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Medication management provides symptom relief for many people struggling with depression. Are antidepressants right for you? Read to learn the truth, not the myths, about antidepressants.
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an innovative non-pharmacological treatment for patients who suffer from depression, who have not received satisfactory benefit from psychotherapy and anti-depressant treatment alone. It is also an excellent alternative for those who are unable to tolerate anti-depressant medication due to health issues and medication side effects.
Here at Greater Lowell Psychiatric Associates, LLC, we accept most major insurance providers. If you do not see your insurance provider listed, please contact our office directly.
Medication management provides symptom relief for many people struggling with depression. Are antidepressants right for you? Read to learn the truth, not the myths, about antidepressants.
Finding the right medication to effectively treat your depression, anxiety, or other mental condition often poses challenges. Medications affect individuals differently. With pharmacogenetic testing (PGx), we streamline this process. Read more.
Many people think of psychotherapy as a tool for responding to mental health crisis situations. But you don’t need to wait for a crisis before reaching out to a therapist. Psychotherapy improves your life, no matter your starting point. Read more.
We are currently accepting new patients for TMS. Please contact our Intake Coordinator at 978-256-6579 x37 to set up an evaluation for TMS.
Greater Lowell Psychiatric Associates, LLC, in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, has provided outstanding mental health care to individuals, couples, and families in the Merrimack Valley since 1978. Led by Ronald P. Winfield, MD, the team of skilled providers offers holistic, integrative treatment plans for depression, anxiety disorders, and more, that are tailored to meet the unique needs of patients of all ages, from youth to seniors.
The team has training and experience in a wide range of therapeutic techniques to address a multitude of conditions. In addition to depression and anxiety disorders, they treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and many other conditions. Customized treatment plans utilize psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and other proven techniques to help patients cope with difficult emotions so they can enjoy productive lives and robust personal relationships.
Counseling services for concerns of an immediate nature are also provided by highly trained and experienced professionals. Counseling can offer support for a range of matters, such as relationship troubles, school and work troubles, grief counseling, multicultural issues, and many other immediate concerns.
Greater Lowell Psychiatric Associates is currently the only practice in the Merrimack Valley that offers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Using the cutting-edge CloudTMS™ system, this innovative, non-invasive procedure offers a non-pharmacological option in the treatment of depression and other mental health conditions.
The team provides expert medication management services to adults with the option for pharmacogenomic testing. This cutting-edge genetic test can indicate how certain medications may affect an individual to improve treatment using psychiatric medicines.
To schedule an evaluation, call Greater Lowell Psychiatric Associates or make an appointment online today. Our practice serves individuals in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire areas. We also offer psychotherapy via telehealth to individuals living throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.