[City, State] – [Date] – Contemporary Care announces expansion of its depression therapy services, combining evidence-based psychotherapy approaches with medication management and brain stimulation treatments to provide mental health care.

Multidisciplinary Approach to Depression Treatment

The mental health practice, founded by Dr. Tarique Perera, offers multiple therapy modalities under one roof, allowing patients to access different treatment types without coordinating care across separate providers. This integrated model addresses the reality that depression treatment often requires combining several approaches for optimal outcomes.

Depression treatment has advanced significantly beyond the single-therapy model. Contemporary Care employs licensed therapists specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and other evidence-based approaches. These clinicians work alongside psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, creating treatment plans altered to each patient’s specific needs and preferences.

Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Options

The practice offers several therapy approaches supported by extensive research. Cognitive behavioral therapy, which addresses negative thinking patterns maintaining depression, serves as a primary treatment modality. Sessions teach patients to identify automatic thoughts, examine evidence for their beliefs, and develop more balanced perspectives.

Behavioral activation, focusing on scheduling activities that provide pleasure or accomplishment despite low motivation, helps patients break the withdrawal cycle that maintains depression. This approach operates on the principle that action precedes motivation rather than waiting for mood to improve before engaging in activities.

Interpersonal therapy addresses depression connected to relationship problems or life transitions. The time-limited approach helps patients understand how their depression relates to interpersonal issues and develops strategies for addressing relationship difficulties while managing symptoms.

Group therapy options provide social support alongside individual treatment. Skills-focused groups teach specific techniques, while process-oriented groups explore interpersonal dynamics and relationship patterns. Many patients find the shared experience reduces isolation and provides motivation.

Coordinating Therapy with Medication Management

Research consistently demonstrates that combining psychotherapy with medication produces better outcomes than either treatment alone. Contemporary Care’s model facilitates this coordination, with psychiatrists and therapists communicating regularly about patient progress and treatment adjustments.

Medication management appointments occur alongside therapy sessions, with prescribers and therapists consulting about symptom changes, side effects, and treatment response. This coordination prevents situations where medication and therapy recommendations conflict or work at cross purposes.

For patients starting both medication and therapy simultaneously, the practice’s structure allows rapid adjustments. If medication side effects interfere with therapy engagement, prescribers can modify regimens quickly. If therapy reveals issues affecting medication adherence, therapists can address these while informing prescribers.

Brain Stimulation Treatments for Therapy-Resistant Depression

Contemporary Care offers transcranial magnetic stimulation for patients whose depression hasn’t responded adequately to therapy and medication combinations. Dr. Perera pioneered TMS treatment as founding president of the Clinical TMS Society and first author of the TMS Guidelines published in 2016.

TMS uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions involved in mood regulation. The non-invasive procedure requires no anesthesia, with sessions lasting about 20 minutes daily for several weeks. Many patients continue therapy during TMS treatment, with the combination addressing different aspects of depression simultaneously.

The practice has treated thousands of patients with TMS, developing protocols that optimize outcomes. This extensive experience allows the team to identify which patients most likely benefit from TMS and how to integrate it effectively with ongoing therapy and medication.

Ketamine Therapy Integration

Contemporary Care was among the first practices to offer ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The practice provides both intravenous ketamine infusions and Spravato esketamine nasal spray, an FDA-approved option for treatment-resistant depression.

Ketamine works through different brain mechanisms than traditional antidepressants, often producing rapid improvement where other treatments have failed. Patients typically receive therapy alongside ketamine treatment, using the improved mood from ketamine to engage more effectively in therapeutic work.

Dr. Perera serves on Janssen’s Advisory Board, contributing expertise on esketamine treatment protocols. This involvement keeps Contemporary Care at the forefront of emerging research and best practices for ketamine-based depression treatment.

Telehealth Expands Access

Contemporary Care offers telehealth services across nine states, expanding access to specialized depression treatment. Many patients find video therapy sessions as effective as in-person appointments, with the convenience improving attendance consistency.

Medication management appointments particularly suit telehealth delivery. Prescribers assess symptoms, review side effects, and adjust medications effectively through video visits. This flexibility helps patients maintain treatment despite work schedules, transportation challenges, or mobility limitations.

Initial evaluations and some therapy modalities work better in person. Contemporary Care provides both options, allowing patients to choose formats that best suit their needs and circumstances. Some patients alternate between in-person and video appointments based on weekly schedules.

Specialized Programs for Complex Depression

The practice treats depression presentations requiring specialized expertise. Peripartum depression, seasonal depression, depression with psychotic features, and bipolar depression each require distinct treatment approaches. Contemporary Care’s clinicians bring experience managing these complicated presentations.

Treatment-resistant depression, where patients haven’t responded to multiple medication trials, is a practice focus. The availability of TMS, ketamine therapy, and advanced medication strategies provides options when standard treatments prove insufficient.

Co-occurring conditions including anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders require integrated treatment. Contemporary Care’s multidisciplinary team addresses multiple conditions simultaneously rather than treating them in isolation, improving overall outcomes.

Patient-Centered Treatment Planning

Contemporary Care emphasizes shared decision-making, involving patients actively in treatment planning. Clinicians explain options, discuss risks and benefits, and respect patient preferences regarding treatment approaches.

Treatment plans evolve based on patient response and changing needs. Regular progress monitoring using standardized scales provides objective measures of improvement. When treatments aren’t producing expected results, the team adjusts approaches rather than continuing ineffective interventions.

Cultural competence and trauma-informed care guide all patient interactions. Clinicians recognize how identity, background, and life experiences affect mental health and treatment relationships. This awareness helps build trust and improves treatment engagement.

Research & Training Commitment

Dr. Perera’s background includes research at Columbia University on neurobiological mechanisms of depression and teaching psychopharmacology to medical residents. This academic foundation informs Contemporary Care’s commitment to evidence-based treatment.

The practice stays current with emerging research, implementing new treatment approaches as evidence supports their effectiveness. Clinicians attend ongoing training to maintain expertise in their specialties and learn about advances in depression treatment.

Contemporary Care participates in treatment outcome monitoring, tracking patient progress to evaluate which approaches work best. This data informs treatment protocols and helps identify areas for improvement.

Insurance & Accessibility

The practice accepts insurance from major carriers, making treatment accessible to patients across payment sources. Staff assist with insurance verification and explain coverage before treatment begins, preventing billing surprises.

For services not covered by insurance, Contemporary Care offers transparent pricing and payment plans. The practice prioritizes treatment access, working with patients to find financially feasible options.

Looking Forward

Contemporary Care continues expanding services to meet patient needs. The practice is licensed in nine states and growing, bringing specialized depression treatment to more communities. Telehealth expansion further increases access to care.

Patients and referring providers can learn more about Contemporary Care’s depression therapy services at contemporarycare.com or by calling to schedule initial consultations. The practice sees older adolescents and adults with depression across all severity levels.

Website: https://contemporarycare.com/

Address: 84 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 06810

Contact: (610) 363-3090