Business Details
37 Years
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Emergency
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Experienced Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst in Bloomfield Hills, MI
With over 30 years of dedicated practice, I specialize in psychiatry, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis, serving patients in Bloomfield Hills and Traverse City, Michigan. My approach combines medical expertise with deep psychological exploration to address mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. As a board-certified psychiatrist and trained psychoanalyst, I prioritize personalized care, guiding patients toward self-understanding and resilience. My practice emphasizes creating a safe space for individuals to uncover and resolve inner conflicts, fostering long-term growth.Affiliated with William Beaumont University Hospital since 1989, I integrate clinical experience with academic rigor to deliver evidence-based treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs. My philosophy centers on helping individuals become their own best therapists, empowering them to navigate life's complexities with clarity and confidence. Through decades of teaching and research, I remain committed to advancing mental health care while maintaining a patient-focused practice.
Services
Psychiatry
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychoanalysis
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Mental Health Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in psychiatry and psychoanalysis.
- Our practice combines medical expertise with in-depth psychological exploration.
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Our psychiatrist is board-certified in both adult and child psychiatry.
- We maintain hospital affiliations for comprehensive care coordination.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (NBME)
- International Psychoanalytic Association
- American Psychoanalytic Association
Services
Psychiatry
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for mental health conditions using evidence-based practices. Services include medication management, behavioral interventions, and integrated care for biological, psychological, and social factors affecting mental wellness. Treatment addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, and complex psychiatric disorders across all age groups.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
This insight-oriented therapy explores unconscious patterns affecting current behavior through open dialogue about thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Sessions focus on identifying recurring negative patterns, improving self-awareness, and developing healthier coping mechanisms. Particularly effective for long-standing emotional challenges and relationship difficulties, this approach fosters lasting personal growth.
Psychoanalysis
An intensive form of treatment involving multiple weekly sessions to explore deep-seated psychological conflicts through sustained therapeutic engagement. Using techniques like free association and dream analysis, this approach uncovers buried memories and unconscious motivations. Designed for individuals seeking fundamental personality changes and lasting resolution of chronic mental health issues.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialized care addressing developmental mental health needs from infancy through adolescence. Services include behavioral assessments, family consultations, and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions for anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders. Integrates parental guidance with direct patient care to support healthy psychological development during critical growth stages.
Mental Health Consultation
Professional consultation services for schools, medical institutions, and community organizations regarding complex mental health cases. Includes treatment recommendations, diagnostic clarification, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for challenging psychiatric presentations.
People
Dr. Susan L. Wainwright
Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst
Board-certified psychiatrist with 30+ years of experience specializing in psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis. Faculty member at Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute and assistant clinical professor at Oakland University William Beaumont Medical School.
Questions
What age groups do you treat?
I work with patients from infancy through adulthood, including parents with young children, adolescents, emerging adults, and seniors.
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
Treatment focuses on anxiety, depression, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, relationship problems, PTSD, and repetitive behavioral patterns affecting quality of life.
Do you prescribe medication?
As a medical doctor, I prescribe medication when necessary, prioritizing lowest effective doses with minimal side effects as part of comprehensive treatment plans.
What is your hospital affiliation?
I've been affiliated with William Beaumont University Hospital's Psychiatry Department since 1989 for inpatient care coordination.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45 minutes, with psychoanalysis sessions potentially longer and more frequent based on treatment needs.
