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Dr. Guillen has always been interested in medicine along with the humanities, with psychiatry serving as a blend of both. Psychiatry has allowed him to consistently be involved with the human condition and work in an area of huge need in medicine. He became a psychiatrist in order to serve society and help those struggling with mental and behavioral disorders.
His areas of expertise include bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Dr. Guillen has been practicing psychiatry outside of residency for about nine years with experience in inpatient, outpatient, consultation/liasion, residential and emergency settings.
He prides himself on being patient, inquisitive, respectful, and a strong advocate for patients.
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood