The Department of Psychiatry at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital provides a continuum for behavioral health care through a multi-disciplinary medical model within a full service community hospital. Our treatment programs are acute care focused with emphasis on assessment, stabilization and aftercare planning. We are committed to providing compassionate, safe, and effective care to our patients and their families.
Our Staff
Douglas Brandt, MD
Chairman, Department of Psychiatry
Max Gorski, MBA
Administrator, Department of Psychiatry
Julia Chase-Brand, MD
Medical Director
The Counseling Center
Bertrand Duval-Arnould, MD
Medical Director
Adult Intensive Outpatient Program
Amarilis Talavera-Briggs, MD
Medical Director
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Services
James Costello, RN, C, MBA
Manager, Ambulatory Psychiatric Services
Alyce Hemstreet, APRN
Joan Spencer, APRN
Consultation & Liaison Services
Andrea Moran, LCSW
Manager, Crisis Intervention Services
Michael Sansone, RN
Manager, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit