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