Wellness Psychiatry
Wellness Psychiatry
Aleksandra Wirga, MD and Mariusz Wirga, MD are married physicians who are highly-skilled and compassionate. As residents in pathology, studying the biology and immunology of cancer, they realized that while all medical diagnoses and treatments were focused on addressing physical aspects of the disease, patients and families were also experiencing significant emotional distress. In 1988, they decided to apply their earlier study of mind-body medicine and psychoneuroimmunology to the establishment of a psycho
After coming to the United States in 1993, they trained with some of the world leaders in cognitive-behavior therapy and honed their skills and practice. Both are Board Certified Psychiatrists.
They both trained extensively with the leaders and pioneers in the fields of cognitive-behavior therapy, psycho-oncology, mindfulness, stress management, and cultivating wellbeing. His mentors and teachers include Albert Ellis, Maxie C. Maultsby, Jr, O. Carl Simonton, Marsha Linehan, David Burns, and Peter Fenner. They are both Master Trainers and Supervisors in Rational Behavior Therapy. Mariusz is is a Level 3 Advanced TEAM CBT Therapist certified by the Feeling Good Institute.
Wellness Psychiatry
Wellness Psychiatry