About Dr. James Ritchie
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Medication Management
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English, French
Getting to know Dr. James Ritchie
Dr. Ritchie is trained in both adult and child & adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and ADHD. He received his bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in French, from The University of Central Florida. Dr. Ritchie completed medical school at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Following medical school, he completed General psychiatry residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. His professional experiences include working in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, consult-liaison psychiatry, outpatient clinics, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and emergency rooms. This broad range of experience allows him to provide comprehensive, individualized care to patients at all stages of life.
Dr. Ritchie emphasizes a holistic approach, combining medication management and psychotherapy. He utilizes principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and supportive psychotherapy This method is supported by research indicating improved patient outcomes.
Patients can anticipate a thorough initial evaluation during their first visit with Dr. Ritchie. He conducts a comprehensive assessment to understand the patient's symptoms, history, and personal circumstances. This session sets the foundation for collaboratively developing an individualized treatment plan focused on the patient's specific needs and goals.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - Campbell University - School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) - Leon Levine Hall of Medical Sciences, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of Central Florida (Bachelor's)
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Residency in Psychiatry
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
NPI number
1386106367
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What practice does Dr. James Ritchie work with?
Dr. James Ritchie works with Talkiatry.
What languages does Dr. James Ritchie speak?
Dr. James Ritchie speaks English and French.