Business Details
43 Years
experience
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services in Princeton, NJ
The Office of Dr. Elliot J. Gursky has been dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, young adults, and families in Princeton since 1983. Our practice integrates a biological-developmental-psychosocial model to address emotional and physical health through personalized treatment plans. Services include thorough psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and counseling tailored to each individual's unique needs. Our team, led by Dr. Gursky and Lois Shindelman, LCSW, prioritizes brief interventions and family involvement to optimize outcomes. We maintain a supportive environment where confidentiality is strictly upheld, and all services are offered on a fee-for-service basis.With decades of combined experience, we emphasize timely intervention and long-term wellness strategies. Our approach combines medical expertise with compassionate care to address mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, and other behavioral challenges. We empower patients through education, structured treatment regimens, and proactive relapse prevention protocols. Our commitment to individualized care ensures that each patient receives targeted support aligned with their specific circumstances.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Family Counseling
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
ADHD Management
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialized psychiatric experience in Princeton
- Our team includes a board-certified child psychiatrist and licensed clinical social worker
- We implement evidence-based treatment plans combining medication and therapy
- We provide fee-for-service transparency with multiple payment options
- We emphasize family involvement and holistic treatment approaches
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations establish accurate diagnoses through detailed interviews covering personal history, symptoms, and family dynamics. This foundational assessment guides all subsequent treatment planning. Patients receive clear explanations of their conditions and tailored recommendations for therapeutic interventions.
Medication Management
We provide evidence-based medication prescriptions and ongoing monitoring for mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions. Regular follow-ups ensure optimal dosage adjustments and side effect management. Our approach integrates medication with complementary therapeutic strategies for comprehensive care.
Family Counseling
Family involvement enhances treatment outcomes through improved communication and support systems. We facilitate sessions addressing family dynamics that impact mental health. This collaborative approach strengthens relationships and creates sustainable healing environments for young patients.
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders including social phobia, PTSD, and OCD combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with medication when appropriate. We develop personalized coping strategies and exposure therapies tailored to each patient's developmental stage and specific anxiety triggers.
ADHD Management
Our ADHD treatment plans integrate medication management with behavioral interventions and educational support strategies. We work closely with families and schools to implement structured routines that improve focus and academic performance while addressing emotional regulation challenges.
People
Elliot J. Gursky
Psychiatrist
Board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with over 40 years of experience in Princeton. Specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety, and behavioral issues using evidence-based practices.
Lois Shindelman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Experienced LCSW providing therapeutic counseling services. Collaborates with Dr. Gursky to deliver comprehensive mental health treatment for children, adolescents, and families in Princeton.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer for children and teens?
We provide comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and counseling for children, adolescents, and young adults with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral issues.
How does your treatment approach differ from other providers?
Our biological-developmental-psychosocial model integrates medical, emotional, and social factors. We emphasize family involvement and combine medication with therapeutic interventions for holistic care.
What payment methods do you accept?
We operate on a fee-for-service basis and accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards at the beginning of each session.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not directly accept insurance but provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement, which many plans cover at 50-80% of service costs.
How are emergency situations handled?
For true emergencies, call 911 immediately. For urgent non-emergency situations, contact our office directly for prompt appointment scheduling.
What mental health specializations do you have?
We specialize in treating mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and eating disorders in children, teens, and young adults.
