How does PCH Treatment Center treat Seasonal Affective Disorder?
When a Client arrives at PCH Treatment Center with Seasonal Affective Disorder, a careful assessment is made to first confirm the diagnosis and then carefully detail the symptoms. A doctoral level psychologist will evaluate each Client and compose a treatment plan in conjunction with the Executive and Clinical Director, Dr. Jeff Ball. The PCH Treatment Center Psychiatrist, Dr. William Wirshing, will thoroughly assess the Client’s medications, and make appropriate changes in their regimen. The philosophy at PCH Treatment Center is to minimize the amount of medication a Client takes, when possible, and to focus on psychotherapy and holistic healing. In addition to psychoanalysis, we offer Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), anger management, sleep management, psycho-education, and neurofeedback. Holistic adjuncts include yoga, mindfulness meditation, acupuncture, massage therapy and art therapy. Optional family therapy groups are also available. These valuable groups incorporate family
