Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D., practices integrative psychiatry, combining standard and complementary treatments. Her research focuses on mind-body practices for reducing the effects of stress and trauma, particularly in survivors of mass disasters, including the Southeast Asia Tsunami, 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, 2010 earthquake in Haiti, war in Sudan, Gulf Horizon Oil Spill, veterans, and stress-related medical illnesses.

In addition to her clinical practice of psychiatry, Dr. Gerbarg provides consultation and clinical supervision and facilitates the development of research projects on the health benefits of mind-body practices. Her interest is the integration of psychiatry, standard medicine, mind-body treatments, nutrients and medicinal herbs to promote healthy living, disease prevention, and more effective treatments for stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Education

• B.A., Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Brown University
• M.D., Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Residency, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital Psychiatry Residency
• Psychoanalysis, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute

Areas of Expertise

• Psychoanalysis
• Women's Issues
• Trauma
• Neurobiology
• Natural Treatments (herbs, nutrients)
• Integration of mind-body practices in psychotherapy
• Mental Trauma
• Mind-Body Wellness

Publications

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Memberships and Affiliations

• Board Member, American Botanical Council
• APA Caucus on Complementary and Integrative Psychiatry