Psychotherapy & Medication Management
Christine provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care, integrating psychotherapy and medication management to address a broad range of mental health conditions. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based treatment and a collaborative, patient-centered approach, allowing for individualized care plans that reflect each patient's diagnosis, history, and treatment goals.
Psychotherapy
Christine provides individual psychotherapy using evidence-based therapeutic modalities to address conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, and adjustment difficulties related to major life transitions or relationship stressors. Treatment is structured collaboratively, with an emphasis on developing insight, building effective coping strategies, and achieving sustained symptomatic improvement over time.
Medication Management
Christine offers medication management services for patients whose treatment plans include pharmacological intervention. This process begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to inform diagnosis and treatment planning, followed by ongoing monitoring to assess medication efficacy, tolerability, and any necessary adjustments. Care is delivered with an emphasis on patient safety, informed consent, and shared decision-making throughout the course of treatment.
Capacity Assessments
Christine conducts psychiatric evaluations of decision-making capacity, including assessments related to medical treatment decisions, financial management, and independent living. These evaluations combine clinical interview, cognitive assessment, and review of relevant history to provide a clear, well-documented clinical opinion for patients, families, and treatment teams.
Areas of Focus
Based on Dr. Joy's training and clinical experience, areas of focus include:
- Anxiety
- Depression and mood disorders
- Trauma-related disorders, including post-traumatic stress
- Adjustment difficulties related to life transitions or relationship stressors
- Substance use disorders
- Complex pain conditions
- Cognitive impairment and dementia-related behavioral symptoms in older adults
- General adult and geriatric psychiatric care