Psychiatric Care in Wylie, TX

Pathway Psychiatry and Counseling Center

Pathway Psychiatry is a mental health clinic in Wylie, Texas that provides psychiatric care services to individuals both in person, and via telemedicine. We are dedicated to helping patients improve their mental health and well-being by offering personalized treatment plans, compassionate care, and evidence-based practices.

At Pathway Psychiatry, patients can receive comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and counseling services.

We work with those who are dealing with:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, often diagnosed in childhood, which can persist into adulthood. We offer clinical evaluations as well as brief neuropsychological testing measures to diagnose ADHD.

Panic Disorder

This disorder is characterized by severe episodes of anxiety that interfere with daily functioning, and frequently are accompanied by physical symptoms including shortness of breath or chest tightness.

Eating Disorders

Including conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder characterized by unhealthy relationships with food, body image, and eating habits, often leading to severe physical and psychological consequences.

Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder (Grief)

Intense and prolonged grief reactions that significantly impact an individual’s daily life, lasting beyond the “typical” mourning period and requiring clinical attention.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Recurring obsessions (intrusive, distressing thoughts) and / or compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) that individuals perform to alleviate the anxiety caused by their obsessions, often interfering with daily functioning.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

This disorder can develop in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, leading to symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional distress, often affecting daily life and relationships.

Anxiety

Characterized by excessive worry, fear, or nervousness, often leading to physical and psychological symptoms such as restlessness, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating.Anxiety can be a symptom of several psychiatric disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and others.

Insomnia

Persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, which can lead to daytime fatigue and impaired functioning.

Depression

Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities, often accompanied by symptoms like fatigue, changes in appetite, and sleep disturbances.

Social Anxiety

Characterized by intense fear and anxiety in social situations, leading to avoidance of social interactions, self-consciousness, and physical symptoms like trembling or sweating.

Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, cycling between periods of manic or hypomanic episodes (elevated mood and energy) and depressive episodes (sadness and low energy), which can significantly affect daily life and functioning.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Characterized by unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions, as well as impulsive behavior and intense mood swings, often leading to difficulties in maintaining stable interpersonal relationships and self-identity.

Mental Health Treatments We Provide

We also offer treatment to those who are coping with life stressors including divorce, grief, life transitions, and relationship issues. Our team utilizes a variety of proven evidence-based treatment modalities to address your concerns, including both pharmacotherapy (medications), and psychotherapy.


 

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a collaborative and confidential therapeutic process where individuals work with a trained therapist to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with the goal of addressing and managing psychological challenges, improving mental well-being, and achieving personal growth.

Medication Management

Medication management services, offered by Dr. Gardner, involve the careful assessment, prescription, and ongoing monitoring of psychiatric medications to help individuals achieve optimal mental health and effectively manage their mental health conditions, ensuring safe and effective treatment.

Telepsychiatry Appointments

While we do see patients in our office in Wylie, TX, Pathway Psychiatry also offers online services, referred to as  “telemedicine” or “telehealth.” This allows our clinicians to see patients throughout the state of Texas.

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