Holistic Psychiatry

Holistic Psychiatry in Brewer, Maine offers Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray treatment for the Greater Bangor area, led by psychiatrist Dr. Vijay Amarendran. This esketamine treatment provides an option for patients whose depression has not responded to standard medications.

Dr. Amarendran takes a holistic view of psychiatric care, recognizing that lasting recovery often draws on a combination of family support, healthy lifestyle, medications, psychotherapy, exercise, and other practices. Care follows evidence-based, nationally recognized treatment algorithms, with exceptions made for patients who respond poorly to standard approaches.

Alongside Spravato, the practice provides TMS therapy and general psychiatric care. The focus throughout is on recovery, defined as improving health and wellness, living a self-directed life, and helping each patient reach their full potential.