What sets Dr. Ghorieshi and his team apart from other mental health providers?
Dr. Ghorieshi understands that the best approach to healing psychiatric concerns requires melding evidence-based medicine, clinical experience, and each patient's unique medical and personal history.
With the experience of over 20,000 Ketamine/Spravato treatments performed and complete patient-centric care, we give our patients the best opportunity for mind and body health.
What are some tools and techniques used in psychiatric care?
Answer: There are several ways to approach psychiatric care and support. No two people share the same experience of psychiatric issues, and no two treatment paths are exactly alike. At Palo Alto Mind Body, patients receive highly customized care shaped to meet their unique needs and goals. Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy, is a great place to begin. Many different forms of talk therapy focus on getting to know your specific strengths and challenges and helping you find ways to achieve better mental and emotional stability.
Medication might also play a role in treating psychiatric conditions. Ketamine is a particularly promising treatment, especially for depression in people who have tried other options without success. Drug therapy is never a stand-alone treatment. You work with your practitioner to create a treatment path that aligns with your needs.
How long will I need psychiatric care?
Your treatment planning is tailored to your specific needs and issues. The initial treatment stage focuses on gathering information about your health history and discussing the efforts you have made in the past to manage psychological conditions. Next, your practitioner works closely with you to create a path toward enhanced function and quality of life.
Your feedback is an essential part of the process, so feel free to track and share any changes you notice as you move through treatment. There is no specific timeline for psychiatric care. Some people require more frequent and intensive treatment at the beginning of their journey, then return occasionally for follow-up visits. Others incorporate psychiatric care into their long-term health and wellness planning. When you’re ready to start, reach out to Palo Alto Mind Body online or by phone to find an appointment time that fits your schedule.
Can I bring a companion with me to my treatments?
Yes. We welcome and encourage patients to bring a trusted support person to be actively involved in their healing journey. Here's a blog we did referencing the value of a support person: How to Support a Loved One Through PTSD and Helping a Loved One with Chronic Pain.
How quickly can I be seen by a member of your team?
Depending on the service requested, we typically see new patients within a week of their request. PAMB maintains regular hours, Monday through Friday. We may see patients outside of regular hours based on unique circumstances.
Can I pick the provider I want to work with?
The interventional providers at Palo Alto Mind Body work as a team. You will get the opportunity to meet with a variety of providers, allowing for a diverse, collaborative experience. If you have a preference to meet with a specific provider, we will try our best to accommodate that request. Click here to request an appointment.
What Services and Treatments are offered at PAMB?
Palo Alto Mind Body offers advanced interventional psychiatry and pain management services. These include IV ketamine infusions, FDA-approved Spravato (esketamine), psychotherapy ("talk therapy"), and functional medicine services. See the above sections for Treatments Offered and What We Treat for more detailed information.
How is a provider selected?
We take a comprehensive, team approach to your care. As the saying goes, "two [or more] heads are better than one," so we offer the full training and experience of our entire team to tailor your treatment to your needs.
How does PAMB work with other providers?
As an interventional psychiatry clinic, we value collaboration with your primary mental health provider and prioritize this for all patients. We also welcome and encourage collaboration with other medical and mental health specialties.
Can I pick the provider I want to work with?
The interventional providers at Palo Alto Mind Body work as a team. You will get the opportunity to meet with a variety of providers, allowing for a diverse, collaborative experience. If you have a preference to meet with a specific provider, we will try our best to accommodate that request.
Is there a doctor at the clinic who can prescribe medication for me?
Yes, we have on-site providers who can prescribe psychotropic medications.
How quickly can I be seen by a member of your team?
We can often see new patients within one to two days of receiving your electronic new patient documents. However, insurance authorizations for some services can take additional time. We have extended hours to allow treatment appointments at times that fit into your schedule. If you have a special scheduling consideration, just let us know--we always be as flexible and accommodating as possible.
Where are you located?
We are located in Palo Alto's Cal Ave Business District directly on historic California Avenue, with easy access to a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes. Street parking is free for two hours, and there is a large parking garage (free for three hours) immediately behind our building. Palo Alto Mind Body. 206 California Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306
What information/paperwork should an individual be ready to provide when they want to become a patient at PAMB?
You may be asked to fill out paperwork regarding your physical/mental health history, personal information, insurance, a release of information to communicate with your providers, and a financial agreement. If you have any questions about these forms, our clinical coordinators and financial counselors are available to assist you throughout the process.
How do you handle patient data and privacy?
We approach each individual's care with compassion, respect, and clinical integrity and are especially committed to safeguarding your privacy and medical records. Your personal health information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality and care, and we try to go above and beyond for you to receive treatment in a confidential and private setting. For example, while it is not always 100% infallible, our goal is that you never even seen another patient while at our clinic, so we only use private rooms, not shared waiting rooms or group treatment settings.