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What is Holistic Integrative Psychiatric Mental Health

Holistic Integrative Psychiatric Mental Health is a patient-centered, evidence- based field of psychiatric mental health that transcends mere symptom suppression by addressing the root causes of mental distress. It synthesizes conventional psychiatric care (medication management and evidence-based psychotherapy) with Functional Medicine—identifying underlying metabolic, nutrient, and hormonal imbalances—to optimize mental health by strengthening the mind-body connection.

Our practice utilizes a comprehensive framework for addressing cases of treatment-resistant mental health issues using an integrative psychiatric approach. Rather than relying solely on traditional pharmacological adjustments, this model focuses on the intersection of biological, psychological, and lifestyle factors to achieve long-term remission.

Our approach involves three primary pillars:

First, we utilize Functional Medicine through precision laboratory testing. This allows us to identify and address underlying physiological contributors such as chronic inflammation, gut microbiome dysbiosis, and specific nutritional deficiencies.

Second, we incorporate targeted and faith-based psychotherapy. By utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we can effectively restructure trauma-driven thought patterns that may contribute to the patient's current state.

Third, we implement Lifestyle Medicine tailored to the individual's needs. This includes a personalized anti-inflammatory dietary plan, targeted nutraceutical supplementation based on lab data, and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.

By treating the patient’s biological and psychological needs in tandem, we aim to move beyond temporary symptom management toward a more sustainable recovery.

Integrative Psychiatry - Whole-Person Care

Donna’s psychiatric approach reflects her belief in the innate dignity of every person. Her work integrates clinical excellence with a deep respect for the emotional, physical, faith- based spiritual dimensions of human life. This includes, but is not limited to:

Comprehensive Integrative Psychiatric Evaluation and Management
Personalized Genomic Pharmacogenetic Testing to evaluate Individual Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamic assessment tool for further Treatment Management Options
Integrative Medication and Non Pharmaceutical Management
Integrative Individual Therapy and Counsel
Faith based Integrative Individual Therapy and Counsel

Her faith informs the warmth, patience, and moral clarity of her approach; never a requirement for patients, always a source of steadiness in her care.

Functional Medicine - Healing Root Causes

Because every person is a unity of body, mind, and spirit, Donna places strong emphasis on the physical foundations of mental health. This includes, but is not limited to:

Comprehensive Pharmacogenetics Evaluation-Testing for Mental Health conditions requiring medications with high variability in response.
Comprehensive Neuroendocrine Hormone Evaluation-Testing
Comprehensive Weight Management Evaluation
Comprehensive Peri-Postmenopause hormone function and metabolism Evaluation-Testing
Adrenal-thyroid-ovarian function and metabolism Evaluation -Testing
Sleep Disorder adrenal-neuro chemistry assessment Test
Comprehensive Microbiome--Brain Health Evaluation Test
General Health and Wellness Biochemistry with Applied Clinical Bio-Chem Nutrition, Nutraceutical and Botanical supplementation support
Bioidentical Replacement Testing and Management (when appropriate)

Her philosophy aligns with a Catholic understanding of caring for the whole person, while remaining fully accessible to clients of all backgrounds.

Psychotherapy and Mind-Body Approaches - Clinically Grounded, Spiritually Respectful Faith-Based Therapy

From young children to older adults, Donna treats individuals with a consistent respect for their inherent dignity and worth. While complimentary to each other, men and women are physically, mentally, and spiritually different. Donna recognizes this difference and offers support focused on the psychological, emotional, and hormonal needs of men as well. Her therapeutic work helps clients build resilience, meaning, and emotional balance, respecting each individual’s beliefs and values. This includes, but is not limited to:

Contemplative Meditation and Prayer Practice
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Trauma Informed Therapy Brainspotting
Grief and Bereavement support grounded in compassion and hope
Catholic Counseling identity, purpose, vocation, and life meaning

For clients who desire it, she is comfortable integrating faith, spiritual concerns, and religious identity into treatment, but no matter what, her goal is to always meet you where you are.

Women’s Mental Health Across the Lifespan

With decades of experience in women’s health, Donna provides respectful, evidence-based support for hormonal, emotional, and life changes from puberty to Post Menopause and beyond. This includes, but is not limited to:

Puberty evaluation, health and wellness
Menstrual Disorders
Pre Menstrual Disorders
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Pre-Peri and Post Natal Integrative Support
Perimenopause and post menopause
Postpartum depression. anxiety or other mood imbalances and healthy transitions
Bioidentical hormone replacement support

Her Catholic worldview grounds her reverence for womanhood, motherhood, and the unique emotional landscape of women, without imposing on clients.

Personal Treatment Plans

Each person is a unique, unrepeatable gift from God, and because of this, Donna believes that your treatment plan should be tailored to the individual, not just the symptoms. This includes, but is not limited to:

Medication management
Functional Medicine lab analysis
Personalized testing nutrition and supplementation
Botanical medicine
Lifestyle optimization
Mind-body-spirit self regulation techniques
Faith- based integration
Collaboration with existing medical or mental-health providers

The underpinning of Donna's therapeutic work is based on Catholic Apostolic beliefs and practices with an emphasis on John Paul 2 teachings. These teachings posit that human beings are composed of three distinct parts: the body, the soul (including the mind), and the spirit. While the body connects to the physical world and the spirit connects to the spiritual world, the soul—which includes the mind—is the interface for our inner life, personality, and decision-making processes. Her therapeutic work helps clients build resilience, meaning, and emotional balance, respecting each individual’s beliefs and values. This includes, but is not limited to:

Contemplative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Somatic Experience-informed trauma work
Grief and bereavement support grounded in compassion and hope

Contemplative Practice

Faith Integration for the support for identity, vocation, and life meaning

Brain Spotting

Her faith informs the warmth, patience, and moral clarity of her approach — never a requirement for patients, always a source of steadiness in her care.

For clients who desire it, she is comfortable integrating faith, spiritual concerns, and religious identity into treatment, but no matter what, her goal is to always meet you where you are. Her philosophy aligns with a Catholic understanding of caring for the whole person, while remaining fully accessible to clients of all backgrounds.