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  • Acupuncture, Addiction Medicine, Psychiatry
  • Accepting new patients
  • 18 years of experience
  • Straun Health & Wellnes 243 Tresser Blvd 17th floor, Stamford, CT 06901
  • (860) 756-0455

Brief Intro

Dr. Straun is a board-certified in General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Dr. Straun, firmly believes that the promotion of mental health and the integration of physical and mental wellness are important factors in determining one’s quality of life. Dr. Straun obtained his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He then went on to complete his residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, followed by his addiction fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. Among his areas of expertise are motivational enhancement therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, auricular acupuncture, 12-step facilitation, and other holistic models of recovery. He is the CEO of Straun Health & Wellness (SHAW) with offices in Berlin and Stamford, Connecticut. Utilizing holistic approaches to wellness and recovery, Dr. Straun subscribes to the belief that treatment and service must go beyond the personal and reach neighborhoods and communities in order to make deeper, more impactful change. He and his dedicated staff work as a team to improve outcomes for patients under their care with a larger vision to decrease health care disparities amongst vulnerable populations through education, quality medical care, community involvement, and advocacy. With expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and addiction related disorders, the doctor is committed to delivering effective, evidence-based care. His primary modes of service include psychiatric evaluation, a complementary style of psychotherapy, and medical management of individuals suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders. He subscribes to a balanced approach to treatment, going beyond symptom relief and seeking to help patients find ways to revitalize their lives so that they are able to thrive in all of their endeavors. Straun Health & Wellness works with individuals possessing a wide range of behavioral and emotional disorders and believes that psychiatric evaluation, in addition to complementary therapeutic approaches (medication, counseling/psychotherapy), provide the best outcomes for patients. In a supportive and compassionate environment, SHAW clinicians will work with you as a unique individual to address all of your concerns

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Yale School of Medicine

RESIDENCY

University of Massachusetts Medical School

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - 2007

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Straun Health & Wellnes
  • 243 Tresser Blvd 17th floor, Stamford, CT 06901

Specialties Treated

  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Acupuncture

Conditions Addressed

  • Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Anger Issues
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Social Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Phobic Disorder
  • PTSD
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
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Procedures Performed

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Davanloo Intensive Short Term Dynamic Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • 12-Step Programming
  • Trauma Focused Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 1199SEIU
  • Magellan Health
  • CareSource
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
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