Professional Services
Ficus Psych provides individualized, evidence-based psychiatric and therapy services for children, teens, and adults.
We work with a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, OCD, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and mood disorders. We offer psychotherapy, medication management, and integrated treatment plans tailored to each person's unique needs, goals, and preferences.
The foundation of effective treatment begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that considers not only symptoms and diagnoses, but also co-occurring conditions, psychological factors, developmental history, behavioral patterns, and environmental influences. For children and adolescents, particular attention is given to developmental milestones and functioning across settings such as home, school, and social environments. Our collaborative approach emphasizes understanding the full picture of each individual and discussing the benefits, risks, and alternatives of available treatment options so that patients and families can make informed decisions.
We are committed to helping people feel better, function better, and build more fulfilling lives while providing care in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every individual feels heard, respected, and understood. Serving patients throughout California and New York, Ficus Psych is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, personalized mental health care at every stage of life.
Areas of treatment: Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Adoption, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder. Borderline Personality Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Grief, Identity, LGBTQ Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer + issues, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Medication Management, Men's Issues, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Panic Disorder, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Video Game Addiction, Women's Issues
Therapy styles: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Culturally Sensitive, Eclectic, Humanistic, Executive functioning skills, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, Exposure and
Response Prevention, Interoceptive Exposure, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Relational, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused
Medication Management
Medication can play a significant role in improving the symptoms of many psychiatric problems. As a team, you and your doctor would discuss whether medication is an option to pursue and discuss the pros and cons.
If you are interested in working with a provider who can provide medication management, please select a psychiatrist. Dr. Sayer is a psychiatrist who also provides psychotherapy.
Individual Psychotherapy
Also known as talk therapy. Working with a therapist can assist you to:
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improve relationships
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improve self esteem
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lessen psychiatric symptoms
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enhance coping with life (transitions, loss, stressors)
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change problematic behavior
Relationship / Family / Parent Therapy
Dysfunctional or problematic dynamics in relationships, or between members of a family can lead to unhappiness and struggle. Regular therapy can help to repair these bonds. Whether conflict lies between partners, family members, or between parent and child, therapy can help. We are affirming of LGBTQIA+ and poly folks.
If you are experiencing an mental health emergency please utilize the following resources:
Call 911 or go to Emergency Room
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-622-HELP (4357)