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Welcome to Think Beyond the Diagnosis

This isn’t just a blog. It’s a starting point.

A place to understand how I think about care — and what real healing actually asks of us.

You’ll find reflections here on medication, diagnosis, identity, and the quiet work of becoming whole.
If you're wondering whether this is the right fit, this is a good place to begin.

💬 Explore recent reflections below:
From thoughtful psychiatry to the deeper meaning of diagnosis, each post goes beyond symptoms to ask what real healing takes.

What Thoughtful Psychiatry Looks Like
Not Everything is a Disorder
Medication Isn’t the Enemy
What You Can Do to Heal

What Thoughtful Psychiatry Looks Like
Michael Van Gelder Michael Van Gelder

What Thoughtful Psychiatry Looks Like

Thoughtful psychiatry isn’t about quick fixes or checkboxes. It’s about listening deeply, honoring your complexity, and building a kind of care that actually fits your life — not just your symptoms.

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What You Can Do to Heal
Michael Van Gelder Michael Van Gelder

What You Can Do to Heal

I can offer insight, support, and tools — but I can’t do the work for you. Healing starts when you show up honestly, take responsibility, and stay engaged with what’s real.

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