Business Details
Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Wailea, HI
Maui Psychiatry was founded by Dennis Banks, MD, JD, a psychiatrist with extensive academic and clinical training. Our practice specializes in diagnosing and treating complex psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, gender dysphoria, schizophrenia, eating disorders, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and transcultural issues. Dr. Banks graduated from Columbia University and Yale Medical School, completed residencies at Stanford University Hospital, the Montreal Neurological Institute, and the McAuley Neuropsychiatric Institute, and holds a JD from the University of New Hampshire Law School.With over two decades of experience, including a 15-year tenure as Chief Consulting Psychiatrist for the Greenwich, Connecticut Board of Education, we combine medical expertise with a personalized approach to patient care. Our services integrate diverse treatment modalities tailored to individual needs, emphasizing compassionate, evidence-based solutions. Located in Wailea, Hawaii, we serve clients seeking specialized psychiatric care in a supportive environment.
Services
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Schizophrenia Care
Eating Disorder Management
OCD Therapy
Borderline Personality Treatment
Transcultural Psychiatry
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in psychiatry and education consulting.
- Our team combines medical and legal expertise for holistic care.
- We specialize in treating complex psychiatric and transcultural issues.
- Personalized treatment plans use evidence-based, multidisciplinary approaches.
- Founder served as Chief Consulting Psychiatrist for a Connecticut school district.
Services
Depression Treatment
Our depression treatment combines psychotherapy, medication management, and lifestyle interventions to address persistent sadness, loss of interest, and functional impairment. We tailor approaches to individual needs, including cognitive-behavioral techniques and holistic strategies. Patients receive compassionate, evidence-based care to restore emotional well-being and daily functioning.
Anxiety Disorders
We specialize in treating anxiety disorders through personalized plans incorporating exposure therapy, relaxation techniques, and pharmacological support. Our approach targets excessive worry, panic attacks, and phobias while addressing underlying triggers. Patients learn coping mechanisms to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life through structured, supportive care.
Gender Dysphoria
Our gender dysphoria care follows WPATH standards, offering assessments, psychotherapy, and coordination with medical providers for hormone therapy or surgeries. We provide a safe, affirming environment to explore identity and develop coping strategies. Treatment focuses on reducing distress and supporting patients' self-actualization through compassionate, individualized care.
Schizophrenia Care
We manage schizophrenia with integrated care combining antipsychotic medications, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and social support strategies. Our team addresses hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive impairments while monitoring treatment side effects. Patients receive ongoing support to improve daily functioning and maintain stability in community settings.
Transcultural Psychiatry
This service addresses mental health issues influenced by cultural factors, including acculturation stress and cross-cultural identity conflicts. We provide culturally sensitive assessments and treatments that respect patients' backgrounds while addressing universal psychological needs. Care integrates cultural context with clinical best practices for effective, inclusive treatment.
People
Dennis D'Arcy Banks
Founder and Chairman
Dr. Banks is a board-certified psychiatrist with dual MD and JD degrees. He trained at Stanford, McGill, and Yale, served as Chief Consulting Psychiatrist for Greenwich CT schools (1999-2014), and maintains expertise in complex psychiatric conditions. His background includes legal training from UNH and Harvard, enhancing his holistic approach to mental health care.
Questions
What psychiatric conditions do you treat?
We treat depression, anxiety disorders, gender dysphoria, schizophrenia, eating disorders, OCD, borderline personality disorder, and transcultural issues using evidence-based methods.
What makes Dr. Banks uniquely qualified?
Dr. Banks holds an MD from Yale, a JD from UNH Law School, and completed residencies at Stanford and McGill, combining medical and legal expertise.
Do you offer personalized treatment plans?
Yes, we create customized plans integrating diverse modalities to address each patient's unique needs and circumstances.
