Mark Ashton Ritchie
Psychiatrist, MD
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People seeking help for emotional distress often feel hesitant to trust others, yet trust is essential for meaningful change. Building it is a gradual process, made easier through connection with a clinician who is empathetic, attentive, and experienced. From the first visit, my focus is creating a space where you feel heard and respected. Together, we begin to answer the questions that matter most: Can we talk openly? Can trust grow here? And can this work truly help? I approach each person with curiosity, flexibility, and a commitment to understanding your unique experience.
With over 30 years of experience in private practice outpatient psychiatry, Dr. Ritchie has dedicated his career to serving persons suffering from the entire spectrum of mental illness. His expertise spans various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency room environments, as well as correctional facilities. His specialty is medication management
I'm dedicated to helping people feel comfortable with the idea that there is more than one way to approach treating the conditions that hamper their wellbeing, relationships, academic as well as occupational performance. With a comprehensive, mindful initial evaluation and vigilant follow-up, we can help you be in a better place than when we started.
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Finances
Fees
- Standard Visit $525
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleQualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / A48077 Mark Ashton Ritchie
- In Practice for 34 years
- LSUMC School of Medicine in New Orleans, MD, Graduated 1988
- Board Certification by ABPN 1994
- Certificate from Neuroscience Education Institute Master of Psychopharmacology 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Mark Ashton Ritchie
Psychiatrist, MD
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused