Syed
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD (he, him)
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9217 State Route 43, Suite 300, Streetsboro, OH 44241
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My ideal patient is an adolescent or adult struggling with emotional distress related to mood, anxiety, trauma, identity, or life transitions, often influenced by culture, migration, family systems, or minority stress. They may also face obesity-related challenges, including emotional eating, low self-esteem, metabolic concerns, or weight-related stigma affecting mental health. They seek compassionate, whole-person psychiatric care that integrates psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors to help them achieve emotional stability, improved health, and sustainable well-being.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric care that integrates evidence-based therapy, thoughtful medication management, and a whole-person approach. With expertise in mood, anxiety, trauma, psychotic disorders, ADHD, and obesity-related mental health concerns, I offer culturally sensitive, collaborative care tailored to each individual’s goals.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unheard, your experiences deserve understanding and care. I strive to create a safe, respectful space where you can feel seen and supported. When you’re ready, reaching out can be the first step toward healing and balance.
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $350
- Standard Visit $200
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Buckeye
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CareSource
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- The Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Syed Alam
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (440) 294-4797
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Ohio / 35.134471 Syed Alam
- In Practice for 27 years
- Mymensingh Medical College, Bangladesh and Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan, MD, PhD, Graduated 1999
- Board Certification by ABPN
- Certificate from ECFMG 0-791-769-3 / 2012
- Degree/Diploma from Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan PhD / 2007
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Syed Alam
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (440) 294-4797
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Bangla ,
Hindi
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Bangla ,
Hindi
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Syed Alam
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (440) 294-4797
Location
Primary Location
SafeMind Psychiatric Wellness Center, LLC
9217 State Route 43
Suite 300
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(440) 294-4797Email me
Additional Location
Cleveland, OH 44114
(440) 294-4797