Dynamic Psychiatry treats adults 18 years of age and older (must be out of high school) who reside in Louisiana. We typically work with patients with a growth mindset who are seeking an integrated approach that includes psychotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and natural approaches (herbs, diet, supplements, yoga, meditation, exercise, journaling etc.), and judicious use of medications when needed.

What type of patients do you NOT treat?

Dynamic psychiatry does not treat patients who self-harm, have active disordered eating, or have had recent inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations or suicide attempts in the past 2 years. We believe these patients are best treated within practices that can offer 24/7 coverage by providers and multidisciplinary staff support. Dynamic psychiatry is a holistic practice. You may not be a good fit for this clinic if you are seeking medication management only.

New patients can reach us using the consultation request form. Responses may take up to 5 business days for new consultation requests.

Current patients can reach us by phone or by the secure patient information portal. Responses may take up to 2 business days for established patient requests.

Please note that medications will not be adjusted over the phone.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy:

In this form of therapy, we will explore and analyze your history, dreams, relationships, and inner experiences with open curiosity and compassion, to better understand repeating patterns in your life and to help you identify your emotional blindspots. This deeper understanding can facilitate long-lasting and profound changes in your life.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR):

EMDR is a powerful form of therapy that utilizes the mind’s natural ability to process difficult emotions and to heal trauma. We can integrate EMDR, as appropriate, into your treatment.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT):

IPT focuses on examining the connection between your mental health and your relationships. This form of therapy empowers you to thrive through developing skills for building healthy and supportive relationships.

Mindfulness meditation:

This form of meditation can help you develop a spacious awareness of your emotions and internal state, which can promote greater calm and ease. We can lead you through guided meditations and help you develop your own meditation practice.

Lifestyle coaching:

We can suggest a variety of behavioral interventions in the areas of sleep, exercise, nutrition, and even creative activities to optimize your mental wellness.

Herbs and supplements:

Plant-based medicines and nutritional supplements can improve mood and alleviate stress, and can be used alone or in conjunction with conventional medications. If you’re already on a supplement regimen, we can help you optimize your regimen and make sure there are no dangerous interactions between your supplements and medications.

Complete the consultation request for new patients. We will reach out to you within 5 business days. You will be contacted with an appointment time for an initial consultation, availability permitting.

The consultation period is the time where we determine whether our approach and style is a good fit for your treatment. This can take up to our first four meetings. The consultation period ranges 1 to 4 sessions.

In the event that we do not feel that Dynamic Psychiatry is a good fit for your treatment, we will provide you with appropriate referrals. We will not prescribe medications until we decide to continue work beyond the consultation period.

Psychotherapy:

Appointments are either weekly or bi-weekly for patients who are receiving therapy, with or without medication management. Therapy can be long or short-term.

Integrative psychiatry:

For patients interested in holistic and integrative psychiatry services only, appointments will occur more frequently in the beginning phase of treatment - from every week to every 2-3 weeks - so we can get to know you and customize a treatment plan that best suits your needs. Once your treatment plan has been optimized and your symptoms have improved, we will check in with you on a monthly to quarterly basis.

Please provide at minimum 24-hours notice if you find you are unable to make a previously scheduled appointment.

If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged the full service fee for the missed appointment unless there are extenuating circumstances which will be determined on a case by case basis.

We will reschedule your missed appointment only after the cancellation fees are paid in full. Please note that insurance will not reimburse late cancellations/no-show fees.

We will not prescribe medications until our consultation period is complete, and we agree to continue working with one another.

We only prescribe controlled substances in the event that we believe a controlled substance is indicated. We do not prescribe high-dose benzodiazepines. We do not prescribe sedative hypnotics (e.g. Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata).

If you are transferring to Dynamic Psychiatry from another provider, we will decide whether to continue your prescription for a controlled substance on a case by case basis.

Medications can be refilled between appointments provided that you have an upcoming appointment scheduled. Please inform us when you have one week of medication remaining, and a refill will be sent to your preferred pharmacy.

Please note that refill requests may take up to 2 business days to be completed. Same-day medication refill requests will be charged a fee of $25. If you have not been seen in the office for over 3 months, we will not refill the medication until you are seen by appointment again.