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My practice focuses on medication management. In my visits, I use an integrative approach, blending an empathic, problem-solving orientation with an understanding that the reasons for an individual's condition can be complex. I have experience dealing with many forms of mental illness and work collaboratively with my patients and their other treatment providers in making a plan for recovery.

I completed undergraduate studies at the University of Florida. After receiving my medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, I continued for residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System. I ultimately completed my training as Chief of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Yale School of Medicine. I have experience working with adults of all ages who are dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, and many other conditions.

I use a practical and realistic approach with patients to assist them in identifying small, attainable goals and then motivating them to achieve those goals. I prefer to work with adults and relish the opportunity to work with patients who are highly motivated for change.

I completed medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1995. I then completed a residency in general psychiatry at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by a fellowship in forensic psychiatry also at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia from 1995–2000. I spent ten years practicing forensic psychiatry at a state hospital in Atlanta. I then decided that I wanted to travel and spent eighteen months as a locum tenens psychiatrist primarily practicing in New England. During this time, I met my future husband and we decided together that we eventually wanted to live in the New England area. In 2013, I officially became a telepsychiatrist, which eventually provided me with the opportunity to move to Rhode Island and practice out of the home my husband and I bought there. I initially saw patients via telepsychiatry at a community mental health center in rural Georgia and later took a position as a remote consultant telepsychiatrist at Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine.

Dr. Joseph Friedman earned his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed both a four-year psychiatry residency and a two-year fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He is board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is also CPHQ certified through the National Association for Healthcare Quality. Over a 28-year career, he has held leadership roles across clinical, academic, and research settings, including founding and directing multiple programs within the Mount Sinai Health System. He currently serves as a Professor in Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Friedman specializes in helping high-functioning individuals whose careers, academics, relationships, or daily lives have been disrupted by mental health challenges. He combines evidence-based psychiatric care with cognitive, behavioral, and supportive psychotherapy techniques to help patients regain stability and performance. He believes treatment works best as a collaborative partnership and works closely with each patient to define meaningful goals and adjust care based on progress.

Dr. Friedman begins by understanding what matters most to each patient and creating clear treatment goals. He specializes in attention and focus challenges, burnout recovery, emotional regulation, high-functioning anxiety, mood symptoms, and insomnia. His approach emphasizes thoughtful, minimal medication use, personalized treatment plans that align with each patient’s lifestyle, and individualized therapy in a private, confidential setting.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist dedicated to providing compassionate care for a wide range of mental health concerns. My clinical approach emphasizes building trust with my patients and working collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plan. I use medication management along with cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention, psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and supportive therapy as needed. My practice treats a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, family and relationship struggles, and other mental health issues.

I received my Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and my medical degree from The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where I graduated with the Department of Psychiatry's award of distinction. I went on to complete my psychiatric residency training at Northwell Health's Zucker Hillside Hospital, with a specialization in the assessment and treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder and related conditions. I have been trained in a wide range of settings including inpatient, outpatient, emergency departments, and behavioral health crisis centers. I also have experience teaching and supervising medical students and psychiatry residents.

Dr. Lance Wobus completed his psychiatry residency at Richmond University Medical Center in New York City, where he treated patients in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. He earned his MD from St. George’s University School of Medicine, an MBA from the University of Oxford, an MA in Physics from Columbia University, and undergraduate degrees in Physics and English from the University of Texas at Austin. His experience includes caring for patients with depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric conditions. Prior to medicine, he worked in scientific research and medical publishing and has published and presented on topics spanning astrophysics, psychiatry, medical education, and mental health.

Dr. Wobus believes effective psychiatric care starts with listening and understanding each patient’s unique experiences, challenges, and goals. He fosters a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients can speak openly and participate actively in treatment decisions. He values clear communication, takes time to explain diagnoses and treatment options, and focuses on treating the whole person while building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and respect.

Dr. Wobus begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand symptoms, history, and goals. He develops individualized treatment plans that may include medication management, supportive therapy, lifestyle recommendations, and care coordination when appropriate. Through shared decision-making, ongoing monitoring, and open communication, he helps patients achieve meaningful improvements in well-being, functioning, and long-term mental health.

My practice entails medication management accompanied by supportive psychotherapy. I frequently encourage other forms of psychotherapy with a counselor to maximize treatment outcomes.

I am a board certified adult psychiatric provider with over 10 years of experience, and I have additional years working in the medical field as a physician assistant. After completing medical school at Central America Health Science University, I returned to New York City and completed my psychiatry residency at New York Medical College Program at Metropolitan Hospital Center. Subsequently, I moved to Minnesota and worked with Park Nicollet Health Service/HealthPartners, where I spent 10.5 years overseeing a successful psychiatric practice and helping patients who had been struggling with their conditions. I am a member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in addition to the American Psychiatry Association and State Psychiatry Association.

I also enjoy attending conferences and reading journals to learn about cutting-edge treatments so that I remain updated on the most recent FDA-approved medications.

I am an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist. I am passionate about my work and understand the impact of mental illnesses in daily life activities and in the family system. I have experience treating children and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, dementia, and more. I utilize medication management in conjunction with emotional and supportive therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. I work with each patient in an individualized manner and tailor personalized treatment plans that may include pharmacological treatment. In addition, I may recommend including a therapist in your care team to provide the best outcome.

I am originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, and am bilingual in Spanish and English. I earned my medical degree from Universidad de Guayaquil in Ecuador and then participated in a medical program at The William J. Harrington Training Program for Latin America and the Caribbean, at Jackson Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Miami in Florida. Afterwards, I completed my adult psychiatry residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Bronx Care Health System, and my fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Northwell Health in New York. I have experience working in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency departments. I have submitted and presented work to the American Psychiatric Association and have also collaborated on a book publication.

I take a patient-centered, bio-psycho-social approach to care. I value open communication and actively encourage both positive and constructive feedback to guide treatment. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where patients feel heard, respected, and validated throughout their care. I prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship, and I conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, gather collateral information when appropriate, and use baseline rating scales to understand patient concerns and goals. I collaborate with patients (and families if desired) to develop personalized treatment plans based on individual history, needs, and preferences, while tracking progress over time.

I am a board-certified Psychiatrist and Addiction Psychiatrist with extensive international training. I completed my medical education at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, followed by seven years of postgraduate residency across multiple specialties. After moving to the U.S. in 1994, I completed 27 months of fellowship training in forensic, addiction, and child & adolescent psychiatry. I have served as a visiting scientist and Research Assistant Professor and have broad experience treating adults, including uniformed personnel and those with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. I recently retired from a full-time Chief Medical Officer role.

I use an integrative approach to health in my psychiatric practice, combining evidence-based concepts in neurobiology with psychological, social, and spiritual/existential worldviews to understand and treat every patient. My primary practice is medication management, and I also integrate elements of psychotherapy into my work, typically within 30-minute follow-up visits. In addition to medication and psychotherapy, I incorporate wellness tools into visits, such as mindfulness exercises and sleep management strategies. If I believe that additional psychotherapy is needed, I will recommend that you add a therapist to your care team. My primary focus is working with adults with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma symptoms, ADHD, and problems with sleep. I enjoy working with people facing life transitions, especially older adults and women who are struggling with mental health challenges related to pregnancy and post-partum health. I have extensive experience working with people from many stages of life, with diverse world views and cultural backgrounds. I have always had an inclusive practice and welcome people who identify as LBGTQIA+.

I am board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. I received my medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical School and my PhD in Neurobiology from The Rockefeller University. I completed my Psychiatry residency and Sleep Medicine Fellowship training at the New York University Medical Center. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I was working at Hartford Healthcare with adults in intensive outpatient programs and at Hackensack Meridian Health outpatient clinics. I was the medical director of the Consultation Liaison Service at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and an assistant professor at UMass Medical School.

I have published and presented widely on topics related to Wellness in Psychiatry, Ethics, and Sleep Medicine. I am an advocate for finding your voice in medical decision-making. As part of my own life path, I became an Interfaith Minister and enjoy including spirituality and the supportive role it can play in healing for my patients. I also enjoy using sound healing for relaxation and stress management.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry with experience treating adults in private practice, outpatient psychiatry, partial hospitalization, and inpatient settings. I earned my medical degree from East Tennessee State University College of Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals. I have also served as Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Chief of Adult Outpatient Psychiatry for the Weill Cornell/NewYork-Presbyterian hospital system.

I believe effective psychiatric care is built on trust, open communication, and mutual respect. I take time to understand each person's experiences, strengths, and challenges while creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. My goal is to work collaboratively with you toward meaningful and achievable treatment goals.

Our first appointment focuses on your history, current concerns, and goals for treatment. Together, we develop an individualized plan that reflects your needs and preferences. My approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy informed by cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic principles. We regularly assess progress and adjust treatment as needed.

I have an interest in treating patients with a wide variety of psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and in working with patients who have experienced trauma. I believe in addressing holistic and lifestyle factors with my patients, including nutrition and sleep, in addition to pharmacology. I combine medication management and supportive psychotherapy to provide well-rounded and comprehensive care, and I prioritize involving patients actively in each step of their psychiatric treatment.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. I completed my undergraduate education at Barnard College, followed by medical school at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and then completed my psychiatry residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. I have previously worked in the Mount Sinai health system in the psychiatric emergency department and inpatient psychiatric unit.

I am a psychiatrist with experience in outpatient adult psychiatry, traumatic brain injury psychiatry, and interventional psychiatry, including TMS and ketamine treatment. I completed my psychiatry residency at Virginia Tech Carilion, where I served as Chief Resident. I enjoy helping patients understand their symptoms and find practical, evidence-based approaches for lasting improvement.

I believe good psychiatric care begins with listening. I want patients to feel comfortable being open and honest without judgment. I take a collaborative approach, making treatment decisions together based on your goals, preferences, and circumstances. I am supportive while being thoughtful and straightforward about treatment options, including medications and potential benefits and side effects.

During the first visit, I learn about your concerns, history, treatment experiences, and goals. Together, we develop an individualized plan that may include medication, therapy, behavioral strategies, or a combination. At follow-ups, we assess progress, address concerns or side effects, and adjust the plan as needed.