Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine Approach to Behavioral Health
What is Functional Medicine for Behavioral Health?
Functional medicine for behavioral health is a systems-oriented approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of mental health disorders. Rather than simply treating symptoms, we delve deep into the complex web of interactions between genetics, environment, and lifestyle that can influence mental well-being.
Our Approach
1. Comprehensive Assessment
We conduct thorough evaluations that go beyond traditional psychiatric assessments. These may include:
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- Detailed medical history
- Nutritional evaluation
- Genetic testing
- Microbiome analysis
- Hormonal imbalance screening
- Environmental toxin exposure assessment
- Stress and lifestyle analysis
2. Personalized Treatment Plans
- Targeted nutritional therapy
- Herbal and supplement recommendations
- Detoxification protocols
- Stress reduction techniques
- Sleep optimization strategies
- Gut health restoration
- Hormone balancing
- Cognitive behavioral therapies
- Mindfulness and meditation practices
3. Addressing Root Causes
We focus on treating the underlying imbalances that contribute to mental health issues, such as:
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Chronic inflammation
- Gut dysbiosis
- Hormonal imbalances
- Toxin overload
- Chronic stress
- Sleep disturbances
4. Collaborative Care
We work closely with you and, when beneficial, collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
5. Empowering Education
We believe in empowering our patients with knowledge about their health. We provide education on how lifestyle choices impact mental health and offer tools for long-term wellness.
6. Ongoing Support
Our approach involves continuous monitoring and adjusting of treatment plans as your body heals and changes.
Benefits of Functional Medicine for Behavioral Health:
Addresses root causes, not just symptoms
Personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique biochemistry
Emphasis on natural, less invasive interventions when possible
Integration of cutting-edge diagnostic tools and therapies
Focus on long-term healing and prevention
Conditions We Treat
conditions, including but not limited to:
Depression
Anxiety disorders
ADHD
PTSD
Sleep disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
We’re committed to uncovering the root causes of your behavioral health concerns and guiding you on a path to optimal mental wellness. Our functional medicine approach offers a comprehensive, personalized strategy for achieving balanced mental health and overall well-being.
Contact us today to learn more about how functional medicine can transform your approach to behavioral health.
We can check neurotransmitters levels to guide treatment that may include high quality supplements with lifestyle modifications to optimize treatment.
Payment types accepted:
We accept credit cards s’ and healthcare savings accounts.