A Comprehensive Approach to Understanding Your Mental Health
I believe that a thorough evaluation is the foundation of effective treatment. My process combines clinical assessment with a deep understanding of your unique life context to identify the root causes of your symptoms. Whether you are navigating ADHD, anxiety, or mood disorders, I provide the clarity and support you need to move forward with harmony.Â
Medication Management
I believe that effective treatment begins with a deep understanding of the science behind your symptoms. My medication management approach is evidence-based, ensuring that every prescription is tailored to your unique biological profile and clinical needs. I prioritize stability and long-term wellness, working closely with you to adjust dosages and monitor progress through regular, compassionate check-ins.
Personalized Protocols
Customized treatment plans for ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Regular Monitoring
Ongoing clinical evaluations to ensure optimal therapeutic response.
Compassionate Care
Supportive guidance throughout the entire medication journey.
Holistic Support
True mental wellness extends beyond therapy and medication. I integrate critical lifestyle factors and other pillars of health into your treatment plan to support a balanced and fulfilling life.Â
Targeted Nutrition
Physical Exercise
Sleep Architecture
We will explore the gut-brain axis, ensuring your diet provides the essential nutrients required for optimal health.
Physical activity is viewed as a clinical intervention. As a former fitness instructor, I will help you reach fitness goals that naturally boost BDNF, reduce inflammation, and enhance executive function.
I consider healthy sleep habits as non-negotiable for neural repair and emotional stability. I can help you improve your sleep with lasting behavioral interventions.Â
Hormonal Health
Social Connection
Spiritual & Mindfulness
Hormonal shifts across life stages influence mood and sleep, and are clinical factors in your holistic treatment planning. When appropriate, hormones may be prescribed as adjunct therapy for your mental health.Â
Meaningful community and supportive relationships are powerful clinical tools that foster resilience and long-term mental health.
Your personal values and mindfulness tools can be seamlessly integrated into your care to support well-being when desired.
Psychotherapy Services
By request or invitation, I offer longer individual psychotherapy sessions (60 minutes) which can be conducted with or without medication management. This dedicated time allows for a deeper exploration of your personal goals and challenges. To ensure therapeutic momentum, patients in this program must be able to commit to a weekly or bi-weekly schedule.
Personalized Approach
Dr. Friedeman’s approach combines insight-focused therapy with evidence-based CBT and DBT techniques to help you understand the 'why' while gaining practical tools for the 'how'.
Clinical Training
Drawing from extensive experience across several training modalities, the therapeutic environment is tailored to support complex psychiatric and emotional needs.
Motivational Interviewing
Therapeutic Commitment
With advanced training in motivational interviewing, Dr. Friedeman utilizes this proven therapy to increase participation in health-promoting behaviors and lasting change.
Weekly or bi-weekly session consistency is required for patients to maintain clinical progress and ensure a stable therapeutic alliance.
Appointment Types
I offer several types of visits to ensure your care is appropriately tailored to your clinical needs and goals.
New Patient Initial Evaluation – 90 minutes
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to review your history, clarify goals, share a diagnostic impression, and outline an initial treatment plan.
Follow-Up Visit – 30 minutes
Ongoing medication management and psychotherapy check-in to review progress, adjust treatment, and address current concerns.
Brief Follow-Up – 15 minutes (by approval only)
Focused medication check-in and brief therapeutic support when a shorter visit is clinically appropriate.
Psychotherapy Only – 60 minutes (by approval only)
Dedicated psychotherapy session without medication management for established patients when clinically indicated.