Chronic Depression Dysthymia near Raleigh, NC

Biography: Dr. Scott Griffies's interest in the relationship between the brain and body furthered his pursuit of a career in psychiatry. Dr. Griffies provides medication management, group mind-brain-body skills, and psychoeducation. He sees patients with psychological aspects of medical and surgical conditions in oncology, rheumatology, endocrine, neurology, physical medicine, and pain (non-opiate treatments). He directs programs for neuropsychodynamic and stress-related physical disorders. These programs include conditions like somatic symptom disorders, functional neurologic symptom disorders, and disorders such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel disorder, interstitial cystitis, chronic fatigue, or other chronic neuro-inflammatory conditions. Dr. Griffies was an associate professor at Duke University and Louisiana State University, teaching psychiatry courses.

Care Philosophy: Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, & related conditions through personalized Psychiatry & Therapy services available to all 50 states. Appointments are available in as little as 24 hours - including evening, night, & weekend availability. Recently named the "Best online psychiatry service of 2024" by Forbes, EverydayHealth, & Yahoo. Brightside Health specializes in depression & anxiety, as well as a wide range of related conditions, including: Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder & Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum Depression, Social Anxiety, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Insomnia, & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). *Please note Brightside can treat ADHD but does not offer diagnoses or controlled substances for the treatment of ADHD, such as Adderall. Brightside also cannot treat Schizophrenia, or any symptoms of psychosis

Biography: Dr. Michael Adelman was drawn to the mental health field due to the real-world nature of his everyday work. Dr. Adelman’s holistic approach helps patients and families identify resiliency factors to move to a place of greater self-respect and self-efficacy. Dr. Adelman is experienced in pediatrics, psychiatry, and child psychiatry. His “triple board” training helps him understand both normal development in children and various developmental challenges. Dr. Adelman’s knowledge allows him to work better with families to find the best ways to help. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife and family (6 kids!) and is an avid cross-fit aficionado hoping to compete in the “masters” (i.e., old man) category.

Biography: Dr. Varsha Vora is dual board-certified in general and child and adolescent psychiatry. She completed her residency in psychiatry at BronxCare Health System and her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center.

Biography: Shelly L. West is a Internist at Oak Street Health specializing in care for adults on Medicare.

Biography: Dr. Lori Peele, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Raleigh, NC. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 24 years.