Services
I believe mental health cannot be separated from the rest of your health.
The brain does not function in isolation, and neither do the challenges that bring people to treatment. Your mental health is influenced by your physical health, hormones, relationships, life experiences, environment, purpose, and countless other factors. My approach is grounded in understanding the whole person rather than focusing on symptoms alone.
I also believe that healing begins when people feel heard, understood, and valued. My role is not simply to prescribe medication or address a diagnosis. It is to become your partner in creating the highest quality of life possible, both now and in the years ahead.
Conditions I Treat
My practice specializes in women's mental health across the reproductive lifespan, with particular expertise in complex cases where psychiatric symptoms overlap with medical, hormonal, and life-transition factors.
Reproductive Psychiatry
Pregnancy and postpartum mental health concerns
Family planning and preconception psychiatric consultation
Psychiatric medication management during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Mental health concerns related to fertility and reproductive transitions
Perimenopause & Menopause
Mood changes related to perimenopause and menopause
Anxiety and depression during midlife transitions
Cognitive concerns, including brain fog and concentration difficulties
Sleep disruption
Irritability, emotional dysregulation, and changes in motivation
Psychiatric symptoms associated with hormonal transitions
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar I Disorder
Bipolar II Disorder
Mood stabilization across the reproductive lifespan
Pregnancy planning and medication management for bipolar disorder
Complex bipolar presentations requiring specialized care
Additional Conditions Treated
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Trauma-related conditions
Adjustment disorders
Complex psychiatric presentations involving multiple medical conditions
Cognitive and behavioral concerns requiring comprehensive evaluation
Treatment Modalities
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Every treatment plan begins with a thorough understanding of the full picture. I review psychiatric history, medical history, medications, lifestyle factors, family history, and previous treatments to identify patterns and connections that may have been overlooked. Many patients come to me after years of fragmented care, and a comprehensive evaluation often reveals important factors influencing their symptoms.
Medication Management
Medication management is never simply about writing prescriptions. I carefully consider psychiatric symptoms alongside medical conditions, hormonal factors, reproductive goals, medication safety, and long-term outcomes. This is especially important for patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning pregnancy, navigating perimenopause or menopause, or managing complex medical conditions.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is integrated into every appointment rather than separated from the rest of treatment. Depending on your needs, our work may incorporate psychodynamic principles, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral strategies, and supportive therapy techniques. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change.
Laboratory Evaluation & Nutritional Support
Physical health plays a significant role in mental health. When appropriate, laboratory testing may be used to evaluate factors that can influence mood, cognition, energy, sleep, and overall well-being. Nutritional and supplement-based interventions may also be considered as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
Creyos Cognitive Assessment Platform
I offer access to the Creyos digital cognitive assessment platform, an advanced, scientifically validated tool that helps evaluate cognitive function and behavioral health. Creyos allows for more detailed assessment of areas such as attention, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning, providing valuable information that can support diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring.
Integrative Psychiatry
Integrative psychiatry allows me to look beyond symptoms and diagnoses to understand how multiple aspects of health interact. This approach considers the relationship between mental health, physical health, hormones, lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, stress, and environment in order to create more comprehensive and sustainable treatment plans.
Appointment Types
Initial Evaluation
Length: 90 Minutes
Fee: $895
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that includes an in-depth review of your mental health history, medical history, medications, current concerns, goals, and relevant records. This appointment lays the foundation for a personalized treatment plan designed around your unique needs.
Extended Follow-Up Appointment
Length: 50 Minutes
Fee: $595
Designed for patients who would benefit from more in-depth discussions, psychotherapy, medication management, or complex treatment planning. These appointments allow the flexibility to address both immediate concerns and broader long-term goals.
Follow-Up Appointment
Length: 25 Minutes
Fee: $395
Focused follow-up visits for medication management, symptom monitoring, treatment adjustments, and ongoing support.
NOTE: This practice uses Reimbursify to file your out-of-network insurance claims on your behalf, so reimbursement checks come straight to your mailbox — at no cost to you.
A Different Approach to Psychiatric Care
My goal is not simply to help you manage symptoms.
My goal is to understand you well enough to help you build a life with greater health, purpose, fulfillment, and freedom. By taking the time to understand the whole picture, we can work toward meaningful improvements that reduce suffering, improve quality of life, and help you spend less time navigating the healthcare system and more time living your life.
"Too often, mental health symptoms are treated in isolation from the rest of the body. I believe meaningful healing starts with understanding the whole picture."
— DR. HUNZIKER
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