CarmenVPintoMD

Summary

• Dr. Pinto’s treatment philosophy for people suffering from chronic psychotic disorders is to utilize modern antipsychotics, often by long-acting injections, to stabilize active symptoms, to improve compliance, and to prevent relapse. He aims to aggressively diagnosis, treat, and monitor substance use, to improve the chances of remission, and to maximize treatment effectiveness, potentially preserving functioning. He also works to coordinate supportive social services, as well as engage the client in cognitive, behavioral, and social rehabilitation. Ultimately, Dr. Pinto’s goal is to partner with the patient to develop insight and healthy decision-making capacity through a combination of therapeutic relationship, education, psychotherapy, and patient self-advocacy.