Robert Seigel
Welcome! I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents and adults ages 13 and older. Taking the first step toward better mental health can feel overwhelming, and I'm glad you're here. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and transgender and gender-related mental health concerns. Together, we'll explore your concerns, identify your goals, and develop a personalized treatment plan that supports your long-term well-being.
I served in The United States Navy for 29 years caring for active duty military and their dependents.
Before entering civilian practice, I served 29 years in the United States Navy, providing mental health care to active-duty service members and their families. My experience also includes telepsychiatry, crisis intervention, outpatient, and inpatient psychiatric care. I believe the most effective treatment begins with a collaborative, respectful relationship where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved in your care. My goal is to help you reduce symptoms, build resilience, and improve your overall quality of life through individualized, evidence-based treatment. Please Note: This practice provides treatment using non-controlled psychiatric medications only. Controlled substances—including stimulants (such as adderall, vyvanse, ritalin, and concerta), benzodiazepines (such as xanax, ativan, klonopin, and valium), and other Schedule II–V Controlled Medications—are NOT prescribed through this platform.
First session
Understanding your diagnosis and why psychiatric medications may benefit the client.
Strengths
Understanding the mechanism of action of psychotropic intervention and the benefits of therapy.
Ideal clients
My ideal psychiatric client is an individual who is open to treatment, willing to participate actively in their care, and motivated to improve their mental health and overall quality of life. I value clients who are honest and communicative about their symptoms, treatment goals, concerns, and response to medications or other interventions. I work best with clients who are willing to collaborate in developing an individualized treatment plan and are receptive to evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. I appreciate clients who understand that meaningful psychiatric improvement is a process and are committed to medication adherence, follow-up appointments, healthy lifestyle changes, and developing effective coping strategies. Most importantly, I seek to create a supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to participate in their recovery.
Treatment methods
Psychoeducation
I incorporate psychoeducation and psychotropic medication management as essential components of psychiatric care. I educate clients about their psychiatric diagnosis, symptoms, treatment options, expected benefits, potential risks and side effects of medications, medication adherence, and the importance of ongoing monitoring. My approach to psychotropic medication is individualized and collaborative. I consider each client's symptoms, clinical history, previous treatment response, current medications, treatment goals, and overall functioning when developing a medication plan. I monitor effectiveness, tolerability, adherence, and changes in symptoms and adjust treatment when clinically appropriate. Psychoeducation also helps clients understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, medications, and daily habits. I encourage clients to develop healthy coping strategies and incorporate appropriate non-pharmacological interventions, such as cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, exercise, journaling, and psychotherapy when indicated. My goal is to empower clients with the knowledge necessary to participate actively in their treatment, improve symptom management and functioning, achieve psychiatric stability, and work toward sustained remission when clinically appropriate.
Location
Virtual sessions