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43 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services in Princeton, NJ
Since 1983, our practice has been dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and families in Princeton. Our approach integrates biological, developmental, and psychosocial factors to create personalized treatment plans that prioritize emotional and physical well-being. We offer psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and counseling services tailored to address mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. Our team includes Dr. Elliot J. Gursky, a board-certified psychiatrist, and Lois Shindelman, LCSW, who collaborate to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care. We maintain a supportive environment where patients are treated as unique individuals, with treatment plans emphasizing short-term interventions and family involvement whenever possible.As a fee-for-service practice, we accept cash, checks, and major credit cards, ensuring flexibility for our clients. Our commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards ensures patients receive secure, trustworthy care. We prioritize early intervention to achieve optimal outcomes, recognizing that timely treatment often reduces long-term challenges. Our team stays current with advancements in psychiatric care to provide the highest level of expertise. We guide patients through treatment protocols designed to prevent relapse and promote lasting mental health. For urgent situations, we offer prompt appointments while maintaining clear communication throughout the care process.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Mood Disorders Treatment
Anxiety Disorders Treatment
ADHD Management
Behavioral Disorders Treatment
Eating Disorders Treatment
PTSD Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in child and adolescent psychiatry.
- Our team includes a board-certified psychiatrist and licensed clinical social worker.
- We provide personalized treatment plans combining medication and therapy.
- We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards for flexible payment options.
- Our practice emphasizes family involvement and short-term interventions.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations assess emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs through detailed interviews and symptom analysis. We gather family history and dynamics to create targeted treatment plans. This service establishes the foundation for medication management and therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient's unique circumstances.
Medication Management
We provide ongoing monitoring and adjustment of psychiatric medications to ensure optimal effectiveness and minimal side effects. Our approach combines pharmacological expertise with regular progress assessments. This service includes patient education about medication benefits, risks, and adherence strategies to support long-term treatment success.
Individual Counseling
Personalized counseling sessions address specific mental health challenges through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. We focus on developing coping strategies, improving emotional regulation, and resolving interpersonal conflicts. This service emphasizes patient empowerment through structured, goal-oriented therapy sessions adapted to individual needs.
Family Counseling
Our family counseling sessions improve communication patterns and resolve relationship conflicts that impact mental health. We address family dynamics affecting the patient's well-being while fostering supportive home environments. This service helps families develop collaborative problem-solving approaches and mutual understanding.
Anxiety Disorders Treatment
Specialized treatment programs address social phobia, generalized anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders through cognitive-behavioral techniques. We implement exposure therapy and stress-reduction strategies tailored to each patient's anxiety triggers. This service combines medication management with therapeutic interventions for comprehensive symptom relief.
People
Elliot J. Gursky
Psychiatrist
Dr. Elliot J. Gursky is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and family psychiatry with over 40 years of clinical experience in Princeton.
Lois Shindelman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lois Shindelman, LCSW, provides counseling and therapeutic services as part of our mental health treatment team, supporting patients through evidence-based psychotherapy approaches.
Suzanne Carroll
Office Manager
Suzanne Carroll manages daily operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and administrative support to maintain our practice's patient-centered care standards.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer for children and adolescents?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual counseling, family therapy, and specialized treatment for mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.
How does your treatment approach differ from other mental health providers?
Our biological-developmental-psychosocial model integrates medical, emotional, and family factors to create comprehensive treatment plans focused on long-term mental health outcomes.
What payment methods do you accept?
We operate as a fee-for-service practice accepting cash, personal checks, and all major credit cards at the beginning of each session.
Can you accommodate urgent mental health situations?
We prioritize urgent cases and will schedule appointments as soon as possible, though emergencies require immediate contact with 911 services.
Do you accept insurance for psychiatric services?
While we don't accept insurance directly, many providers reimburse 50-80% of service costs, with patients responsible for payment at the time of service.
What mental health specializations do your providers have?
Our team specializes in treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, and other behavioral conditions affecting children and adolescents.
