Mental Health Care in Troy, MI

You don't need to be in crisis to talk about your mental health. If you've been feeling off, struggling to sleep, carrying more stress than usual, or just not feeling like yourself, your primary care doctor is a good place to start. At Phase Medical Group, Dr. Alex Christofis provides mental health screening and support as part of your regular medical care, because how you feel emotionally is just as important as how you feel physically.

Many people don't realize that their family medicine doctor can help with common mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. You don't need a separate referral or a specialist appointment to have that conversation. It can happen right here, during a visit you may already have scheduled.

Mental Health Services We Offer

Your physician addresses a range of mental and emotional health concerns within the scope of primary care, including:

• Anxiety screening and management
• Depression screening and management
• Chronic stress and burnout
• Sleep difficulties and insomnia
• Mood changes related to hormonal shifts or chronic illness
• Grief and adjustment-related concerns
• Medication management for mental health conditions
• Referrals to therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists

Anxiety and Depression Screening

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions, and both are highly treatable, especially when identified early. Your physician uses evidence-based screening tools to assess your symptoms, understand how they affect your daily life, and build a plan that works for you.

That plan may include medication, lifestyle changes, therapeutic referrals, or a combination of approaches. The goal is to help you feel better and function at your best, not just to check a box on a screening form.

Stress, Burnout, and Sleep

Ongoing stress doesn't just affect your mood. It can raise your blood pressure, disrupt your sleep, weaken your immune system, and make it harder to manage chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease. Burnout, whether from work, caregiving, or life in general, deserves medical attention, not just a vacation.

Sleep problems often go hand in hand with stress and anxiety. If you're lying awake at night, waking up exhausted, or relying on sleep aids to get through, your physician can help identify the root cause and develop a strategy to improve your rest.

The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health

Mental health and physical health are deeply connected. Hormonal imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, vitamin deficiencies, and chronic pain can all contribute to symptoms that look like depression or anxiety. On the other side, untreated mental health conditions can increase your risk for heart disease, weight gain, and other physical problems.

As a family medicine physician, your physician can evaluate the full picture. If lab work is needed to rule out a physical cause for your symptoms, that can be ordered during your visit. Lab work is billed separately through your insurance.

Medication Management in Primary Care

Many commonly prescribed mental health medications, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and other first-line treatments for anxiety and depression, can be safely managed by your primary care doctor. Your physician can start, adjust, or monitor medications as part of your overall treatment plan.

If your needs fall outside the scope of primary care, or if a more specialized approach would benefit you, your physician will coordinate a referral to a psychiatrist or other mental health specialist in the Troy area.

When a Referral Makes Sense

Primary care is a great starting point for mental health, but it's not always the finish line. Some patients benefit from working with a therapist or counselor for ongoing talk therapy. Others may need a psychiatrist for more complex medication management or conditions like bipolar disorder, PTSD, or severe treatment-resistant depression.

Your physician can help determine what level of care is right for you and connect you with trusted specialists. Even after a referral, your primary care team stays involved to make sure all parts of your health are working together.

Insurance and Cost

Phase Medical Group accepts most major insurance plans. Mental health concerns addressed during a primary care visit are typically covered under your standard office visit benefit. If screening tools, follow-up visits, or medication adjustments are needed, those may be billed according to your plan's guidelines.

Any lab work ordered to evaluate physical causes of your symptoms is billed separately through your insurance. If you have questions about coverage or costs, our office staff is happy to help before your appointment. Call us at 248-847-0626.

Why Choose Phase Medical Group

When you bring up mental health at Phase Medical Group, it's treated with the same seriousness and respect as any other medical concern. There is no stigma, no judgment, and no separate waiting room. You're simply having an honest conversation with your doctor about how you're doing.

• Whole-person approach - Your mental health is evaluated alongside your physical health, not in isolation.
• Continuity of care - The same doctor who manages your blood pressure, thyroid, or annual physical also manages your anxiety or depression.
• No stigma - Mental health visits happen in the same setting as every other appointment. No separate intake, no labels.
• Coordinated referrals - If you need a therapist or psychiatrist, Dr. Alex Christofis helps connect you and stays involved in your care.
• Board-certified family medicine - Not a walk-in clinic, not a crisis line. Real continuity with a physician who knows your full health picture.

Areas We Serve

Conveniently located at 6905 Rochester Road in Troy, MI. Serving Troy, Rochester Hills, Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Oakland County, Macomb County, and the greater Metro Detroit area.

Schedule Your Appointment

If something has been weighing on you, you don't have to wait until it becomes a crisis. Bringing it up with your primary care doctor is a simple, confidential first step.

Taking the first step is the hardest part - we are here to help you feel like yourself again. Call 248-847-0626 or book online to schedule your visit.