Specialities
Psychiatric and mental health disorders can vary widely, but many diagnoses also have a considerable amount of symptom overlap. The key to creating the best treatment plan is by having a sound and reliable diagnosis. Here at Once Upon a Mind, we believe that client education is an essential component for providing optimal treatment outcomes. Only by fully understanding your diagnosis through psychoeducation can you become a partner on your own healthcare team.
Here at Once Upon a Mind we are confident in diagnosing and treating a full range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia and related psychoses
- ADHD
- Trauma
- Insomnia
- Adjustment disorders
- BPD
- Management of behavioral disturbances related to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Depression
Depression symptoms can include sadness, poor energy, lack of joy, poor concentration, sleep disturbance, changes in appetite, and fatigue which lead to an inability to function in your daily life. Treatment usually consists of a combination of medications, therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
Anxiety
Anxiety is defined as a state of difficult to control and persistent worry. It can include symptoms of feeling nervous or on edge, difficulty relaxing, restlessness, irritability, muscle tension, poor concentration, and sleep disturbance. Treatment approaches can be similar to those for depression and include a combination of medications, therapy, and lifestyle changes.
Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is not just "mood swings," but rather distinct episodes of depression alternating with mania. Mania is defined by an episode which can involve feelings of grandeur, racing thoughts, high energy, risky behaviors, and feeling a decreased need for sleep. Bipolar 1 and 2 are differentiated by the length of each manic episode, with bipolar 2 having shorter manic episodes that can be more difficult to identify. Treatment differs from major depressive disorder in that medications must include mood stabilizers to prevent manic episodes while addressing depression. Therapy and lifestyle factors are also crucial for long-term positive outcomes.