S. Kelly Gupta, MD
Services
Therapy
Psychotherapy has undergone rigorous scientific study and is a proven treatment for many psychiatric issues, either on its own or in conjunction with medication. The frequency and duration of therapy depend upon the issues we're treating and the gains you which to achieve.
Therapy is a collaborative venture--a safe and shared exploration--within which we gain access to your inner wisdom and wholeness. My therapy style weaves together several approaches, including insight-oriented therapy, metacognitive therapy (MCT), and motivational enhancement. My style is interactive and balances structure with open exploration. Our work skillfully incorporates humor, laughter, and irreverence.
Medication Treatment
When judiciously prescribed, psychiatric medication can be a powerful tool to reduce symptoms and improve one’s quality of life. For some conditions, it is an absolutely necessary component of treatment. Medication may also serve as a vehicle to help patients effectively engage in psychotherapy and lifestyle interventions.
My approach to psychiatric medication is to:
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Use as little as is needed to effectively do the job
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Safely reduce or discontinue it whenever possible, with the understanding that some
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Utilize it as a component of a more comprehensive treatment approach
Lifestyle Intervention
Physical activity, supplements, meditation, and social connection are potent interventions that are often as effective as medication. We will typically integrate one or more of these into your treatment plan in an achievable way that doesn’t overwhelm you.
Coaching-based Therapy
A coaching-based approach is ideal when my patients have achieved significant improvement and want to create more in their lives.
Common issues:
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Switching careers
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Starting/building a business
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Enhancing leadership skills and work relationships
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Creating balance between work and the rest of life
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Cultivating meaning and fulfillment
These are all exciting! Here, we can harness the unique power of coaching while maintaining the stability of our doctor-patient relationship. The defining shift in our work at this stage is that my psychiatric expertise takes the back seat and your wisdom does the driving.
In coaching-based psychotherapy, we:
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Define the vision of what you wish to create
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Unlock your inner wisdom where the solutions reside
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Define doable next steps from a place of ease
We co-create your life with you at the helm of the journey.
For individuals who desire life/executive coaching and do not require treatment of a mental health condition, please contact me via my coaching business website: www.kellygupta.com