Medication Management

I have been working in behavioral health for 20+ years and 13+ years in psychiatry. I have a wide variety of experience and also have some specific interests and areas of expertise working with youth (14+) and adult.

Medication intervention is not necessary for every situation, but in some cases it is appropriate and has proven to be highly effective when paired with therapy. For this reason, I work closely with a board certified psychiatrist with a background in internal medicine and over 30 years of experience. We are able to provide top notch holistic mental health services and streamline our clients' care.

If you are looking to titrate from opioids or benzos then I can help with providing you with the support and coaching needed for titration while also providing counseling and therapy for any withdrawal.

I have extensive experience with medication management due to my undergraduate studies in Neuroscience and a Master's and a Doctorate in Medical Sciences. I have expertise in working with clients with treatment-resistant disorders, as well as deprescribing and helping mitigate psychotropic side-effects such as weight gain and sexual dysfunction. I generally do not prescribe controlled substances to clients.

My field experience combined with my mental health background allows me to provide culturally competent care. I integrate both pharmacological and non pharmacological options to use a comprehensive approach to treatment. I work together with my clients to support their goals with or without medications. I will always opt out for non addictive options. If you are taking benzodiazepines or z-drugs on a regular basis, you will be better served with another clinician.

Specialty: Complex and yet Conservative Psychopharmacology, Dual Diagnosis For patient safety issues, my best practice model is no prescription of controlled substances. Medication management: Adult ADHD (non-stimulants), Anxiety, Major Depression, Mood Disorder, Bipolar Depression, Chronic Pain, Chronic Insomnia, Decreasing Cravings from Alcohol, Hypersexuality and Food. PTSD: Military combat trauma, childhood and sexual trauma, Panic Disorder, PTSD related nightmares.

Your initial evaluation will help determine the need for psychotropic medications. We will gather your physical and mental health history, review your current and past diagnoses, analyze past and current medications, and together we will make a treatment plan. I will work with you to decide if medication is the right option for you and get the right prescription to your pharmacy.

Medication management is a detailed and systematic process that ensures medications are prescribed, administered, and monitored to maximize safety, effectiveness, and appropriateness. This practice is particularly crucial in the management of chronic conditions, mental health disorders, and complex medical cases, where patients often require multiple medications. The primary objective of medication management is to optimize therapeutic outcomes while minimizing risks such as adverse effects.

We have several psychiatrists and NP's who have immediate openings for medication management evaluation and treatment.

Support via psychiatric medications or natural alternatives based on your preference. As a holistic provider my practice is very individualized and not one-size-fits-all. I utilize the best of both conventional medications and alternative treatments, carefully choosing what will have the best effect with the lowest likelihood of negative side effects for your individual needs.

My primary role is medication management of behavioral health disorders.

If your individualized treatment plan includes medications, I am adept at choosing the appropriate medications to fit each individual's unique concerns and symptoms. I believe in partnering with patients to help guide the medication selection process based on what each individual is comfortable with, providing education on how medications work, and listening closely to patient feedback to optimize symptom control while utilizing the least amount of medication possible.

Maureen provides mental health medication evaluations and treatment

My field experience combined with my mental health background allows me to provide culturally competent care. I want you to feel heard by someone who understands! Whether you are interested in medications or not, I am looking forward to connecting with you and partnering with YOU to help YOU achieve satisfaction and success in life, while ultimately feeling empowered in YOUR own wellness journey.

I have extensive experience with medication management and in working with clients with treatment-resistant disorders, as well as deprescribing and helping mitigate psychotropic side-effects such as sexual dysfunction.