About The Integrative Psychiatrist

When feelings of significant fear and distress become overwhelming and prevent us from doing everyday activities, an anxiety disorder may be the cause.  Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States.  Approximately half of us will experience a major mental disorder sometime within our lifetime.  Anxiety disorders top that list. Most individuals can experience significant relief from their symptoms by participating in an individual treatment plan.

Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough spot.  This condition requires understanding and medical care.  Left untreated, depression can be devastating for those who have it and their families.  Nearly 10% of U.S. adults have had a mood disorder within the last year.  Fortunately, with detection, diagnosis and a treatment plan (often consisting of medication, psychotherapy, and healthy lifestyle choices), many people can and do get better.  Without treatment, episodes may remain chronic.   

The workplace and school environments can be very stressful today.  Demand for 24 x 7 availability, disloyalty from employers, and increasing competition place today's students and professionals under immense stress.  Dr. Trowbridge facilitates a process to navigate through stressful times and manage their own personal styles to achieve personalized results.  She also performs coaching for senior-level executives as they seek to improve organizational performance.

Grief is the natural response to loss.  Healing after loss is often compared to healing after a physical injury. Loss, like the initial injury, elicits a pain response which can be very strong.  However, loss and injury prompt the healing process.  When the injury becomes complicated, it can interfere with healing.  Akin to an injury, complicated grief and loss can interfere with the progression of our healing process.  Untreated, grief can easily develop into symptoms of depression.