Dr. Goldfarb has over 20 years of experience in utilizing a wide range of psychopharmacology. After a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, Dr. Goldfarb may consider recommending the use of psychiatric medications. In addition to using evidence-based pharmaceuticals, she considers and recognizes that each patient has individual needs, and incorporates them into her treatment plan.
Dr. Goldfarb prescribes medication as an adjunct to psychotherapy. Patients are often struggling with Complex Trauma, Addiction and Mood Disorders. She knows that good care requires correct diagnosis, teasing apart the symptoms and then a slow introduction of medications.
Dr. Goldfarb only prescribes medications to patients who she is seeing often and treating with psychotherapy. She does not do “medication only” treatments. If you see Dr. Goldfarb for a Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation and you are working with another therapist, she may refer you to another colleague for management of your medications.
Dr. Goldfarb understands that each medication has effects, side-effects and variable dosing. She also knows that patients may be concerned about whether or not to take medications, and if so, recommends the shortest possible duration and lowest possible dosage. As an important complement to any medication that may be prescribed, Dr. Goldfarb believes that alternative treatments – such as breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, Fisher Wallace alpha stimulation and nutraceuticals – can also prove extremely effective.
