Clinical Interests

Depressive Disorders

Dr. Hadley enjoys working with people experiencing their first bout of depression and with those who have been diagnosed with complex mood disorders, including so-called “treatment-resistant” depression (defined as depression that has failed to respond to two or more medication trials). She is well-versed in both new medications and in the use of older medications, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), when indicated.

Bipolar-Spectrum Disorders

Dr. Hadley enjoys working with those with suspected or confirmed bipolar-spectrum disorders, including those who have struggled to find an appropriate medication regimen to control their symptoms. Dr. Hadley stays up-to-date on the many new medications available for the treatment of this condition, and if medications and therapy alone are unable to control your condition, will refer you to a specialty clinic for further evaluation.

ADD/ADHD

Dr. Hadley enjoys working with those who are struggling to manage symptoms of ADD/ADHD, whether they have previously been diagnosed with this condition or only suspect that they may have it. See this page [LINK] for more information about our process for working up new symptoms concerning for ADD/ADHD, and to learn more about this diagnosis.

OCD

Dr. Hadley enjoys working with those who are suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other forms of severe, difficult-to-treat anxiety.

Women Across All Stages of Life

Dr. Hadley enjoys working with women across all stages of life, with a particular interest in the following: the effects of normal hormonal fluctuations on mood that may cause abnormal mood variations, such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder, severe premenstrual anxiety, or side effects from contraceptives involving mood; advising all women of childbearing age re: preconception planning as it relates to their current medications; working with women seeking pregnancy throughout the prenatal and perinatal periods to prevent and/or treat mood- and anxiety-related complications of the high-risk time for mental health complications; and assisting women as they navigate menopause and its associated effects on mood and anxiety.

Adolescents

Dr. Hadley enjoys working with so-called “transitional-aged youth”, defined as ages 12 to 30+, as they navigate their gradual separation and individuation from their family of origin and launch into adulthood.