Psychiatric Treatment

Psychotherapy

Dr. Ahern offers insight-oriented psychotherapy. This involves uncovering and addressing internal conflicts that may be contributing to unwanted patterns of behavior, ways of relating to others, or emotional states that interfere with personal growth, progress, and fulfillment.

Dr. Ahern is also trained in supportive, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies.

Therapy can be time-limited or longitudinal, depending on each patient's concerns and goals.

Medication Management

Dr. Ahern prescribes psychiatric medications to manage a broad spectrum of symptoms with an evidence-based, collaborative approach.

This involves a thorough review of each patient's medical history, close collaboration with other medical providers, when indicated, and counseling to maximize non-pharmacologic interventions that may help address target symptoms.

Dr. Ahern also treats those that wish to explore reducing the number of psychiatric medications they currently take or those that seek to safely taper off of psychiatric medications.

Establishing Care

Phone Consultation

This is a complimentary, ten-minute phone call to identify your primary treatment goals and any potential barriers to care. Dr. Ahern will discuss costs up-front and schedule your intake appointment.

Intake Appointment

60-90 Minutes

The intake visit is an opportunity for you to discuss what is brining you to treatment. It will involve a structured interview so that Dr. Ahern can gain an understanding of your relevant psychiatric, medical, and personal histories. He will offer his initial clinical impression and you will develop a collaborative treatment plan.

Follow-up and Monitoring

20 - 30 - 45 - 60 Minutes

Ongoing treatment can involve medication management, psychotherapy, or both.

Medication management (30-45 min)
Psychotherapy with or without medication management (45-60 min)