Dr. Ghafoor will be on leave from July 22-October 13. She is currently not taking on new patients.

Dr. Ghafoor will be on leave from July 22-October 13. She is currently not taking on new patients.

Metabolic Psychiatry

Metabolic psychiatry is an evidence-based approach that looks beyond symptoms to understand how factors like inflammation, hormones, sleep, and nutrition influence brain function.

Many conditions we treat—including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and substance use disorders—are influenced by underlying biological factors such as insulin resistance, inflammation, sleep disruption, and dysregulated appetite signaling.

This service integrates evidence-based psychiatric care with targeted metabolic interventions, which may include:

  • comprehensive metabolic and hormonal assessment

  • individualized nutrition and behavioral strategies

  • pharmacologic treatment when indicated (including GLP-1–based therapies)

  • coordination of structured physical training and recovery optimization

The goal is not simply weight loss, but improved mental clarity, emotional regulation, and long-term physiologic resilience.

This approach is particularly relevant for individuals with co-occurring metabolic and psychiatric concerns, as well as those who feel “functional, but not optimal” despite prior treatment.

Care is delivered through a structured, physician-led model designed for patients seeking a more comprehensive and biologically informed approach to mental health.

Availability is limited and offered to a small number of patients at a time to ensure a high level of clinical attention and continuity.