Michael

Dr Michael Pierce

Psychiatrist

Psychoanalytically trained Psychiatrist offering Psychotherapy and Functional Medicine to address the root cause of your pain and suffering.

About Me

This psychiatrist helps individuals explore the underlying reasons for their distress. Drawing on psychoanalytic training, they guide clients to uncover deep-seated patterns impacting well-being. Functional medicine principles are integrated, considering both psychological and biological factors. This holistic approach suits those ready to understand the true origins of their pain. Clients seeking lasting resolution, not just symptom management, will find a valuable partner here.

Approach

Healing often emerges by tracing the links between mood, memory and chronic physical complaints, so I listen for patterns that connect your past with present symptoms. In Glastonbury or by secure video, in English, sessions move at a reflective, steady pace—sometimes focused on a single memory, sometimes on daily routines and sleep or attention strategies between meetings. I attend to emotional meaning alongside practical adjustments, collaborating on tailored plans that may include thoughtful medication conversations when useful. People seeking deeper, lasting shifts tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Memory Problems

    Difficulties with retaining or recalling information, which may be related to ageing, brain injury, neurological conditions, stress, or psychological factors.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychiatrist

    A medical doctor specialising in mental health who can diagnose conditions, provide therapy, and prescribe medication.

Qualifications


Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University

Registrations


Michael J Pierce MD LLC

Psychiatrist

Service Area


Michael J. Pierce MD LLC

In-person & Online

Glastonbury, Connecticut

United States