An integrative psychiatry practice providing expert diagnosis and treatment. Short-term consults and long-term treatment tracks available.
Now accepting new patients in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana
Welcome to my practice. I am a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in diagnostic clarification, advanced psychopharmacology, and existential psychotherapy.
Misdiagnosis - and thus, inappropriate treatment - is a major problem in psychiatry. There are several different types of mental health conditions that are rooted in different causes and require different methods of treatment, even if they seem to be leading to the same set of symptoms. My aim is always to achieve clarity in what we’re actually dealing with and then to manage it accordingly, all while keeping one’s individual personhood front and center.
I offer services to individuals who are seeking longer-term continuity of care as well as those seeking to get a second opinion on their diagnosis or treatment plans before returning to their regular provider.
Stephen Love, MD
My Areas of Focus
My primary focus is working with individuals who are concerned that they have been misdiagnosed or that they have not received the appropriate treatment for their condition. I am ultimately a generalist and I am willing and able to work with individuals struggling with a wide range of mental health concerns, including but not limited to those listed below.
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Misdiagnosis is a major problem in psychiatry, and I specialize in obtaining clarity in this regard, taking special care to distinguish between disorders that are largely genetic in nature, disorders that are related to inborn personality traits/temperaments/predispositions, and disorders that are reactions to life.
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Due to the widespread prevalence of inaccurate diagnoses, inappropriate treatment is also a major problem. Establishing the correct diagnosis and prescribing the appropriate treatment goes a long way, but I also have advanced training in psychopharmacology that allows for bespoke medication regimens when warranted.
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Mood Disorders (Major Depression and Bipolar Illness)
Thought Disorders (Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder)
Anxiety Disorders (GAD, OCD, etc)
Personality Disorders
Attention-Deficit Disorders (ADHD)
Addiction Disorders
Trauma-Related Disorders
Adjustment Disorders, Existential Depression, and Stress
Neurocognitive Disorders
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Sometimes mental health symptoms are actually signs of an underlying neurological or medical disorder, ranging from the various dementias to metabolic disorders to autoimmune disorders and various other less common conditions. I have a particular interest and skillset in finding answers at the intersection of medicine and psychiatry.
My Approach
As an expert diagnostician, I take extra time to review all available records, obtain a comprehensive history, and perform a thorough workup if indicated. I then take care to develop a proper formulation to understand and/or explain what you’re struggling with and how we can best manage it. Though I am an advanced psychopharmacologist who is skilled at utilizing minimum effective doses of medications and rational polypharmacy, I am also an integrative provider who offers several methods of treatment outside of just medication management to get you feeling better. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan based on an accurate diagnosis that takes into account all factors of your mind, body, and spirit. This may include any of the treatment modalities listed below. See the “About Me” section for more information on what sets me apart in this regard.
Advanced Medication Management
Complementary and Alternative Treatments
Existential Psychotherapy
Psychoeducation
Light Therapy
Lifestyle Coaching
Fitness Recommendations
Nutritional Supplementation
Bibliotherapy
Other non-pharmacologic interventions
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so that we can learn a bit more about one another and see if we would be a good fit to work together. Please be sure to read over my services page to learn more about my appointment types and fees before booking your call.