Medication Management Therapists in Amherst, NY

Willow Health's crisis and IOP programs include medication management as a core component. Our experienced team of physicians and nurse practitioners specialize in psychiatric medication management and will conduct comprehensive psychiatric history assessments to understand your past experiences with medication. Collaborating with you and your treatment team, they will develop a personalized treatment plan to meet your specific needs and adjust throughout the course of your treatment.

With an on site psychiatrist, patients may participate in psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management to address any co-occurring disorders.

I have over 14 years of experience working with people who require medication management.

We have psychiatric nurse practitioners who will asses and evaluate and then monitor medication at the practice.

As a board-certified psychiatrist, I provide expert psychiatric medication management with a thoughtful, personalized approach. I take time to understand your unique biology, history, and goals, prescribing conservatively and adjusting carefully to find the most effective treatment with minimal side effects. My medication management services are integrated with therapeutic support to ensure comprehensive care that addresses your whole person, not just symptoms.

Amherst is a suburban town of Buffalo and home to the North Campus of the University at Buffalo, one of the largest universities in the State University of New York system, bringing a substantial student population and the mental health demands that come with a large public research university. The town's generally affluent suburban character contrasts with the significant challenges faced by neighboring Buffalo, and many residents access mental health services in the broader Buffalo metro area alongside local providers. UB's counseling services are a primary resource for students, and a private therapy sector serves Amherst's established families and professional residents. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity development stress at a large research university, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the transitional challenges of navigating life in a prosperous suburb adjacent to a struggling urban center.

Gender ID

	67%	Female
	33%	Male

Session Type

	80%	In Person and Online
	20%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

80%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
60%	Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
50%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
50%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
40%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
40%	Behavioral Therapy
40%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
70%	Young Adult
50%	Senior
40%	Teen
20%	Children

Client Focus

40%	Black / African American
40%	Women
30%	Hispanic / Latino
30%	LGBTQ+
20%	Asian

Medication Management therapists in Amherst, NY

Willow Health

Journeys

Dr. Christina Gerdes

Jessica Corea Private Practice

Michael Nakhla