South County Psychiatry Old Lyme offers psychiatric
outpatient treatment for people of all ages with a broad range of mental health concerns. Conditions South County Psychiatry treats include depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), dementia, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, autism spectrum disorders, sleeping disorders, and eating disorders. Located near the Old Lyme Shopping Center with convenient access to the Connecticut Turnpike and Route 1/Boston Post Road, South County Psychiatry Old Lyme offers treatment for residents throughout southern Connecticut. For clients traveling via public transportation, the 643 bus line stops just outside the office, providing access to Old Saybrook, East Lyme, New London, and other communities.
South County Psychiatry takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining individual psychotherapy, medication management, and
family therapy. Psychologists practice third-wave behavioral therapies like acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (
DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). South County Psychiatry offers family and couple therapy, seeking to help clients navigate familial difficulties, communication, and more via the strengths and goal-oriented McMaster Approach. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners at South County Psychiatry prescribe and manage medication, taking into account medical history, other diagnoses, and more.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like South County Psychiatry Connecticut provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)