Philosophy of Care
Clinicians providing care through Dockside Psychiatry Clinic are committed to offering equitable, ethical, and accessible mental health care, grounded in compassion and respect. Care is informed by a whole-person perspective that considers biological, psychological, and social factors, while honoring each individual’s lived experience.
Across therapeutic approaches, clinicians recognize the therapeutic relationship as central to healing. By fostering a safe, collaborative space, clinicians support patients in developing insight, resilience, and meaningful, sustainable change.
Therapeutic Style
Clinicians providing care through Dockside Psychiatry Clinic draw from a range of evidence-based and relational approaches, grounded in a humanistic–existential perspective that honors each person’s lived experience, inherent dignity, and capacity for growth. This framework supports individuals in making meaning of their experiences, clarifying values, and living with greater authenticity and resilience.
Depending on individual needs and clinician expertise, care may incorporate elements of meaning-centered psychotherapy (logotherapy) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help patients explore purpose, navigate suffering, and build psychological flexibility.
Some clinicians also integrate psychodynamic principles, recognizing how early experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns can influence present-day emotions and behaviors. This perspective can support deeper self-understanding, insight, and more lasting change.
When clinically appropriate, supportive psychotherapy may be thoughtfully integrated into medication management visits. This flexible, collaborative approach is intended to reduce distress, strengthen coping strategies, and support day-to-day functioning, while remaining responsive to each individual’s goals and clinical needs.
Together, these approaches allow clinicians to offer individualized, compassionate care that supports healing, self-understanding, and meaningful, sustainable change.
Clinical Approach
Clinicians providing care through Dockside Psychiatry Clinic offer evidence-based, pragmatic psychiatric care informed by current scientific research, clinical expertise, and each patient’s values, goals, and individual circumstances.
For most patients, medication management serves as the primary focus of care. When clinically appropriate, clinicians may integrate brief, supportive psychotherapy into medication management visits to address symptoms while also attending to the emotional and relational context of each individual’s experience. This integrated approach supports meaningful change while maintaining a focused, medically grounded model of care.
Psychotherapy-only appointments are generally not offered. Individuals seeking ongoing, standalone psychotherapy are encouraged to establish care with a dedicated therapist. Resources such as Psychology Today may be helpful in identifying a therapist who aligns with your needs and preferences.