The first meeting will be a thorough psychiatric evaluation during which you will have an opportunity to tell Dr. Lesniak about what's been bothering you, your goals, and your personal and family history.

Your records and labs will be reviewed and you will be informed if any additional labs are recommended. Afterwards, Dr. Lesniak will offer feedback, explain treatment options, inquire about your preferences and discuss recommendations.

Psychotherapy can help better manage stress and improve coping strategies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be very helpful for depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other issues

Cognitive Processing Therapy is a type of CBT for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Mindfulness based therapy & different types of meditations (including expressive)

Psychodynamic Therapy can help patients identify behavior patterns and gain insight into behaviors and emotions. It can help improve relationships, reduce depression, anxiety and other symptoms.

Supportive Therapy

Medications can be helpful in alleviating symptoms when chosen thoughtfully and based on a person's individual needs.

Dr. Lesniak works closely with patients to choose medications that are the best match for them as individuals, based on their particular symptoms, diagnosis and history. Dr. Lesniak discusses the options in detail.

• Depression

• Anxiety and Panic Disorders

• OCD

• PTSD

• Abuse

• Social Anxiety Disorder

• Adjustment Disorder

• Bereavement

• Phobias

• Bipolar Disorder

• Relationship difficulties

• Stress

• Insomnia

• Veterans’ issues

• Improving coping skills & resilience

• Work-life balance problems

• Other mental health issues