Why You May Want to Consider Integrative Psychiatry

September 26, 2025

Traditional therapy is an extremely helpful tool for mental health and well-being, whether you’ve been diagnosed with a specific disorder or not. In recent years, the number of those seeking therapy has increased, and many people experience myriad benefits from this type of care.

But what if traditional therapy just doesn’t sound like enough? Or what if you feel like the process doesn’t allow for the kind of versatile and personalized care you need? If this is the case for you, it’s time to consider a modality called integrative psychiatry.

Mind and Body Medicine, LLC, offers a number of mental wellness programs tailored to your specific needs. Tamara McDonald, DNP, uses her mental health training to offer a program for your unique situation. If regular therapy has always seemed like less than what you need, consider this option today. 

Integrative psychiatry 101

Maybe you’ve tried traditional therapy before; maybe you haven’t. But for whatever reason, you may feel this option isn’t enough. This is where integrative psychiatry comes in. 

The program focuses on helping you with more than symptom management. It’s about getting at the root causes of your problems — whatever they are — and helping you to heal in the most holistic way possible. Integrative psychiatry allows you to receive different health and healing modalities as a comprehensive program. All from the same place. All working to serve you.

There has been a spike in the use of integrative psychiatry in recent years. This is partly due to a number of causes: the increased aging population, general disappointment with Western medical techniques, and the difficulty of treating issues like chronic pain, to name a few. This could be for you if you have more than one issue or want to treat more than just the surface. 

What integrative psychiatry is like

First and foremost, you’ll be able to start with a consultation. Dr. McDonald will discuss your current situation and any mental, physical, and other personal wellness concerns with you. You may also discuss any therapeutic interventions you’ve had in the past and any medications or other treatment modalities you may currently be using. 

After this, you’ll be able to discuss any corresponding treatment options. These could range from traditional talk therapy to the use of prescription medications, supplements, and other interventions. You may also talk about the use of certain complementary options for well-being, such as exercise, nutritional support, mindfulness programs, etc. 

Over time, the program you build with Dr. McDonald may be tweaked, and modalities may be added, removed, or changed slightly, based on your experiences. You and Dr. McDonald will work together to find the best combination of programs for your overall well-being. 

Why you may want to consider integrative psychiatry

There are a number of reasons you might consider this type of treatment, including: 


  • You have both mental and physical concerns that seem intertwined. 
  • You have comorbid mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
  • You want a more individualized or personalized approach to your treatment. 
  • You want to get to the root of whatever’s causing your symptoms. 
  • You want more control over your conditions, treatment, and recovery. 
    

We all struggle with mental health issues from time to time. However, one of the best ways to manage recurring issues, conditions that affect our daily lives, or any other type of mental or emotional block to well-being is to look at the full picture. With integrative psychiatry, you can do this — and get treatment that addresses everything, too! 

Do you want to learn more about integrative psychiatry?

Let us give you a comprehensive idea of what this treatment entails and a consultation. We want to help you feel like your best self, and often, this is done through treatment that addresses all we are. 

To make an appointment at Mind and Body Medicine, LLC, call 208-591-6410 or visit our website. We look forward to helping you achieve total wellness in mind, body, and soul.

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