Holistic Services & Alternative Care is a psychiatric practice serving children, adolescents, and adults throughout Connecticut. The practice provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, ongoing medication management, and specialized certification services, including medical marijuana program evaluations and emotional support animal documentation when clinically appropriate. Care is delivered through both in-person appointments and secure telehealth, allowing for flexibility while maintaining high clinical standards.
Our approach is straightforward:
We listen carefully, evaluate thoroughly, communicate clearly, and develop practical treatment plans that support real life.
We collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care and consistent support.
We consider health, environment, family dynamics, stressors, and strengths—not just symptoms.
Patients and referring providers receive direct, understandable explanations and recommendations.
Strong background working with youth experiencing behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges.
Medication decisions are thoughtful, conservative, and grounded in current clinical standards.
With proper consent, we coordinate care with pediatricians, therapists, schools, and agencies.
Appointments are conducted with respect, privacy, and an emphasis on patient safety and dignity.
To make thoughtful psychiatric care accessible, practical, and collaborative. We aim to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health treatment, empower individuals and families with useful information, and partner with schools and community organizations to support the well-being of children, adolescents, and adults throughout Connecticut.
We believe the most effective care respects both science and the lived experience of each person.
