Bruce Bassi

My name is Dr. Bruce Bassi and I am a psychiatrist who provides mental health treatment over the internet, which is known as telepsychiatry. You might be a bit hesitant about receiving treatment over the internet if you haven't done it before, and that's totally understandable. If I can provide you any reassurance, most people end up finding they enjoy virtual visits more than going to an office. I enjoy doing telepsychiatry because it allows my patients to stay in the comfort of their own home, without having to drive anywhere, or take time off from work. Also I can reach patients who otherwise would not have had access to a psychiatrist, and multiple family members can join the sessions too.

I initially became interested in psychiatry when I was working as an engineer in a psychiatry research lab, studying the delivery of psychiatric treatment via electrical and magnetic brain stimulation (known as ECT and TMS). Since I approached the field from an engineering angle, I would describe my treatment philosophy as very biologically based and systematic. I believe that there is no perfect treatment for everybody, which is why I leave no stone unturned in learning what past treatments worked and didn't work for you. I would say that what sets me apart is that my style is very thorough, yet relaxed and conversational. We might talk about your childhood and upbringing and see if it is relevant to your current issues. The treatment plan that you and I will develop, you will see, is very balanced in terms of medication options and talk therapy.