Treatment Options
Doro Care
Expert psychiatric care and family support for serious mental illness, available in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California.
GET STARTEDThe Doro Care program is designed to support families in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California navigate care for serious mental illness (SMI). When you have a loved one living with SMIs, such as schizophrenia, psychosis, or bipolar disorder, it can feel like you're navigating a maze with no clear map.
At Doro Mind, we created Doro Care to offer a clear, supportive path forward. Our program provides expert counseling and medication management from providers who specialize in serious mental illness.
Rooted in expertise and delivered with compassion, our Doro Care program ensures your loved one receives the treatment they need to move toward recovery, while empowering you with the guidance, resources, and support to care for your loved one with confidence.
Conditions We Treat
Overview of Doro Care
Consistent support throughout the treatment journey.
With the Doro Care program, we provide a dedicated treatment team that supports you in navigating psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and related conditions. Unlike traditional systems that require switching providers at different stages, your Doro Care team stays with you, offering consistent and flexible support throughout the treatment journey.
Our approach centers on whole-person care, meaningful recovery, and active family involvement. We combine advanced clinical expertise, including specialization in Clozapine treatment, with a commitment to improving physical health, quality of life, and long-term wellness.
What Sets Us Apart
Advantages Offered by Doro Care
Doro Care is available to families in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. Here's what sets our program apart.
Clozapine Expertise with Proven Protocols
Our Clinical Director, Dr. Robert Laitman, is internationally recognized for pioneering an evidence-based approach to SMI treatment with Clozapine. With decades of experience, Dr. Laitman has developed safe, effective strategies for using Clozapine to help people with SMI achieve lasting recovery.
Deep Understanding of Complex Conditions
We specialize in the treatment of severe mental health illnesses like schizophrenia, psychosis, and related conditions. These complex conditions need more support than standard care; they demand clinical expertise, steady patience, and a nuanced understanding of the impact of everyday life.
Compassionate, Whole-Person Care
We don't just manage the symptoms of SMI. We focus on improving the overall well-being of your loved one for sustained, meaningful recovery.
Partnership with Families
We recognize that families play a vital role in the care of a loved one living with serious mental illness. That's why we collaborate closely with you as part of the core care team, valuing your perspective, honoring your experience, and providing the support you need.
Flexible, Accessible Support
At Doro Mind, we remove the barriers to care with convenient virtual sessions that fit your schedule. Unlike many programs with long waitlists or narrow eligibility, we offer support when you need it.
What Doro Members Are Saying
The support and care from the Doro Mind team have been so valuable to our family. After five years of hitting so many obstacles and brick walls, we finally feel like there is hope for our son. Thank you!
Family Member
Doro Mind is the only practice I trust as an NYC-based person with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. This is because Doro Mind's staff is trained by Dr. Robert Laitman and knows how to prescribe Clozapine. Doro Mind's staff is kind and respectful and upholds the highest positive regard for clients who need it most. They are also aware of the US regulations that impair the quality of life for people with TRS.
Patient, NYC
Our Services
What We Offer Through Doro Care
Through Doro Care, we offer steady, whole-person care for your loved one and also equip you with guidance, insight, and unwavering support.
Thorough Psychiatric Evaluations for a Complete Picture
Effective treatment begins with understanding the whole story, not just the immediate symptoms. Our team takes the time to learn about your loved one's medical history, understand the challenges they face, and recognize the strengths they carry. In addition to psychiatric assessments, this approach gives us the foundation we need to create meaningful and effective care plans.
Develop & Manage Personalized Medication Plans
Treatment with medication is never one-size-fits-all. Through Doro Care, we develop medication plans suited to your loved one's individual needs. As circumstances and needs change, we stay engaged and responsive, fine-tuning treatment to maximize effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
Provide Specialized Care with Clozapine Treatment
Clozapine can be an effective solution for severe mental health illnesses when other treatment options have not led to improvements. Dr. Laitman specializes in safely administering Clozapine, guided by evidence-based protocols and years of hands-on expertise. He ensures that those who need this powerful medication receive it with the close monitoring and support necessary for long-term success.
Implement Strategies to Minimize Medication Side Effects
Like any treatment approach, mental health medications can cause side effects. We take a proactive, personalized approach to minimizing the impact of medication side effects. Our providers work to ease issues like weight gain, sedation, and other concerns that can hinder well-being, helping your loved one not just manage symptoms but feel more like themselves again.
Help Navigate the Healthcare System to Utilize Resources
Navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming and confusing. Through Doro Care, we help you make sense of the process, coordinate with other providers, clarify treatment options, and connect you with resources that support caring for loved ones with SMI. From outpatient programs to community support, we ensure your loved one receives the continuity of care they need while you gain the confidence and clarity to support them.
Is Doro Care Right For You?
Who Benefits from Doro Care
Doro Care is designed for families navigating challenging aspects of caring for a loved one with serious mental illness. We specialize in supporting people facing situations like:
Unsuccessful Previous Medication Trials
When past treatments have not brought the relief or stability you hoped for, we take a fresh, comprehensive approach.
Transition from Inpatient Care
We work to create a plan that continues to support recovery at home. Our team collaborates with hospital staff and other providers to ensure a seamless transition, helping to establish clear, actionable steps for ongoing care.
Difficulty Recognizing Illness (Anosognosia)
People living with SMI are often unaware of the severity of their condition or may resist treatment. We guide you in providing supportive care that is both effective and respectful of their boundaries, empowering you to offer help with empathy and understanding.
Dual Diagnosis (Substance Use + Mental Illness)
Mental illness and substance use disorders often overlap, creating complex challenges for you and your loved one alike. At Doro Mind, we are equipped to address both conditions simultaneously for more complete and effective care.
Getting Started
How to Get Started with Doro Care
Seeking help for serious mental illness can feel daunting, especially when it's compounded by social stigma, fragmented systems, and the uncertainty of where to turn for the right support.
Our expert-led program is designed to meet your loved one exactly where they are, while offering you the support you need as a caregiver through our membership plans.
During your free welcome call, you speak with our enrollment team who will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and understand how we can help your family. We will then send you a membership proposal outlining the next steps.
GET STARTEDReach Out
Fill out our online form or click Get Started to connect with our care team.
Free Welcome Call
Speak with our enrollment team who will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and understand how we can help.
Receive Your Proposal
We send you a personalized membership proposal outlining your next steps.
Meet Your Guide
You'll be introduced to your dedicated guide, your consistent point of contact throughout care.
Plans
Our Membership Plans
We offer three tiers of care depending on your loved one's current needs.
Stability Tier
If you are in need of intensive guidance, the Stability tier provides flexible, on-demand intensive outpatient support. We work closely with you to manage crises, prevent extensive hospitalizations, and create a path toward stability.
Alliance Tier
The Alliance tier helps build a steady rhythm for consistent care. We focus on optimizing medications, strengthening therapeutic relationships, and laying the foundation for long-term recovery.
Recovery Tier
As part of the Recovery tier, we focus on sustaining progress and helping your loved one stay well with fewer appointments and more time to enjoy life.
Once you join Doro Care, you'll be introduced to your dedicated guide, who will serve as your consistent point of contact. Your guide will help navigate care, coordinate with other providers, track progress, and ensure that both you and your loved one always feel supported and never alone.
Contact Us to Get Started with Doro Care
At Doro Mind, we provide expert clinical care and unwavering support throughout your journey. Whether you're exploring options for the first time or seeking a fresh approach after previous treatments haven't worked, we are here to guide you.
Our team employs clear communication, personalized care, and consistent support to ensure you are never alone in navigating the complexities of serious mental illness.