When families are partners in care and have access to education and support, the patient outcome is often better. Educational programs for families are promoted as a routine part of mental health treatment. Information and knowledge are empowering. When a patient and family have a deeper understanding, the therapeutic process is more effectively advanced resulting in better outcomes.
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Dr. Dorsky specializes in the treatment of the following conditions:
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- ADHD
- OCD
- Bipolar Disorder
- PTSD
- Somatic Disorders
- Eating Disorders
Depressive Disorders are conditions where someone may experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness that may interfere with their daily activities.
Conditions treated include:
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features
- Postpartum Depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Anxiety Disorders are more than temporary worry or fear. Symptoms may interfere with job performance, school work, and relationships.
Conditions treated include:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorders
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Selective Mutism
- Panic Disorders
- Specific Phobias
ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. He or she may also be restless and almost constantly active.
Conditions treated include:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder predominantly inattentive type
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder predominantly hyperactive/impulsive type
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder combined type
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a common chronic disorder in which a person has uncontrollable reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the uncontrollable urge to repeat over and over.
Conditions treated include:
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- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Hoarding Disorder
- Trichotillomania
- Excoriation (skin picking) Disorder
- Tic Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is a complex mood disorder characterized by extreme highs and lows of emotions.
Conditions treated include:
- Bipolar I
- Bipolar II
- Cyclothymic Disorder
PTSD can develop in people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. People with PTSD may feel stressed or frightened when they are not in danger.
Conditions treated include:
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Reactive Attachment Disorder
- Acute Stress Disorder
- Adjustment Disorder
Somatic Disorders are conditions where psychological stressors present as physical symptoms.
Conditions treated include:
- Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Illness Anxiety Disorder
- Conversion Disorder
- Psychological factors affecting other medical conditions
Eating disorders are psychological conditions that cause disturbances in a patients everyday diet. It can manifest as eating extremely small amounts of food or severely overeating.
Conditions treated include:
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Pica
- Rumination Disorder