Dr. Douglas Zelisko

I am Dr. Douglas Zelisko (often affectionately referred to as "Dr. Z"), a Board-Certified Psychiatrist dedicated to holistic and integrative mental health care. My educational background includes degrees from Amherst College and St. George's University School of Medicine, followed by a Psychiatry residency at the UConn School of Medicine.

I specialize in treating adults with a wide range of issues, specifically:

• Anxiety and Depression
• Trauma
• Grief and Loss
• Relationship Issues
• Focus / ADHD
• Physical ailments related to mental health

My practice is unique in that I combine traditional psychiatric expertise with holistic methods to treat the "whole you"—mind, body, and spirit—rather than just addressing symptoms.

My approach is best described as I̲n̲t̲e̲g̲r̲a̲t̲i̲v̲e̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲I̲n̲d̲i̲v̲i̲d̲u̲a̲l̲i̲z̲e̲d̲. I believe in addressing the root causes of your struggles by considering your emotional, physical, and spiritual health together.

• P̲r̲i̲m̲a̲r̲y̲ ̲M̲o̲d̲a̲l̲i̲t̲y̲: I primarily practice Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, though I am trained in various other modalities (such as CBT and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy) to best suit your specific needs.
• H̲o̲l̲i̲s̲t̲i̲c̲ ̲F̲o̲c̲u̲s̲: I view treatment through a wide lens that goes beyond just medication. I integrate nutraceuticals, genetic insights, and comprehensive lifestyle coaching into my care.
• T̲h̲e̲ ̲E̲n̲v̲i̲r̲o̲n̲m̲e̲n̲t̲: I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable being vulnerable and starting the process of healing.

You can expect a supportive environment where you feel truly heard. The primary goal of our first session is to conduct an i̲n̲-̲d̲e̲p̲t̲h̲ ̲a̲s̲s̲e̲s̲s̲m̲e̲n̲t̲ ̲o̲f̲ ̲y̲o̲u̲r̲ ̲n̲e̲e̲d̲s̲.

Instead of a quick diagnosis, we will take the time to formulate a detailed treatment plan that is specifically tailored to you. This plan will likely extend beyond medication and therapy to include recommendations regarding:

• Diet and Nutrition
• Exercise
• Supplements

By the end of the session, the aim is to establish a collaborative provider-patient relationship where you feel supported every step of the way.