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Whole‑Person Mental Health Care

At Caring Minds LLC, Integrative Psychiatry blends evidence‑based psychiatric care with functional and lifestyle‑informed approaches to address the root causes of mental health symptoms—not just symptom suppression.

We recognize that mental health is deeply connected to biology, nutrition, inflammation, hormones, gut health, sleep, stress, trauma, and environment.

Our approach is thoughtful, individualized, and grounded in science—meeting you where you are and partnering with you to restore balance, resilience, and long‑term wellbeing.

What Is Integrative Psychiatry?

Integrative Psychiatry combines conventional psychiatric evaluation and medication management with:

  • Functional medicine principles

  • Lifestyle and nutrition assessment

  • Mind‑body and nervous system regulation strategies

  • Targeted laboratory testing when appropriate

  • Collaboration with medical and wellness providers

Rather than asking “What diagnosis fits?” alone, we also ask:

  • Why are these symptoms occurring?

  • What systems in the body may be contributing?

  • What supports healing beyond medication?

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Conditions We Commonly Support

We work with adolescents and adults experiencing:

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression and mood disorders

  • ADHD (children, adolescents, and adults)

  • Trauma‑related symptoms

  • OCD and intrusive thought patterns

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Irritability, emotional dysregulation, and burnout

Care is always individualized—there is no one‑size‑fits‑all protocol.

Our Integrative Evaluation Process

1. Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment

We begin with a thorough psychiatric evaluation, including:

  • Mental health history

  • Medical history

  • Medication and supplement review

  • Family history

  • Developmental and psychosocial factors

2. Functional & Lifestyle Assessment

We explore contributors often overlooked in traditional care:

  • Nutrition and blood sugar balance

  • Gut health and inflammation

  • Sleep quality and circadian rhythm

  • Stress load and nervous system regulation

  • Hormonal influences

  • Environmental and lifestyle exposures

3. Thoughtful Testing (When Indicated)

When clinically appropriate, we may recommend targeted labs to assess:

  • Nutrient deficiencies

  • Thyroid and hormonal patterns

  • Inflammatory markers

  • Metabolic or gut‑brain contributors

Testing is never excessive or mandatory—only used when it adds clarity.

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Our Mind And Body Are Connected.

Your Care Should Be Too.

Let’s create a treatment plan that supports your biology, lifestyle, and goals.

Connect with Caring Minds to explore how integrative psychiatry can help you feel and function at your best.

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