OT: holistic/herbal psychiatrist

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Does anyone here (, , maybe) know of, or know how to go about

finding a holistic or naturally minded psychiatrist?

No.. it's not for me, my 7 yr old seriously mentally ill step-daughter was

admitted to the behavioral health hospital on Friday night and I am entirely

unhappy with the care she is receiving from her regular psychiatrist. We've

been seeing her regular psych. for several months, and I've never been

particularly impressed with her.. because she refuses to consider the

research and experimenting I've done regarding step daughter's illnesses.

I have positive behavioral proof that stepdaughter is reactive to several

foods, but this psych refuses to consider my findings as valid. I called her

on Friday because I think the kid needs a med change, and all she did was

admit her to the hospital .. along with the bipolar disorder the kid has RAD

as well.. which translates into .. " her behavior is *perfect* for strangers,

while she completely refuses to follow simple rules at home, and she treats

those she loves with violent outbursts. So.. changing her environment, while

it gives us all a break, does NOTHING to help my stepdaughter.

So.. I'm shopping for a new psychiatrist for her.

.. you're close to me.. Do you know of anyone either in Ne or Iowa who

might be able to help, or even refer us? Anybody else have ideas for

locating a holistic, open-minded psychiatrist? ... besides, the phone book,

and Google.. BTDT.. I've talked to her counselor, too.. but, while he seems

open minded, he also doesn't know anyone he thinks fits my requirements.

Thanks..

Yvette