Have You Suffered from Depression for Too Long?
If you suffer from treatment-resistant depression you are not alone. Many people suffering from a mental health condition like depression have sought relief in outpatient settings and haven’t found an effective solution. Incorrect diagnoses and inadequate care can be common problems. Not responding to treatment or only getting partially better are not enough – why accept ‘better’ when thriving can be possible?
We Determine the Right Diagnosis So You Can Find Relief
At The Retreat, we specialize in determining a person’s correct diagnosis through an intensive diagnostic assessment, and then developing a personalized, comprehensive treatment plan that works. Our team of highly trained psychiatrists has deep expertise in psychopharmacology and cutting-edge neurostimulation techniques, meaning our residents have access to well-rounded, world-class treatment options – all under one roof.
To effectively address treatment-resistant depression and other disorders, we offer:
Comprehensive diagnostic and medical evaluation
Psychotropic medications are used with the highest degree of clinical expertise.
Neurostimulation techniques
We offer electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on-site.
Evidence-based approaches
Our clinicians are highly skilled in effective interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), transference-focused psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and mentalization.
Access to highly trained psychoanalysts
All residents have multiple individual sessions with their treating doctor each week.
Collaborative services with our highly specialized inpatient units
Sheppard Pratt is home to some of the most specialized units in the nation; our doctors are experts in their fields.
A breadth of weekly therapeutic groups
Residents at The Retreat participate in up to 35 hours of group programming each week
Why seek care at The Retreat when other treatment hasn’t worked?
Up to half of our residents have been misdiagnosed before they arrive at The Retreat. We take an in-depth, thoughtful approach to diagnosis while simultaneously beginning treatment, meaning a faster road to recovery.
And, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. At The Retreat, you’ll experience individual therapy, medication management, group therapy, experiential therapy, and more – all with the goal of finding the right care options and building a personalized treatment plan that’s effective for you.
How We Provide Help for Treatment-Resistant Depression
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Meet Our Clinicians Specializing in Treatment-Resistant Depression
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Michael Young, MD
Medical Director, The Retreat by Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Adult Psychiatry, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders -
Daniel Kakuska, MD
Psychiatrist, The Retreat by Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Adult Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, Psychotherapy -
Joan D'Adamo, LCSW-C
Family Therapist, The Retreat at Sheppard PrattSpecialties:Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Eating Disorders, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Expert Consultations
As indicated, we will request consultations from our colleagues at Sheppard Pratt's Institute for Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics, home to an array of neurostimulation approaches.
See Our Clinicians' Research
Treatment-Resistant Depression: The Importance of Identifying and Treating Co-occurring Personality Disorders.
The Evolving Concept of a Therapeutic Community.
Psychodynamic Psychiatry: Clinical, Practical, Patient Centered, and Evidence-Based.
My depression is now in remission - life is good again.
Even when life feels out of control, solutions are within reach.
The Retreat offers residential psychiatric rehabilitation to people experiencing behavioral health issues, including depression, OCD, anxiety, personality disorders, and co-occurring disorders.