Functional Psychiatry

Mental health care that honors your biology, your story, and your whole self.

What Is Functional Psychiatry?

Functional psychiatry is a whole-body approach to mental health that goes beyond symptom management to uncover and treat the root causes of psychiatric conditions. Rather than viewing mental illness as a simple chemical imbalance, this approach recognizes it as a reflection of multiple internal disruptions—whether genetic, biochemical, nutritional, hormonal, or environmental.

Why Choose Functional Psychiatry?

Traditional psychiatry often relies on pharmaceuticals to manage symptoms, operating under the assumption that neurotransmitter imbalances—such as serotonin or dopamine deficiencies—are the primary cause of mental illness. While medication can provide relief, it does not always address the deeper biological and systemic factors contributing to mental health conditions.

Functional psychiatry, on the other hand, seeks to restore balance by identifying and correcting these underlying imbalances. Through advanced testing and personalized treatment plans, this approach focuses on:

Balancing the body’s systems to promote overall well-being.

Treating the root causes of mental health conditions rather than
just masking symptoms.

Integrating nutrition, metabolic health, and lifestyle changes to
support brain function.

Empowering patients with knowledge and tools to actively
participate in their healing process.

By addressing the complex interplay of biological and environmental factors affecting mental health, functional psychiatry offers a path to deeper healing, greater resilience, and lasting recovery.

The Mind-Body Connection in Mental Health

At STILL, we believe the mind and body are in constant conversation. Your mental health isn’t isolated from your physical health — it’s deeply influenced by your gut, hormones, immune system, sleep, nutrition, and environment. Functional psychiatry recognizes that imbalances in these areas can manifest as anxiety, depression, brain fog, mood swings, and other mental health concerns. By restoring balance to the entire system, we help patients experience not just symptom relief, but an overall sense of calm, clarity, and connection.

Healing Beyond a Diagnosis

While traditional psychiatry often focuses on fitting patients into diagnostic labels, functional psychiatry looks beyond the diagnosis to understand your unique story. What’s happening in your body, your environment, and your history that may be contributing to how you feel today? Through comprehensive evaluation and personalized care, we address what’s driving your symptoms — not just what a label says about them. This allows us to craft treatment plans that honor your individuality and support meaningful, lasting change.

The Power of Partnership in Healing

At STILL, we believe the most effective healing happens through collaboration. You are not a passive recipient of care — you are an active, valued partner in your treatment. Functional psychiatry invites you to be curious about your health, ask questions, and participate in the decisions that shape your recovery. Together, we’ll uncover the patterns, triggers, and imbalances affecting your mental health and create a plan that feels both supportive and sustainable for your life. True healing happens when you feel heard, understood, and empowered to reclaim your story.

Ready to Partner with Us in your Healing?

Let’s explore what root-cause based mental health care looks like for you.

What Our Clients Say

STILL has been a lifeline for my child and our family. The thoughtful, whole-person care helped my child heal on a deeper level, and I’m so grateful for the hope and progress we’ve found here.

P.R., age 45

I’ve worked with many providers over the years, and STILL is the first place where I felt truly seen and understood. The care here is thoughtful, compassionate, and actually made a difference
in my life.

L.M., age 58

The trauma work I’ve done here changed everything for me. It’s not about ‘fixing’ yourself — it’s about finally understanding yourself. I wish I had found this sooner.

A.R., age 34

I never knew how much my mental health was affecting my physical health until I came to STILL. The functional psychiatry approach is so different — and it works.