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Focus Areas and Expertise

How I can help.

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As a psychiatrist in Virginia, I am dedicated to providing compassionate care to my patients. My experience and board certification ensure that I am equipped to provide medication management, talk therapy, consultations, and evaluations, tailored to meet your unique needs and circumstances.

- Dr. William Taggart

​I have a range of tools in my clinical toolbox, and we will work together to identify those that support your unique needs.

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I have expertise in:
 

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps change negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy: Increases self-awareness by exploring the impact of past experiences on present behavior.

  • Play Therapy: Uses play to help children express feelings and experiences without words.

  • Psychopharmacology: Focuses on prescribing and managing psychiatric medications for those in need.

  • Combined Therapy & Medication Management: Integrates psychotherapy with medication management for a holistic approach.

  • Friendly Faces Group Therapy: A group therapy program aimed at improving social skills and reducing social anxiety.

  • Trauma-Informed Care: Approaches treatment with an understanding of the complexities of trauma, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for healing.

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Common treatment areas.

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Developmental delays

  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD

  • Learning disorders/special educational needs

  • Tics

  • Schizophrenia/psychosis

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