Testimonials

I have seen Dr. Cartwright for almost 4 years for the management of my major depression. She has helped me tremendously. I have struggled for over 35 years and have had many psychiatrists. She listens, she cares, she follows up, and she follows through. Dr. Cartwright treats the whole person. She cares about my physical health as well as my mental health. She shares her medical knowledge and has given me many relevant resources (including information to help me navigate my autoimmune disorder and even sent me materials to help me with my teenage son). I am grateful to have Dr. Cartwright as my physician.

Dr. Cartwright changed my life. I came to Dr. C in 2018, suffering from the most debilitating anxiety I could explain. I had been experiencing this anxiety since 2011. I had tried everything from therapy, acupuncture, meditation, and more. But this anxiety just wouldn't subside, and I had a whole life to live. It came to the point where I felt like life wasn't worth living if I kept feeling that way. I was recommended to her by my therapist at the time. I was so anti-medication for so long, but it just got to the point where I just needed to try it. The first time I met Dr. C, there was just a calmness about her that made me feel safe. She listened to me and helped me sort through all my emotions. She could tell that I was suffering. She knew how afraid I was of the possibility of taking medication but helped me through the whole process. Once I started my medication journey (the first medication she prescribed worked for me), and went to weekly therapy sessions, my whole life shifted. I could breathe. I could be present and appreciate everything around me. I didn't feel like I needed to run away from everything at every moment. I could have dinner with my friends and not feel like I was going to have a panic attack. I could get on a plane and not freak out. It was a level of calm that I've actually never experienced until then. So much that writing this 5 years later makes me remember not to take anything for granted. Because that feeling I described is normalcy now. And that's not to say that I don't have my moments, but I'm better equipped to handle them. I still see Dr. C from time to time. She's always there when I need her. She approaches things in a way that feels worldly and not so narrow and Western. But she has all the science and knowledge to back everything up. I'm still on my medication and am not sure when or if I will get off of it, but I know that if that's a journey I want to explore, Dr. C will guide me through it. I highly recommend Dr. Cartwright if you're searching for someone who genuinely cares and wants to see you thrive. Someone who doesn't look at you like another number or someone to just prescribe medication and send you on your way. Someone who will go deep with you to help unravel all the trauma and start your healing journey.

Dr. Cartwright listens to my concerns, and takes time trying to help me.

I feel very lucky to have found Dr. Cartwright. She contributes substantially in helping me improve my mental and physical health, thereby improving my overall quality of life. I would not be where I am today without her expertise and guidance.