Dr. Bloom’s approach to psychiatric treatment:
As a psychiatrist board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, and adult psychiatry, Dr. Bloom’s work is to appreciate the complexities of each person who enters her office. Understanding each patient requires careful listening and learning about childhood development and experiences, strengths and goals, academic and professional accomplishments, and quality of relationships. Psychiatric symptoms are evaluated and diagnosed, with the goals of relieving suffering, and growing a life of self-knowledge, healthy relationships, and personal fulfillment.
Dr. Bloom recognizes that each child and adolescent lives in a family system, and that it is critical to engage the family to create a successful treatment plan. She believes that effective psychiatric treatment positively influences the trajectory of a child’s emotional life, family life, success in school and at work, and long term relationships.
Conditions treated:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Depressive Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- ADHD and Learning Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Family Conflict
Dr. Bloom provides play therapy, supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy, family therapy, and psychopharmacologic treatment. These approaches enhance each other and achieve better treatment outcomes. Regular communication with therapists is emphasized to ensure a team approach to treatment.