Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Louisville
Positive Psychiatry of Louisville was founded over twenty-five years ago with a mission to provide skilled and compassionate outpatient psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care. Our practice combines clinical expertise with a warm, inviting environment, serving patients in Lyndon, KY. We specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders through personalized approaches, including medication management and evidence-based therapies. In 2018, we pioneered ketamine infusion therapy in Metro Louisville for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety disorders. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and specialized infusion nurses dedicated to holistic mental health care.We emphasize empathetic communication, tailored treatment plans, and continuous professional development to address evolving patient needs. Our founders, Dr. Robert Stewart and Shari DeGraff Stewart, bring decades of combined experience in psychiatric care and psychotherapy. We maintain rigorous clinical standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for healing and personal growth. Our facility houses three psychiatric providers, five psychotherapists, and a dedicated ketamine infusion suite. Through ongoing education and community engagement, we strive to advance mental health awareness and accessibility in our region.
Services
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Anxiety Disorders Care
Depression Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined experience in psychiatric care
- Pioneered ketamine infusion therapy in Metro Louisville since 2018
- Multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and infusion specialists
- Personalized treatment plans for mood and anxiety disorders
- Empathetic approach combining clinical expertise with holistic care
Services
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
Ketamine infusions treat treatment-resistant depression and anxiety disorders through intravenous administration. Our certified nurses deliver personalized care in a controlled environment. This innovative therapy increases brain neuroplasticity, offering rapid symptom relief when traditional treatments fail.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations determine individual mental health needs. Board-certified psychiatrists conduct thorough assessments to develop targeted treatment plans. Services include diagnostic interviews and evidence-based treatment recommendations for mood disorders.
Medication Management
Ongoing medication management optimizes psychiatric treatment outcomes. Our providers monitor medication effectiveness and adjust dosages as needed. This service ensures safe, effective pharmaceutical treatment for depression, anxiety, and related conditions.
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized psychotherapy addresses emotional and psychological challenges. Licensed therapists employ evidence-based techniques for depression, anxiety, and trauma treatment. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and improving mental wellness through therapeutic dialogue.
Couples Counseling
Specialized counseling improves communication and resolves relationship conflicts. Therapists address marital issues and relational patterns using evidence-based approaches. This service helps couples develop healthier interaction patterns and emotional connection.
People
Robert Stewart, MD
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 40+ years experience in mood disorder treatment. Vanderbilt graduate and Duke-trained psychiatrist. Medical Director of Center for Behavioral Health for 12 years. Specializes in outpatient psychiatric care and ketamine therapy.
Shari DeGraff Stewart, DMin
Psychotherapist
Doctoral-level psychotherapist with 20+ years treating emotional and relational issues. Specializes in depression, anxiety, and infertility counseling. Combines academic training with personal faith to address diverse therapeutic needs through evidence-based practices.
Rosalie Faris, RN
Office Manager
Registered Nurse with 20 years hospital experience managing physician practices. Certified Case Manager and Occupational Health Nurse. Oversees office operations while providing infusion nursing care for ketamine therapy patients.
Bethany Hockensmith, PA-C
Physicians Assistant
Physician Assistant specializing in psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Treats major depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety conditions. Holds Masters in Physician Assistant studies from University of Kentucky with clinical focus on psychiatric care.
Marie Wurster, RN
Head Infusion Nurse
Head Ketamine Infusion Nurse with extensive clinical experience. Former USAF nurse with specialization in infusion therapy. Provides compassionate care during ketamine treatments while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the infusion process.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, couples counseling, and ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression and anxiety disorders.
What is ketamine infusion therapy?
Ketamine infusion therapy delivers low-dose ketamine intravenously to treat severe depression and anxiety. This FDA-approved off-label treatment offers rapid symptom relief when traditional medications fail.
How do I schedule ketamine therapy?
Contact Neuragain at (502)333-9257 or visit neuragain.com to schedule ketamine infusions. Initial consultations with Dr. Stewart occur on your first treatment day.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Louisville, KY and surrounding areas from our Lyndon, KY location. Patients travel from across Metro Louisville for our specialized mental health services.
What insurance do you accept?
Please contact our office directly at 502-327-9233 for insurance verification and billing information. Our staff can help explain coverage options for psychiatric care.
