Treatment Approaches

Evidence-based treatments
for lasting change

Dr. Farkas uses the full toolkit of modern psychiatry — always guided by the evidence, your individual biology, and your quality of life. No one-size-fits-all approaches here.

All Treatments

A full toolkit — deployed
with precision

The best treatment is the one designed for your specific situation. Dr. Farkas selects and combines approaches based on your neurobiology, history, and goals.

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Medication Management
Evidence-based, neurobiologically-informed prescribing. Dr. Farkas understands psychiatric medications at the molecular level — enabling strategic choices beyond standard trial and error.
Comprehensive evaluation before prescribing
Regular monitoring and dose optimization
Aggressive side-effect management
Strategic deprescribing when appropriate
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CBT & Psychotherapy
CBT is among the most rigorously studied therapeutic approaches. Dr. Farkas integrates CBT, ACT, and DBT techniques directly into psychiatric appointments.
Thought pattern identification & restructuring
Behavioral activation strategies
Skills-based tools between sessions
Coordination with your therapist
TMS Therapy
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Ketamine Therapy
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy
MBCT and ACT are proven for preventing depressive relapse and managing chronic anxiety. Practical, skills-based tools tailored to your lifestyle and beliefs.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Relapse prevention strategies
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Trauma-Informed Care
All care at Dr. Farkas's practice is delivered through a trauma-informed lens. For patients with significant trauma histories, specific evidence-based protocols are offered.
Safety and stabilization first
Prolonged Exposure (PE) & CPT protocols
EMDR referral coordination when needed
In Depth

Understanding each
treatment approach

Medication Management:
Science, not guesswork

Most psychiatrists rely on pattern-matching to prescribe: try an SSRI, if it doesn't work try another one. Dr. Farkas approaches medication selection differently — using her PhD-level understanding of how each medication works at the neurochemical level to make strategic choices from the start.

Her "no harm" philosophy means treatment success requires both symptom relief and preserved quality of life. Side effects are never accepted as necessary evils — they are problems to be solved.

If three SSRIs have failed, that pattern means something — and informs what to try next
Pharmacogenomic testing to identify how you metabolize specific medications
Regular assessment: Is this medication still serving you? Is the dose still optimal?
Strategic simplification when regimens have become unnecessarily complex
MD/PhD
Neuroscience-Informed Prescribing
Top 5%
Of psychiatrists by credential
15+
Years prescribing experience
60–90
Min initial evaluation
NIH
Research center trained

TMS Therapy:
FDA-cleared, non-invasive relief

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) uses precisely targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions involved in mood regulation. It is FDA-cleared for treatment-resistant depression and is non-invasive — no anesthesia, no systemic side effects, no downtime.

TMS is an excellent option for patients who haven't responded to two or more antidepressant medications, or who cannot tolerate medication side effects. The full course typically involves daily outpatient sessions over 4–6 weeks.

FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder
Approximately 50–60% of patients experience significant improvement
Sessions are outpatient — drive yourself home afterward
No memory loss, no weight gain, no sexual side effects
Covered by many insurance plans after medication failure
TMS Therapy Overview
~60%
Response rate in TRD
4–6
Week typical course
20–40
Min per session
0
Systemic side effects
✓ FDA-Cleared for Major Depressive Disorder

Ketamine Therapy:
Rapid relief for resistant conditions

Ketamine-assisted treatment can provide rapid, significant relief for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and severe anxiety — often within hours to days, compared to weeks for standard antidepressants. It works via a different mechanism entirely — the NMDA receptor system — which is why it can help patients who haven't responded to other approaches.

Dr. Farkas manages the full clinical pathway: thorough candidacy evaluation, preparation sessions, supervised infusion, and integration therapy to maximize and sustain benefits.

Rapid onset of action — often within 24–72 hours
Rigorous evaluation before treatment is offered
Supervised sessions with full clinical oversight
Integration therapy to consolidate and sustain benefits
Maintenance protocols for sustained response
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Ketamine-Assisted Treatment
24–72
Hours to initial relief
NMDA
Different mechanism than SSRIs
Full
Clinical pathway managed
TRD
PTSD & anxiety applications
How It Works

From first call to
lasting results

1
Comprehensive Evaluation
60–90 minute new patient appointment covering your full psychiatric, medical, family, and medication history. Diagnostic clarity before any treatment begins.
2
Collaborative Treatment Plan
Dr. Farkas presents her diagnostic findings and treatment recommendations — explaining the neuroscience behind every choice. You decide together.
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Treatment & Monitoring
Regular follow-up appointments tracking both symptom improvement and side effects using standardized outcome measures — not just subjective impression.
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Optimization & Long-Term Care
Treatment evolves as your life does. Dr. Farkas adjusts, simplifies, and deprescribes as needed — always with your quality of life as the measure of success.

Find out which treatment
is right for you

The best treatment is the one designed for your specific situation. Let's start with a comprehensive evaluation.

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