Psychiatric Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Social Phobia, Alcoholism or Addictions, Eating Disorders, Asperger's Syndrome.
SHARON PACKER, M.D. TELEPSYCHIATRY PSYCHIATRY Psychopharmacology supplements the newest, scientifically proven, evidence-based techniques with Nature Therapy plus Creative Therapies based on literature, music, visual arts and dance.
Individual Attention to your Situation
Your situation is unique.We tailor treatments to your needs and values, starting with a thorough initial evaluation (or two).
About Binge Eating/Food Addiction/Bulimia
Eating disorders come in many shapes and sizes. Sometimes ANOREXIA starts first, with food restrictions, but bingeing later, onto BULIMIA or FOOD ADDICTION.
Several medications can curb those cycles, stop symptoms, making experimentally-proven CBT more effective and faster-acting. Many people with eating disorders also experience depression, obsessive traits or OCD, PTSD, or bipolar-which are treatable if identified.
Because we stress medical issues as much as psychiatric issues, we encourage medical care or preventative care from the get-go. We coordinate with GI specialists, endocrinologists, cardiologists, dentists. We are experienced in the use of meds that stop the urge to purge, and we stress the use of proven psychotherapies.
We realize that concommitant alcohol or substance use disorders (or some herbals) often complicate eating disorders. So we pay close attention to those issues also.
About Alcohol Abuse/Alcohol Addiction
We strive to relieve distressing symptoms quickly. Alcohol problems and other addictions, including FOOD ADDICTION, are easier to treat than before. To supplement time-honored "will power," or lenthy, expensive analytic approaches, or AA, we use newer, safer meds to relieve urges to drink or drug, binge or purge--and we add experimentally-proven CBT. Those from alcoholic families often benefit most. We welcome ACOA (adult children of alcoholics).
About BINGE EATING & BULIMIA & FOOD ADDICTION
Experts agree that BINGE EATING is a real disorder --and that some people have actual FOOD ADDICTION.
Several safe, effective meds can curb appetite, stop cravings, decrease impulsivity. DR. PACKER makes treatments affordable by combining FDA-approved generic meds. GLUTIDES are available but are not the only answer. To learn more, contact us at DRPACKER @ HOTMAIL.COM Other issues that we help are:
About Opioid OVERUSE or Addiction
Prescription opioid overuse and addiction have reached epidemic proportions in the US. Percodan, Oxycontin (Oxy-C), Vicodan, Tramadol addiction are several times more common than heroin addiction. Many people accidentally fell into such harmful habits but are afraid or embarrassed to admit it to doctors. We can help! .
If you or your loved ones have fallen prey to such addictions, and are ready for recovery, (but not ready for 24/7 rehab), you may want Suboxone® (buprenorphine) treatment from the privacy of your own home (after screening confirms that it is safe for your situation).
Family Therapy or Family Involvement:
We encourage family support if it helps your situation. We help families overcome estrangement--with your permission and in your presence (via Zoom). Sometimes, reconciling with relatives works better than the best meds. (and that is a proven fact). Many families want to help but do not know how to help--but we can help you reach reluctant relatives. We collaborate with family therapists.
Dr. Packer accepts many insurance plans to help those who are motivated to stop opiate addiction. We add traditional approaches, with supportive therapy, 12-step programs, or non-theistic support groups if preferred. WE DO NOT REQUIRE PARTICIPATION IN AA/NA for treatment.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Attention Deficit
- Mood Swings
- Irritability
- Sleeplessness or Oversleeping
- Loss of Confidence
- Self-Doubt
- Social Phobias
- Writers'/Artists' Block
- Undiagnosable Aches and Pains
- Bulimia or Anorexia
- Alcohol or Drug Problems
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Gender Identity Issues
Contact us to schedule an appointment.
SHARON PACKER, M.D. Psychiatry PsychopharmacologyTELEPSYCHIATRY APPTSif you are in FLORIDA or NY STATE or FLORIDA during appt.
Phone: 917-855-8475drpacker@hotmail.com
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