Bridgette Hathaway, LCSW

Laura Hendricks has been a PMHNP for over 20 years and has practiced in outpatient treatment settings, inpatient psychiatric facilities, Private Practice, Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Telepsychiatry.  She has worked with all ages and brings a Family Systems perspective to her work, assisting patients to become more aware of their own development, attachment style, and awareness of how to change behavior patterns to create more satisfying lives.  In addition, Laura is a longtime practitioner of Non-Violent Communication (Compassionate Communication), a modality for increasing empathic connections with oneself and with others.  She incorporates these tools into her practice to support people to live more fully.  

Laura works from a whole person perspective, assisting clients to access their strengths and in utilizing treatment tools as needed.  This begins by building a strong and respectful therapeutic relationship built on collaboration and shared decision making.  She practices evidence-based medication management and values the incorporation of supportive counseling and psychoeducation as part of every encounter.  She believes that patients are empowered by becoming more educated about their mental health.  Laura practices trauma informed care, especially in regard to developmental trauma.  

Laura starts with a thorough assessment to identify and clarify diagnoses and treatment needs.  The assessment process is ongoing throughout treatment, to help further refine understanding of the patient, and to consider optimal treatment goals and strategies.  Laura works collaboratively with patients and supports shared decision making.  She values working from a strength's perspective and empowerment of patients.

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Dr. Laura Obler is board-certified in adult psychiatry. She received her medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, where she stayed to complete her psychiatry residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience. During residency she received specialized training in reproductive psychiatry (the treatment of women who are considering pregnancy or are pregnant or postpartum) and acted as Chief Resident of the Women's Life Center at UCLA. Dr. Obler has experience working with a diverse group of patients. She has previously worked in community clinics in the greater Los Angeles area and as a staff psychiatrist at UCLA. She prefers a holistic approach to psychiatric treatment and therefore uses a combination of medication management and talking therapies to treat patients. Techniques she may utilize include cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential psychodynamic therapy, mentalization based therapy, and medical hypnosis.

Dr. Arif Patel is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. He obtained his medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Authority Health, an affiliate of Michigan State University. In addition, he has completed a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Fellowship from the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. He has 4 years of clinical experience. Dr. Patel's practice focuses primarily on medication management. Follow-up appointments typically last 30 minutes and incorporate elements of supportive psychotherapy, CBT, and motivational interviewing. Dr. Patel utilizes a collaborative approach to treatment, ensuring that treatment plans align with patients' goals and values. Dr. Patel has extensive clinical experience in various psychiatric settings including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. He has treated patients of various ages and of diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. He has extensive training in the community mental health system, where he has treated patients with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. Dr. Patel practices general adult psychiatry. His practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive psychotherapy. Dr. Patel has experience in treating a wide array of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and ADHD.

Dr. Jeffrey Seley is board certified in adult psychiatry. He has been in practice for over 21 years. Dr. Seley's practice focuses on medication management in conjunction with supportive therapy and psychoeducation in 20-30 minute follow-up visits. At times, Dr. Seley may recommend additional therapy and ask that you bring another therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. Dr. Seley graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. degree in psychology. He received his medical degree from the University of South Florida and completed his residency at New York University and its affiliated hospitals, including Tisch and Lenox Hill, where he served as chief resident. He has worked for over twenty years in private practice and at a large community hospital in Pennsylvania. His extensive hospital experience kept him sharply focused on the connection between medical issues and mental health presentations. Dr. Seley brings to his patients over twenty years of experience in general adult psychiatry treating a wide variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, and geriatric issues. His treatment philosophy stresses the importance of being responsive, compassionate, and kind. He sees his work as the enhancement of hope.

Dr. Priya Mukhopadhyay is a board certified adult psychiatrist. She completed her psychiatry residency training at Richmond University Medical Center in NYC. She has practiced in various settings over her career including inpatient, outpatient, comprehensive psychiatric emergency program (CPEP), and the consult liaison service to name a few. She has experience providing patients with compassionate psychiatric care treating patients with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, family and relationship issues, as well as other mental health issues. Dr. Priya's practice focuses on medication management. Typically, she offers this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. The philosophy of her practice is to collaborate with patients to meet their specific needs and make an impact in various stages of their lives. Growing up in NYC as a South Asian American female in medicine, Dr. Priya strongly values diversity and compassion and strives to make her patients feel heard, validated, and comfortable at all times.

Belinda received her undergraduate education at the University of Tulsa and her education and training in the role of Nurse Practitioner from the University of Texas-Arlington and holds a Master of Science in Nursing.  She is nationally board certified in psychiatry for the lifespan.  She has over a decade of experience working in outpatient, residential, and inpatient levels of care. She is skilled in medication management and the use of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and psychodynamic approaches.

Belinda is a nationally board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who is passionate about continual development and life-long learning.  She has over a decade of experience and worked for over 5 years in a residential eating disorders facility.  She has evaluated and treated patients with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.  She believes it is imperative to address the whole person and thrives on helping people find individualized solutions. Although she specializes in using medication when necessary to alleviate symptoms, she incorporates therapeutic approaches into patient visits to help people find the solutions that work best for them.

Belinda prioritizes the therapeutic relationship and supports patient-centered goals.  She enjoys empowering patients to choose options that work best for their lives and encourages people to engage in self-care.  She fervently supports helping people find ways to improve the quality of their lives by helping them identify areas where they struggle with issues of depression or grief.  Additionally, she assists people in recognizing and overcoming their fears by identifying stressors and encouraging them to adopt new ways of coping. She inspires people to reduce stress in their lives and prioritize rest and sleep to enhance the overall wellness of their body, mind, and soul.

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