Geriatric Psychiatrist Orlando
Mental health care for seniors requires specialized expertise. Our board-certified psychiatrists understand the unique psychiatric needs of older adults — from late-life depression and anxiety to medication interactions and cognitive concerns. Compassionate, patient-centered care with same-week appointments.
Senior Psychiatry Appointments
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Senior Psychiatry Appointments
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Mon-Sun: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Telehealth & in-person available
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Reviewed by Dr. Robert Glenn, MD, Supervising Physician · Last updated
Specialized Psychiatric Care for Seniors in Orlando
Mental health conditions in older adults are common but often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Late-life depression affects up to 15% of seniors, anxiety disorders persist or emerge with aging, and cognitive changes can be difficult to distinguish from normal aging. Older adults also face unique medication challenges — they metabolize drugs differently, take more concurrent medications, and are more susceptible to side effects like falls, confusion, and cardiac complications.
At Empathy Health Clinic, our psychiatrists have experience treating the full range of geriatric psychiatric conditions. We take a careful, conservative approach to medication management in older adults — starting at lower doses, adjusting slowly, and closely monitoring for drug interactions with existing prescriptions. We coordinate with your primary care physician and other specialists to ensure safe, effective, and integrated care.
Whether you are a senior seeking care for yourself or a family member helping a loved one, we provide a welcoming, respectful environment where older adults feel heard and supported.
Conditions We Treat in Older Adults
Geriatric Psychiatry Services
Senior Psychiatric Evaluation
A comprehensive evaluation tailored for older adults, including cognitive screening, thorough medication review, medical history assessment, and evaluation for depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions that present differently in seniors.
Safe Medication Management
Conservative, evidence-based prescribing for older adults. We account for age-related changes in drug metabolism, review all current medications for interactions, and follow geriatric prescribing guidelines to minimize risks like falls, sedation, and cognitive impairment.
Family Collaboration & Support
With the patient's consent, we involve family members and caregivers in the treatment process. We provide education about psychiatric conditions in older adults and help families understand treatment goals and what to monitor at home.
Why Choose Our Geriatric Psychiatry Team?
Geriatric-Specific Expertise
Our psychiatrists understand the pharmacological and diagnostic complexities unique to older adults. We follow Beers Criteria and geriatric prescribing guidelines to avoid medications that pose higher risks for seniors.
Patient, Respectful Approach
We take the time to listen, explain treatment options clearly, and involve patients in every decision. Our approach honors the dignity and autonomy of our senior patients while addressing their clinical needs.
Coordinated Care
We communicate with your primary care physician, neurologist, and other specialists to ensure your psychiatric care is fully integrated with your overall medical treatment plan. This coordination is essential for safe prescribing in older adults.
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If you're in crisis: Empathy Health Clinic is an outpatient practice and not a 24/7 crisis facility. If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.