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Lorraine E. Henricks MD
Welcome, I am Dr. Lorraine Henricks a New York State licensed Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. I have 30 + years of experience in the comprehensive diagnosis of coexisting mental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD), Mood disorders
Depression and Bipolar Disorder), Substance Abuse disorders, OCD, and Anxiety Disorders. Based on diagnosis a precise treatment plan is established with the person in collaboration with other professionals ( ADD coaches, teachers, and employers). A mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and psychopharmacology approach is employed. I provide individual, group, and family therapy. Services are provided both virtually and post-pandemic provided in person in my office.
I have experienced and am comfortable working with all ages, all ethnicities, and members of the LGBTQ community.
Practice Areas
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Psychiatric Evaluation
I will spend time with you and will ask questions to determine what the problem is and how I can help you. I will ask you questions comprehensively.
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Psychopharmacology
Medication is a very powerful tool when used in an evidence based manner. I use it as part of comprehensive treatment when indicated for depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, A.D.H.D. and substance use disorder. I educate the person and their significant others about the evidence based outcome and possible side effects of the medication. I get consent and then prescribe the appropriate medication
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Substance Use
I educate about the genetics of the illness and it's very important treatment. I provide individual, group and family therapy. Medication management is included if indicated. Self Help groups are recommended.
Proper diagnosis and treatment of this illness can prevent possible catastrophic consequences and lead to a highly functional person. Confidentiality is always maintained.
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I will work with you on your identified issue to clarify precisely whether you will do well with cognitive mindfulness based therapy alone or whether you will require the use of medication to treat an underlying and unidentified mood issue like Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar or undiagnosed ADHD.
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Child & Adolescent
Psychotherapy
I see these age groups through self referral, peers, family members and health care and school professionals. I take a comprehensive development, school and family history. Based on this I make an initial diagnosis and treatment recommendation which can include individual, group or family therapy and will include psychopharmacology if appropriate. I then proceed with treatment or forward the recommendations to the referring professionals.
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I use a systems approach to evaluating and treating your family or friend when you or others are concerned about a psychological or addictive problem . The identified person is never in isolation but is part of a family or community system and effects that system and the system impacts their problems and recovery.
Intervention is a powerful treatment tool used to engage a reluctant individual in treatment. During the intervention I educate the identified person and the family about the nature of the illness and it's successful treatment.