Psychiatry & Psychology
When sadness, anxiety, irritability, low motivation, or other issues become prolonged or interfere with daily life, seeking mental health treatment is an appropriate step. Research suggests that at least one in three individuals experience a clinically significant mental health condition at some point in their lifetime. These conditions range from mild to severe, requiring treatment plans that are individualized to meet your specific needs.
The Department of Psychiatry & Psychology is made up of a specialized support team trained to address the full spectrum of mental health conditions, across all ages, including but not limited to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Adjustment to difficult situations (grief and loss, relationship and family issues, job loss)
- Eating disorders
- Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Personality disorders
- Child and adolescent disorders
- Panic Disorder
- Sleep-wake disorders
- Delusions and hallucinations
- Substance use disorders/addiction
- Neurocognitive disorders (Alzheimer's and other dementias, memory issues)
- Phobias
Your care is provided by professionals who have superior competency and knowledge in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental health conditions. They will guide you through every step of the process – from your first visit to diagnosis and treatment, and work closely with you to personalize your care and customize a treatment plan. We offer providers from each of these fields of expertise:
Psychiatrist, MD or DO – received a medical degree followed by a residency in psychiatry.
Psychologist, PhD or PsyD – received a doctoral degree from a clinically-based graduate program in psychology.
Therapist, LISW, LMFT, or LMHC – received a master’s degree from a graduate program in social work, couple/marriage and family therapy, or clinical counseling.
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, ANRP or DNP – received a master’s or doctoral degree from a nurse practitioner program.
Our patients may also visit our department to obtain formal psychological evaluation and testing for:
- Learning Disabilities
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
- Neurocognitive disorders, memory issues
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation & Electroconvulsive Therapy
We offer a spectrum of brain stimulation treatments such as repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). rTMS is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic energy to stimulate the brain in treating depression, anxiety, and OCD and is performed within a suite in our clinic. ECT requires anesthesia and is therefore performed in a hospital setting.
Directions to MercyOne Dubuque Health Plaza
The MercyOne Dubuque Health Plaza is located adjacent to Mercy Hospital on the east end, across from the Mercy parking ramp. Our office entrance is located on the 2nd floor, across from the elevator.
