Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Psychiatric Care in Oklahoma City
At OKC Psychiatry, we specialize in psychodynamic psychiatry, integrating this approach into both psychotherapy and medication management. Our practice focuses on understanding patients' past experiences and current relational patterns, exploring unconscious processes that influence their interactions and self-perception. We prioritize treating patients as individuals seeking improved mental health, stronger relationships, and deeper self-awareness. Our medical expertise allows us to address mental health from multiple angles, evaluating physical contributors to distress and utilizing psychotropic medications when appropriate. We maintain a commitment to the psychodynamic framework while providing comprehensive care tailored to each patient's unique needs.Our team combines extensive clinical experience with ongoing research in mental health, particularly in treating chronic illness-related psychiatric conditions. We serve patients through personalized treatment plans that emphasize both therapeutic insight and medical rigor. Our practice reflects decades of combined experience in psychiatry, with active involvement in professional organizations and academic institutions. We offer both in-person and virtual appointments to accommodate patient preferences. Our goal is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care that enhances overall well-being through a holistic understanding of mental health.
Services
Individual Outpatient Psychiatric Care
Medication Management
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Trauma Counseling
Substance Abuse Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified psychiatrists with decades of combined clinical experience.
- Our practice integrates psychodynamic therapy with evidence-based medication management.
- We specialize in treating psychiatric conditions related to chronic medical illnesses.
- Our doctors have published research in hematology-related mental health conditions.
- We provide both in-person and virtual appointment options for patient convenience.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Services
Individual Outpatient Psychiatric Care
Our individual outpatient psychiatric care combines comprehensive assessment with personalized treatment planning. We address various mental health conditions through regular office visits, focusing on symptom management and long-term wellness. Patients receive continuous care tailored to their evolving needs while maintaining daily life routines.
Medication Management
We provide expert medication management for psychiatric conditions, carefully evaluating each patient's response to treatment. Our approach considers biological factors and potential interactions while maintaining psychodynamic treatment principles. Regular follow-ups ensure optimal medication effectiveness and minimal side effects through personalized adjustments.
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual psychotherapy sessions explore patients' emotional patterns and relational dynamics using psychodynamic principles. We help patients understand unconscious processes affecting their mental health through weekly sessions. This treatment modality works best when combined with medication management for comprehensive care.
Couples Therapy
We offer couples therapy to improve relationship dynamics and communication patterns. Our sessions address interpersonal conflicts and emotional barriers affecting relationships. This service helps partners develop better understanding while maintaining individual mental health treatment goals.
Family Therapy
Our family therapy services address mental health challenges within family systems. We help families navigate psychiatric conditions affecting multiple members or supporting loved ones with chronic illnesses. Sessions focus on improving communication and developing supportive family dynamics while respecting individual treatment needs.
People
Lauren H. Schwartz
Psychiatrist
Dr. Schwartz is board-certified in psychiatry with expertise in psychodynamic therapy and chronic illness-related mental health conditions. She completed psychoanalytic training and continues research on depression in blood disorder patients.
Arthur W. Rousseau
Psychiatrist
Dr. Rousseau is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 40 years of private practice experience. He received the Distinguished Life Fellow Award and serves as Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Amy Crownover
Office Manager
Amy Crownover manages patient scheduling and administrative operations for OKC Psychiatry, serving as the primary contact for appointment coordination and office inquiries.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide individual outpatient psychiatric care, medication management, individual psychotherapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and treatment for various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, we offer both in-person and virtual appointments to accommodate patient preferences and accessibility needs.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
We treat depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, OCD, ADHD, substance abuse, eating disorders, and psychiatric conditions related to chronic medical illnesses.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at 405.755.4700 during business hours to schedule an appointment with one of our psychiatrists.
Are your psychiatrists board-certified?
Yes, both Dr. Schwartz and Dr. Rousseau are board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we are currently accepting new patients for both in-person and virtual appointments.
