Dr. Varma's Philosophy
Counseling and medication may help more then either treatment alone. Dr Varma understands people's individuality and the origins of distress. Life doesn't have to be affected by anxiety, mood swings, or difficult interpersonal conflict. Dr Varma can provide highly personalized care using a variety of methods, depending on a person's unique situation. In addition to medication and psychotherapy, nutrition, diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes can affect the outcome of treatment.
This treatment approach may include laboratory tests, medications, psychotherapy, psychological testing or psychological exercises tailored to the patient's particular situation. The patient and Dr. Varma work together as a team for optimal outcomes. She develops a treatment plan and may provide educational hand-outs so the patient can take time reading them at home. This preparation lays the foundation for the next visit to discuss what was learned and how it may have helped.
Fox6 Morning News
Watch as Dr. Varma speaks with a local news agency about the rising rate of depression and the help she can offer.
Dr. Shalini Varma M.D.
Dr. Varma's Qualifications
Psychiatry Residency
Internal Medicine Internship
Affiliated with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, IL, United States
Medical School
Newark, NJ, United States
College Degree
Dr. Varma is a Board Certified Psychiatrist
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Diplomate of Psychiatry
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons - Diplomate of Psychiatry
Dr. Varma in the News