I’m a psychiatrist who practices from a psychodynamic perspective, with attention to emotional depth, meaning, and the ways our histories shape how we experience ourselves and others. My work focuses on understanding symptoms in context — as expressions of what is happening within your mind, your relationships, and our society.
I work with people navigating periods of change, loss, and transition, when familiar ways of coping no longer feel sufficient. Treatment offers space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what has been carried — often outside of awareness — so that new ways of relating to oneself and others can emerge. I believe lasting change comes from engaging the deeper roots of emotional life, allowing insight and relationship to support growth that extends beyond symptom relief and into how one lives, loves, and connects.
I work with clients who want therapy alone, as well as those who want therapy combined with medication management. When medication is part of care, I start it thoughtfully, after a careful discussion of risks, benefits, alternatives, and the evidence behind each option, and I make any changes slowly and deliberately. Even so, most of our time together is devoted to therapy. Most clients meet with me at least weekly, and sometimes twice weekly when symptoms are more severe.
I offer all prospective clients a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation so we can connect, talk briefly about what’s bringing you in, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
In our first session, I'll take time to fully explore the context surrounding your experience and what has brought you to treatment. I don't believe mental suffering is simply a "chemical imbalance" disconnected from the rest of a person's life. Instead, I see it as shaped by biological, psychological, and social forces, and as deeply connected to our ingrained ways of being in and moving through the world. Part of our work together will be to understand those patterns, so that meaningful psychological and interpersonal change can improve your quality of life.
My evaluation takes place over two to three one-hour sessions. During this time, we'll explore your current symptoms and your past medical and psychiatric history, and begin to understand your life story. This gives us a thoughtful foundation for deciding together on the approach that fits you best.
Read more at my website: https://www.inezgarzanitimd.com/
