Sapien Psychiatry - Elliot Feld MD

Elliot Feld, MD (he/him) is a board-certified psychiatrist and therapist at Sapien Psychiatry in North Providence, Rhode Island. As a medical doctor who also provides talk therapy, Dr. Feld offers an integrated approach to mental health treatment. The body and the mind are two sides of the same coin. Both medication and talk therapy are crucial tools in mental health treatment, and the choice of when and how to apply these tools is different for everyone. Perhaps you've tried many medications in the past, but with limited results. Or perhaps you've never tried medication before, and aren't sure if it's right for you. Either way, you're in the right place. While medication can sometimes be an important piece of the puzzle, there are other pieces that deserve and require equal attention. The word "therapy" is like the word "sport" ... there are tons of different types! And, there are many different coaching styles. Not everything works for everyone... so let's talk and figure out what works for you. For some, it's an emphasis on coping skills and strategies for navigating anxiety or depression. For others, it involves processing events from the past that are contributing to suffering in the present. Maybe you're struggling with difficult and important decisions about your career or relationships. Maybe you're trying to live a healthier lifestyle but having trouble making changes. Maybe you're experiencing guilt, shame, or suicidal thoughts. Or maybe it's something completely different. Whatever the case may be, starting the conversation is the first step, and often the hardest. It takes a lot of courage to reach out and talk. Dr. Feld emphasizes a holistic approach and treats each person as a whole and unique being, rather than as a diagnosis or category. We each have different minds, different bodies, different personalities, and different environments. We each have different experiences of culture, family, childhood, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, sexuality, and relationships. And yet... we are all part of the human species, Homo sapiens. This is where the name "Sapien Psychiatry" comes from. "Homo sapiens" translates to "wise humans." Every one of us is a wise human ... we all have access to intelligence, curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and connectedness. Our experience of consciousness sets us apart from all other species. Unfortunately, the very thing that makes us unique can also lead to anxiety, depression, and other forms of suffering. By considering all of our available tools (medication, cognitive therapy) and tapping into our innate human wisdom (social connection, nutrition, exercise, circadian rhythm), we can use our wisdom to achieve wellness. ****** Office Hours (I am available for in-person appointments in Rhode Island, as well as tele-health appointments for people who reside in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut) Monday: 12 pm - 6 pm Tuesday: 4 pm - 9 pm Wednesday: 11 am - 6:30 pm Thursday: 11 am - 6:30 pm Friday: 10 am - 4 pm Please note that I am currently "out-of-network" with all insurance plans. If you're interested in potentially working together, please call my office number at 401-363-0774 and leave me a voicemail. We can then schedule a free introductory phone call -- for me to get a better sense of what you're looking for, and for you to get a better sense of me and how I work. When starting with a new healthcare provider, it's important that you feel we are a good fit (and if not, that's okay) -- and, equally important is confirming whether I have the right skill set to help you with your unique circumstances. ****** Education History Undergraduate: Union College, BS in Biology & Music Graduate: Union Graduate College / Clarkson University, MS in Healthcare Management Medical School: Albany Medical College, MD Residency: Brown University, Board-Certified General Adult Psychiatrist Advanced Training: Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy One-Year Fellowship Faculty: The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Clinical Instructor