Dr. Stein’s Philosophy & Approach
“I have been a medical doctor for 20 years and feel very fulfilled by my work helping people reach and maintain mental health and balance. I chose psychiatry as my medical specialty because I thoroughly enjoy both the science of medicine and the application of psychotherapy – both effective tools that can be used independently or in combination to achieve emotional wellness. l am also very interested in the use of supplements (such as omega-3 fatty acids, certain herbs, vitamins and minerals), relaxation techniques and exercise in the management of mental health.” — Kira Stein, MD
Approaches
Dr. Stein’s practice is based on evidence-based diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems using an integrative approach. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Stein is also a medical doctor and makes it a priority to approach patient care as holistically as possible, keeping in mind non-psychiatric medical diagnoses, and potential nutritional and hormonal contributions to a patient’s condition.
Dr. Stein likes to understand her patients in terms of their individual family backgrounds, childhood environments, unique cultural customs and personal lifestyles because — while we all have genetic predispositions — environmental stressors are what often trigger the expression of many illnesses. Dr. Stein evaluates and treats adult men and women with mood, anxiety, attentional and other behavioral difficulties using a variety of approaches, including:
- Psychopharmacology for adults (medication management)
- Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques
- Integrative Approach
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Trauma-focused Therapy
- Mindfulness
“By approaching each patient from an integrative point of view, I can address patients’ specific biological imbalances and coping difficulties with techniques and therapy that are personalized and specific, such as physical exercise, nutritional changes, light therapy, talk therapy, non-invasive brain stimulation techniques and medication.” — Kira Stein, MD