Hi there! My name is Galia. I am a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, who likes to provide non-rushed, holistic treatment. Our sessions will typically last 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your preference. I prefer to combine solution-focused psychotherapy with medication management, as I believe we get further with both chemistry and logic. I am receptive to clients who lean towards med management only or non-medication solutions. I also like to offer medical food treatment with or without psychotropics when appropriate. Data is very important in the subjective world of psychiatry. Therefore, I offer neurotransmitter, genetic, and lab testing to those clients who are data driven as well. As far as specialties, I have experience with the treatment of anxiety disorders to include OCD; mood disorders including bipolar; insomnia; personality disorders; psychosis; substance misuse; ADHD; adjustment disorders; complicated grieving; trauma; self-esteem issues; interpersonal issues; women-mood disorders such as peripartum, perimenstrual, and perimenopausal mood and anxiety disorders; as well as geriatric cognitive and mood disorders. I look forward to connecting with you soon!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Non-rushed diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders consisting of medication and non-medication management; neurotransmitter, genetic, lab testing; and psychotherapeutic interventions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe my most important qualities are empathy, authenticity, and a strong clinical skill set. I enjoy managing all psychiatric symptoms and derive tremendous reward in seeing my clients find relief and reach their potential.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I mostly provide outpatient services to adult/geriatric populations. I have emergency room experience managing ages 4 and older. Recently, I have been selectively extending services to teenagers, and children, 6 years and older. I find all phases of development fascinating.