Services Provided
Initial Consultation
Dr. Finch offers both initial and second opinion consultations.
These consultations take place over at least two 45 minute visits, scheduled on separate days. During a consultation, Dr. Finch will take a detailed history with a focus on understanding who you are as a person. At the end of the consultation, he will provide his assessment, as well as suggestions of possible treatment options, and work together with you to develop a plan that best meets your needs.
Psychotherapy
There are many different modalities of psychotherapy available. Dr. Finch primarily offers supportive and insight-oriented psychotherapy, utilizing a psychodynamic framework, to help people better understand both themselves and whatever difficulties they may be having. This framework is evidence based, with proven efficacy for many difficulties including anxiety, depression, and troubles with self esteem, relationships, family difficulties, career and identity struggles, and so on. It is practice in a way that is friendly, patient-centered, and full of curiosity. It is typically done either via either weekly or, ideally, twice-weekly sessions. It is effective both in person and remotely, as well as in a mixture of both.
If a different kind of psychotherapy would be more suitable, for example Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and so on, Dr. Finch is happy to provide referrals to trusted colleagues who have specialized training in the appropriate modality.
Medication Management
Dr. Finch's approach to medication management is similarly patient-centered. He will work work with you to determine if a medication trial is worth considering, while being sensitive to the complex feelings involved in considered whether to begin medication. He also works with patients to reduce or simplify confusing or complex medication regimens. If you have an existing therapist, Dr. Finch will coordinate with them to ensure you receive the best care possible.