General Psychiatry at Bridge
Psychiatric care that starts with understanding the whole picture.
Bridge's General Psychiatry Program provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and ongoing care for patients experiencing a range of emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
We begin by understanding your symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, current medications, previous treatments, and how your mental health is affecting your everyday life.
You do not need to know exactly what diagnosis or treatment you need before reaching out.
When General Psychiatry May Be a Good Place to Start
Depression
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, low motivation, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, or symptoms affecting everyday functioning.
Anxiety
Excessive worry, physical tension, panic symptoms, avoidance, or anxiety interfering with everyday life.
Mood Changes
Significant or persistent changes in mood, energy, sleep, motivation, or behavior that may require further evaluation.
Attention & Concentration
Difficulty with focus, organization, impulsivity, motivation, or executive functioning.
OCD & Related Symptoms
Intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviors or compulsions that may require further evaluation or specialized care.
Stress-Related Difficulties
Mental health symptoms associated with major life changes, ongoing stress, work demands, relationships or other significant circumstances.
Diagnostic Clarification
Sometimes the most important first step is determining what is actually contributing to your symptoms.
A psychiatric evaluation can help clarify the clinical picture before treatment decisions are made.
Not sure what is causing your symptoms?
What care in the General Psychiatry Program looks like:
01
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Your care begins with a detailed discussion of your current concerns, psychiatric and medical history, medications, previous treatments, sleep, daily functioning, and other relevant factors.
The goal is to understand how your symptoms fit together.
02
Diagnostic Clarification
Many psychiatric conditions share similar symptoms.
Difficulty concentrating, for example, can occur with ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, medication effects, or other conditions.
03
Individualized Treatment Planning
Your clinician discusses available treatment options and the reasoning behind their recommendations.
04
Ongoing Follow-Up
Follow-up appointments allow your clinician to evaluate progress, discuss concerns or side effects, reassess symptoms, and adjust treatment when appropriate.
Treatment May Include:
Medication Management
When medication is appropriate, care may include starting, adjusting, continuing, or reviewing psychiatric medication based on diagnosis, history, response and overall health.
Medication is not automatically recommended for every patient.
Treatment Review
Already receiving psychiatric treatment?
Your clinician can review your current medications and discuss whether the existing approach still makes sense based on your symptoms and history.
Coordination of Care
Mental health can overlap with sleep, nutrition, physical health, therapy and other areas of care.
When appropriate, your psychiatrist may coordinate with Bridge clinicians or outside healthcare professionals.
Specialty Program Referral
Some conditions benefit from more focused expertise.
When appropriate, patients can be connected with one of Bridge's specialty programs.
Specialty Program Referral
Some conditions benefit from more focused expertise.
When appropriate, patients can be connected with one of Bridge's specialty programs:
Director: Dr. Khashayar Nattagh, MD
Associate Director: Dr. Maria Andrea Arellano, PhD
OCD & Anxiety
Director: Dr. Matthew Bonn, DO
ADHD
Director: Dr. Pari Mokhtari, PhD, RD
Clinical Nutrition
Director: Dr. Charles Dickey, MD/PhD
TMS & Interventional Psychiatry
Associate Director: Dr. Elika Razmjou, PsyD
Insomnia
Being referred to another program does not mean starting over.
It allows your care to move toward the clinician or service best suited to your needs.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You do not need to choose the right diagnosis or treatment before contacting us.
The purpose of your initial evaluation is to understand what you are experiencing and determine which type of care makes the most clinical sense.
Tell us what has been going on, what you have tried before, and what you would like help understanding.
Our team can help determine the appropriate next step.
Faq
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does the General Psychiatry Program treat?
The program supports patients with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood changes, attention and concentration difficulties, and other psychiatric symptoms. Your initial evaluation helps determine the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment approach.
Do I need to know my diagnosis before scheduling an appointment?
No. Many patients seek psychiatric care because they are experiencing symptoms but are unsure what is causing them. A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation can help clarify your symptoms and determine the most appropriate next step.
Does seeing a psychiatrist mean I will be prescribed medication?
Not necessarily. Medication may be recommended when clinically appropriate, but treatment decisions are based on your symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, previous treatments, preferences, and individual needs.
What happens during the first psychiatric appointment?
Your clinician will discuss your current concerns, symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, medications, previous treatments, sleep, daily functioning, and other relevant factors. This information helps guide diagnostic clarification and treatment planning.
What if I need more specialized treatment?
If your evaluation suggests that you would benefit from one of Bridge’s specialty programs or another type of care, your clinician can discuss those options with you and help guide the next step.
Whatever else is part of your picture, there's a program for that too.
Insomnia Program
A medication-free option for perinatal depression.
TMS is among the most evidence- supported non-pharmacological options for patients who can't or won't use medication during pregnancy.
OCD Program
TMS is FDA-cleared for OCD.
For treatment-resistant OCD, TMS enters the plan as a coordinated recommendation from both Dr. Nattagh and Dr. Dickey — each with full clinical context.
Research Center
Where TMS protocol decisions come
from.
The same physician directing your TMS is tracking the outcomes. Protocol development and clinical decisions are one continuous process at Bridge.
Bridge Research Center
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