Treatments Used
Medications
Antidepressants, antianxiety medications, mood stabilizers, sleeping medications, various medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Medication can be a useful tool but is not the only game in town. It is usually not sufficient by itself to restore a woman to full normal health and functioning but can help speed the recovery process while other tools are used simultaneously. Low doses are usually given initially with gradual increases to avoid too much medication. If medication is to be used, however, enough to give the desired result is the goal. It is like treating hypertension—medication should not be used to bring the blood pressure down a little but rather to get the blood pressure into a healthy range.
Hormonal Assessment and Treatment
Although Dr. LaGrone does not prescribe the hormones herself, she coordinates with the woman’s gynecologist or primary care physician to assess hormonal status and fine-tune the treatment process if needed. Not all emotional difficulties are due to hormones being “out of whack” nor are all intense emotional states due to “brain chemistry imbalances” or life stressors. Teasing apart the different components causing the problem and addressing each one appropriately helps the woman return to the best emotional health possible.
Functional Medicine
Assessing for root causes of dysfunction and symptoms allows the problem(s) to be addressed and fixed so that both the acute episode can be brought under control and future episodes of dysfunction can many times be prevented. Nutritional status, toxic exposures, sleep habits, emotional stressors and genetics are evaluated and addressed. Lifestyle changes including healthy eating habits, exercise, proper sleep, healthy amounts of socialization, relaxation/calming strategies and adherence to circadian rhythms are all taught in a manner that guides the patient through not just “what” to change but “how” to do it as well.
Individual Therapy
The primary approach Dr. LaGrone uses is cognitive-behavioral therapy, which is a “here and now” type of therapy that helps a person learn different ways of thinking and different behavioral skills that can lead to improvement in mood and functioning. Issues from earlier phases of life and/or childhood are addressed when needed, but Dr. LaGrone’s philosophy is “if it’s not broken don’t fix it.” Teaching specific skills and techniques is a large part of ADHD treatment and is similar to a one-on-one classroom approach.
Antidepressants, antianxiety medications, mood stabilizers, sleeping medications, various medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Medication can be a useful tool but is not the only game in town. It is usually not sufficient by itself to restore a woman to full normal health and functioning but can help speed the recovery process while other tools are used simultaneously. Low doses are usually given initially with gradual increases to avoid too much medication. If medication is to be used, however, enough to give the desired result is the goal. It is like treating hypertension—medication should not be used to bring the blood pressure down a little but rather to get the blood pressure into a healthy range.
Hormonal Assessment and Treatment
Although Dr. LaGrone does not prescribe the hormones herself, she coordinates with the woman’s gynecologist or primary care physician to assess hormonal status and fine-tune the treatment process if needed. Not all emotional difficulties are due to hormones being “out of whack” nor are all intense emotional states due to “brain chemistry imbalances” or life stressors. Teasing apart the different components causing the problem and addressing each one appropriately helps the woman return to the best emotional health possible.
Functional Medicine
Assessing for root causes of dysfunction and symptoms allows the problem(s) to be addressed and fixed so that both the acute episode can be brought under control and future episodes of dysfunction can many times be prevented. Nutritional status, toxic exposures, sleep habits, emotional stressors and genetics are evaluated and addressed. Lifestyle changes including healthy eating habits, exercise, proper sleep, healthy amounts of socialization, relaxation/calming strategies and adherence to circadian rhythms are all taught in a manner that guides the patient through not just “what” to change but “how” to do it as well.
Individual Therapy
The primary approach Dr. LaGrone uses is cognitive-behavioral therapy, which is a “here and now” type of therapy that helps a person learn different ways of thinking and different behavioral skills that can lead to improvement in mood and functioning. Issues from earlier phases of life and/or childhood are addressed when needed, but Dr. LaGrone’s philosophy is “if it’s not broken don’t fix it.” Teaching specific skills and techniques is a large part of ADHD treatment and is similar to a one-on-one classroom approach.