Benjamin Sparks

I aim to help adolescents and adults with their mental health by addressing the whole person. The first visit is lots of questions, getting to know you and your needs, and then talking about diagnoses and possible ways forward. I am a straightforward person, looking to partner with you to improve your mental health. I do so usually with the use of medications. I try to educate you and empower you to make the best decision for yourself and your mental health. I strive to listen to you, your needs, your wants, and provide you with a solution that works for you.

I look at the whole person, suggest evidence-based medications and options to help you in as many ways as possible, and try to use the lowest dose of any medication that has the largest impact on your needs. I use different aspects of motivational interviewing, behavior change theories, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I strive to provide you with consistent care that helps you know what to expect as follow-up visits. I believe one of the largest aspects missing in healthcare is educating you, the patient, and try to educate you to make the best decisions for you! Unless it is a safety concern, you are driving your treatment, and I am guiding you and providing you with options.

In the first session we will play several games of 20 questions, getting to know you, your struggles and needs. Then I will ask you if there is anything that we have not talked about that you feel that I should know before we move forward. I will then discuss any diagnoses with you, and present you with possible options moving forward. If wanted, I will give you my opinion as to what I recommend is addressed first.