Comprehensive assessment for initial appointment (full psychiatric evaluation).
Feedback and collaboration with referring provider if applicable & desired. Referral for lab work if indicated.
About
Elyse S. Rubenstein, M.D.
Dr. Rubenstein is a board-certified general psychiatrist of over 30 years, with a subspecialty certification in addiction medicine. She works predominantly with adults of all ages and older adolescents to assess and address their mental health needs. She utilizes both psychotherapy and psychiatric medication treatment to treat her patients based on their needs and preferences. She views her relationships with her patients as collaborative and highly individualized, informed by her belief that there is no "one size fits all" in quality mental health care.
Her approach tends to be holistic, with significant emphasis on practical strategies and lifestyle modifications (predominantly diet and exercise) to achieve overall wellness. She is particularly passionate about animal welfare and may incorporate her rescue animals into sessions with patients if they so desire.
Dr. Rubenstein has been recognized as one of Main Line Magazine's Top Doctors for 2023 and 2024.Areas of Expertise
Specializing In:
Mood & Anxiety Issues
Dr. Rubenstein offers both psychotherapy and medication-based treatments for mood and anxiety issues to alleviate symptoms and help restore a more desired level of functioning for the patient.
Trauma
Dr. Rubenstein offers compassionate, validating care for trauma recovery, whether it’s coping with the loss of a loved one or navigating life’s jarring events, past or present.
Women’s Care
Dr. Rubenstein has been working with women's mental health issues related to the reproductive lifecycle, including PMS, infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum since the beginning of her career. In recent years, she has strongly connected pregnancy and addiction as areas of expertise; among other things, this has included starting a pregnancy support program within an addiction treatment center.
Substance Recovery
Dr. Rubenstein offers comprehensive assessment of Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring mental health issues, with the intention of guiding individuals towards lasting recovery and improved quality of life. She has found that a multi-pronged and collaborative approach to treatment is most often required and, as such, she is also very well-versed in the state-of-the-art medication options available to help facilitate abstinence from concerning substances.
Psychiatric Conditions Accompanying Medical Illness
Mental health issues are commonly brought about by physical ailments such as chronic pain, cancer, and neurological disorders. Dr. Rubenstein is experienced in helping patients facing these medical conditions cope with the resulting psychiatric manifestations that may accompany their condition.
Relationships
Many patients come in with relationship issues and difficult family challenges/interactions. Dr. Rubenstein will work with the individual primarily as far as developing coping strategies, but can in certain cases, bring the other person in the conflicted situation into the dialogue as well if desired.
Dr. R. is highly experienced in working with struggling parents of young adults who face mental health and substance use challenges, providing support, insight, and resources.
Treatment of Queer & Gender Non-Conforming People
Psychiatry for LGBTQ+ individuals is an area in which Dr. Rubenstein has become invested and educated both by formal learning experience and personal connection. She is passionate about serving these particularly vulnerable populations and has much experience with the intricacies of their individual experiences, which is crucial for proper assessment and treatment.
Treatment Offerings
& Practice Information
Flexible appointment hours available.
Virtual appointments preferred, though select in-person appointments are also available.
Fee for service appointments (payment options include check, cash, & Venmo).
Statements for insurance reimbursement to the patient available upon request.