Caitlin Gardiner, MD

Staff Psychiatrist
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma
Perinatal Psychiatry
Postpartum Depression
Tics/Tourette Syndrome
Child/Adolescent

Education and training

•  Cazenovia College, BS

•  State University of New York Upstate Medical University, MD

•  Upstate Medical University, Residency & Fellowship

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Caitlin Gardiner, MD

Dr. Caitlin Gardiner is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy. Dr. Caitlin Gardiner's practice is based on the biopsychosocial model and believes that the foundation of healing is in psychotherapy and human connection. She is known for incorporating therapy into her medication management practice. Typically she offers 30-minute follow-up visits for medication management with focused therapy based on individual needs. As a known helper, Dr. Gardiner started her career with a bachelor's degree in social work from Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, NY. After changing career paths, she received her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. She stayed upstate to complete her general psychiatry residency, where she was chief resident at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following this, she completed her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Upstate due to the high quality of training. Dr. Gardiner has completed 3 years of advanced training in Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy as well as specialized training in DBT. Dr. Gardiner is a well-rounded psychiatrist who enjoys treating youth and young adults during transitional phases of life while providing a safe and supportive environment. She believes strongly in reducing polypharmacy and providing high-quality medication management through a therapeutic and developmental lens.

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Dr. Reyes provides compassionate psychiatric care using pharmacotherapy  combined with supportive psychotherapy. She specializes in treating anxiety,  depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and  numerous other psychiatric conditions. Additionally, Dr. Reyes emphasizes  nutritional counseling, assisting patients in achieving and maintaining a  healthy weight as part of their overall wellness plan.    

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Specialties
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
PTSD/Trauma
Perinatal Psychiatry
Postpartum Depression
Tics/Tourette Syndrome
Child/Adolescent
States
Florida
New York
Languages
English