Felicitas Köster, DO

Dr. Köster is board certified in psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. After completing her medical education, residency and fellowship she started working on a Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team followed by working at a community hospital. She then transitioned to a clinic serving patients who were determined severely mentally ill (SMI). Dr. Köster has been involved with teaching residents and working within an academic institution. Dr. Köster is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Köster enjoys working with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. She uses a culturally sensitive and holistic approach in the evaluation and treatment of brain health conditions. She believes in a team approach and her patients active participation in treatment planning. She incorporates a variety of modalities in her treatment that can include medications, personal medicine, psychotherapy, mindfulness and lifestyle changes. Dr. Köster specializes in psychopharmacology and believes in using medications when indicated at the lowest effective dose to minimize the risk of side effects. She is experienced in treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD and schizophrenia. If Dr. Köster believes you would benefit from additional therapy she will collaborate with your therapist to achieve the best outcome.