Samir Patel(He/Him/His)

Sometimes it may take a while before someone reaches the decision to see a psychiatrist. I find that it is quite a vulnerable decision; and an important investment in one's self. Therefore, I work with my patients to create and maintain a strong working relationship, so that they can feel heard, respected and safe enough to share and make sense of their current and past problems, while also challenging themselves to address them using appropriate internal and external supports.

I treat mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, and so on, anxiety disorders including somatic or physically-felt anxieties, PTSD, among other psychiatric illnesses. People facing life transitions, work or school related stressors, chronic or acute grief and loss, and adjustment to and acceptance of one's gender, sexual, racial, and/or cultural identities often seek out my help.

I like facilitating my patient's growth, and enjoy working with people who are looking to manage their illness(es) and lead a more motivated, meaningful and self-directed life, while recognizing and building on their natural capacities and interests. I enjoy integrating psycho-therapeutic, behavioral, and psycho-pharmacological approaches, when clinically appropriate and personally relevant to my patients' needs. My patients and I collaborate to work towards their ever-evolving goals.