Dr Cathryn Alexander | 7 Pillars of Wellness | Perinatal, Infant, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 305 Olinda-Monbulk Road, Monbulk, Victoria 3793

Welcome to Dr Cathryn Alexander | 7 Pillars of Wellness | Perinatal, Infant, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, located at Monbulk, Olinda-Monbulk Road, 305. Dr Cathryn Alexander is a highly skilled and experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, working in both Public and Private Practice. With a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Sydney, she has a strong background in medical fields as well as psychiatry, providing her with a deep understanding of the relationship between physical and mental health.

After completing her Fellowship training in Psychiatry through The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Dr Cathryn dedicated an additional two years to sub-specialty training in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders. This allowed her to obtain a prestigious Certificate of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr Cathryn believes in personalizing her therapeutic approach for each individual and their family, striving to understand their psychological difficulties and finding evidence-based ways to help them.

Dr Cathryn takes a holistic approach to mental health, considering the biological, psychological, social, environmental, cultural, and spiritual factors that contribute to behavioral and mental health disturbances. She delves into family history and past experiences to identify potential underlying causes before working with families to develop practical strategies that improve their quality of life. Dr Cathryn also emphasizes the mind-body connection and the practical aspects of integrating mental and physical health.

Specializing in issues during pregnancy and birth, Dr Cathryn continues to support families through the baby and toddler stages until the age of three. She employs psychotherapy as her primary method of treatment, utilizing talking therapy, play therapy, couple therapy, and specific support for fathers. Dr Cathryn also recognizes the importance of including parents in therapy when children or adolescents present with problems. She addresses a wide range of issues, including Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, developmental factors such as giftedness, delay, and Autism, as well as medical symptoms in chronic illness.

In addition to her expertise, Dr Cathryn can connect families with other health and educational professionals who offer various therapies and interventions beneficial for children and adolescents. While she does not manage inpatient admissions, she can assist in organizing a mother-baby unit admission if required. Dr Cathryn takes a highly-tailored approach to medication management, recognizing its importance for some individuals but not for everyone. She believes in close monitoring and regular reviews of medications as an integral part of ongoing care.

At 7pillarsofwellness, Dr Cathryn and her team offer a range of therapy modalities to support growth and recovery. In addition to individual therapy, they also provide family sessions, parent sessions, and group therapy, all based on evidence-based approaches to the fundamental building blocks of good health, including Sleep, Nutrition, Routine, and Exercise.

Operating hours are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am to 5:30pm. Contact Dr Cathryn Alexander | 7 Pillars of Wellness | Perinatal, Infant, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry today to schedule an appointment and embark on your journey towards optimal health and well-being.