insomnia, weight gain, hot flashes, and cognitive changes.
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Anxiety Disorders in Women – nuanced assessment for generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, and social anxiety.
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Depression in Women – treatment informed by hormonal and psychosocial factors.
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ADHD, Insomnia, Eating Disorders – evaluated through a women-specific lens, considering reproductive hormones.
Our Patient Services
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Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation – in-depth assessment of mood, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, insomnia, and more — with a women-specific and hormone-informed lens. Yes, this requires listening!
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Assessment and Plan – Collaborative and patient-focused approach to understanding the complexities of your history and your experience. Planning that meets you exactly where you are. Right now.
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Ongoing Treatment & Support – Tailored treatment plans with evidence-based medication management, integrative, and holistic strategies.
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Reproductive Care – specialized expertise in:
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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Perimenopause-related mood and anxiety symptoms
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Our Physician Services
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Consultation – Rapid Physician-To-Physician guidance on diagnosis, medication safety, and treatment planning.
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One-time Consultation – Comprehensive patient assessment, with patient education, resources and support. You will be provided with concise recommendations to support you and your patient and documents for your chart.
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Ongoing Care – Longitudinal Care for complex cases, with updates and documentation provided when appropriate.
Why Physicians Refer to Us
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Clear, Expert Guidance When You Need It
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Evidence-Based Medication Recommendations
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Trusted Resource Referrals
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Medicolegal Documentation
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Collaborative Care
