What is Integrative Mental Health?
Integrative Mental Health is becoming increasingly popular as more people seek out complementary and more holistic treatments for mental health issues. At GWCIM, we offer Integrative Psychiatry and Psychotherapy services. The Integrative Mental Health approach is a way to address mental health concerns that goes beyond the limitations of traditional psychiatric and therapy treatment and underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to mental health care. Many factors can influence Mental Health, and, thus, the Integrative approach advocates that treatment should be personalized to meet the unique needs of each individual and include various supportive modalities.
Integrative Psychiatry
Integrative Psychiatry addresses the underlying imbalances and root causes of mental health issues rather than merely treating symptoms. This may involve various strategies, such as Functional Medicine tests, nutritional assessments, exercise regimens, stress reduction, acupuncture, biofeedback, bodywork, massage, natural supplements, homeopathy, and botanicals. Additionally, Integrative Psychiatry may incorporate psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, and medication when deemed appropriate. Integrative Psychiatry strives to provide comprehensive and highly individualized care.
GWCIM Integrative Psychiatrist:
Integrative Psychotherapy
Integrative Psychotherapy is a holistic approach to psychological counseling and therapy that draws on various therapeutic techniques and theories from different schools of psychology to address clients’ unique needs and preferences. It seeks to integrate and combine the best elements from many therapeutic modalities to provide a comprehensive and tailored approach to mental and emotional well-being.
Clients with complex or multifaceted issues that may not be fully addressed by a single therapeutic approach are most benefited from Integrative Psychotherapy. By combining elements from different modalities, therapists can create a comprehensive and flexible treatment plan that can lead to positive therapeutic outcomes.
This approach is grounded in the belief that no single therapeutic model is universally applicable, and clients can benefit from a tailored combination of methods and modalities that best suit their unique needs and goals.
GWCIM Integrative Psychiatrist:
Provider: Dr. Sally Novak, LCSW, MSOM, LAc., MSW
Importance of Therapeutic Relationships
Integrative Psychiatry and Psychotherapy strongly emphasize the therapeutic relationship between the patient and the healthcare provider. They value collaboration between the patient and their healthcare team, recognizing that the patient’s goals and values should guide a treatment plan. The integrative approach encourages patients to play an active role in their mental health care, promoting cloent’s empowerment and ownership over their healing process.
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity
Another vital aspect of Integrative Mental Health is the focus on cultural sensitivity and diversity. It recognizes that mental health care should be accessible and inclusive for all individuals, regardless of their background or cultural beliefs.
GWCIM Mental Health providers received training in additional Integrative modalities such as Functional Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine.
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
We are thrilled to announce the successful reintroduction of Ketamine therapy at GWCIM. In our enhanced Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) program, we provide IM (and if necessary, IV) Ketamine along with extensive counseling. Read more on KAP service page.
Our Providers:
GWCIM Mental Health providers received training in additional Integrative modalities such as Functional Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, and Herbal Medicine.
Misty Embrey, MD, psychiatry
Sally Novak, LCSW, DOM, L.Ac., MSW, psychotherapy
Angela Gabriel, MSOM, L.Ac., SEP (Somatic Experiencing)
Yael Flusberg, Mindfulness Coach, Reiki, Yoga Therapy
Nina Paul and Cynthia Powell, MBSR course
Jennifer Rioux, PhD, trauma-informed coach
