What sets Dr. Ghorieshi and his team apart from other mental health providers?
As Medical Director, Dr. Ghorieshi understands that the best approach to addressing psychiatric concerns requires combining scientific data, personal clinical experience, and an understanding of each patient's unique medical and personal history.
With over 20,000 Ketamine treatments performed, advanced studies in psychiatry, pain management, addiction, and other psychiatric conditions, he has the knowledge and career experience to and complete patient-centric care, we give our patients the best opportunity for hope.
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 encourage our patients to have a trusted support person participate in their healing journey.
How do you handle patient data and privacy?
At Palo Alto Mind Body, we see mental illness with the same compassion and acceptance as diabetes or Glaucoma. Yet, we also recognize that we need to be more vigilant in protecting personal data because of the stigma that may exist outside our center's walls.
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.
What Services are offered?
Palo Alto Mind Body offers advanced psychiatric and pain management services. These include medication management, talk therapy, functional medicine resources, and ketamine treatments. See www.paloaltomindbody.com for "treatments offered" and "what we treat."
Is there a doctor at the clinic who can prescribe me medication?
Yes. We have our Med