Are you looking to improve your mental health?
Getting better starts now!
Are you looking to improve your mental health?
Getting better starts now!
Comprehensive & Holistic Psychiatry
Located in Doylestown, PA, and welcoming patients from Philadelphia, Allentown, Bethlehem, Cherry Hill, Princeton, and the surrounding areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Jacob D. Buinewicz, MD, is a board-certified general psychiatrist who uses a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Dr. Buinewicz offers evidence-based treatments for a variety of psychiatric disorders with specific expertise in mood and bipolar disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD. He also offers care for common sources of stress, including life transitions, decreased productivity at work or school, relationship issues, and grief.
Initial Evaluation
Dr. Buinewicz evaluates every patient as an individual to provide excellent clinical care.
Personalized Plans
Treatment plans are tailored to your individual characteristics, based on extensive medical and psychiatric history and case formulation.
Flexible Appointments
After the initial in-person evaluation, follow-up appointments are available in-person or via Telehealth in both PA and NJ.
Meet Dr. Buinewicz
Jacob D. Buinewicz, MD, is a board-certified general psychiatrist trained in the combined use of psychotherapy and medication. He offers evidence-based treatment for a variety of psychiatric disorders. He has specific expertise in mood and bipolar disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD. Dr. Buinewicz also offers care for common sources of stress, including life transitions, decreased productivity at work, relationship issues, and grief.
Dr. Buinewicz believes all treatment should begin with a patient-centered, comprehensive, and holistic evaluation. Patients are involved in creating a treatment plan that may include medications, therapy, or a combination of both. He believes that therapy is often a critical component of care as evidence shows that it provides benefit over medication alone. His therapeutic approach is tailored to the individual patient and contains elements of psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, and ACT.
ISSUES DR. BUINEWICZ TREATS
Mental health is different for everyone.
- Agoraphobia
- Anger Management
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Relationship Issues
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Gambling
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Peer Relationships Issues
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Romantic Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
- Stress
TREATMENTS
Expert, dedicated support every step of the way
Medication
Finding the right medication match makes all the difference, so Dr. Buinewicz prescribes differently. He can make timely adjustments to your medication until it’s just right for you.
Therapy
Dr. Buinewicz is a psychiatrist with extensive training in therapy, providing expert-level empathy, guidance and insights.
Medication + Therapy
Together, medication and therapy can help you feel like yourself, faster. Dr. Buinewicz will listen, understand your needs, and develop a personalized treatment plan with you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What’s on your mind?
What is Psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a field of medicine focused on mental disorders. Psychiatrists specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating these disorders. Typically, conditions that fall under the umbrella of psychiatry include those that affect the mood, behavior, and personality. Psychiatric treatment may include medications and/or therapy to help patients manage or overcome these conditions. The goal with psychiatric treatment is to restore a patient’s quality of life by improving mental health.
What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
There are a few key differences between a psychologist and psychiatrist. First, a psychiatrist is a medical doctor. A psychologist is not a medical doctor, and for this reason, they cannot prescribe medications. Therefore, a psychiatrist can provide a wider scope of care than a psychologist. Psychiatrists can diagnose conditions and provide a range of medications and therapies, while psychologists mainly focus on discussional therapy.
What Is the Difference Between a Therapist and a Psychiatrist?
Similar to psychologists, therapists are not medical doctors. Therapists are licensed mental health professionals, which means they can provide therapy services for mental health. However, they cannot prescribe medications, which is where psychiatrists have greater scope. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medications and offer therapy services to improve mental health.
How Much Does Psychiatry Cost?
Buckingham Psychiatry and Jacob Buinewicz, MD, are not on any insurance panels. However, Dr. Buinewicz can provide clients with a receipt for each session that can be submitted to one’s insurance company. Patients considering treatment with Dr. Buinewicz are encouraged to contact their insurance company and ask (1) what coverage they have for out-of-network providers, (2) whether there are any limits on the number of visits per calendar year, and (3) how much the company will reimburse per session. It is your responsibility to understand your insurance coverage.
When to See a Psychiatrist?
If you are struggling with any recurring mental health concerns, it may be appropriate to see a psychiatrist. Some of the most common reasons for seeing a psychiatrist include:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Mood swings
- Trouble sleeping
- Difficulty concentrating
*common reasons not limited to the conditions listed
*seeking an evaluation earlier may help worsening the progression of symptoms
Additionally, any patient who has received a psychiatric diagnosis can benefit from seeing a psychiatrist and developing a plan for long-term care.
How Long Is a Psychiatry Appointment?
At Buckingham Psychiatry, the length of your appointment will depend on the treatments or therapies provided. All care starts with an initial evaluation, which is a 90-minute appointment that allows a thorough medical and psychiatric evaluation. Based on this evaluation, an individualized treatment plan is developed and may include therapy, medications, or both. The length of follow-up appointments is dependent on the treatment plan that is collaboratively agreed upon during the initial evaluation.
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