Arnold G. Shapiro, MDBoard-Certified Psychiatrist
Collaborative Treatment Approach — we discuss pros and cons of all treatment options and decide together.
Family-Like Environment — treated exactly as I would treat my own family members.
Same-Day Response — extremely accessible — we get back to you almost always the same day.
Three steps. No mystery.
Whether you're calling for yourself or for your child, the path is the same — and you'll know exactly what to expect at every step.
Call — and reach a person
You'll hear back the same day, almost always. We answer the awkward questions first — fees, insurance, and whether this practice is the right fit — before anything is scheduled.
Get a real evaluation
A full hour with our therapist, then a full hour with Dr. Shapiro — two clinicians sharing one chart. About 2 hours for adults, 3 for children, typically complete within 10 days.
Start a plan that fits you
Your diagnoses explained plainly — what's definite, what's still being considered — with options laid out as Plan A, B, and C. Then we adjust together until you're actually feeling better.
Find the page that matches what you're dealing with.
Each card links to the full condition page — same clinical depth, same content, easier to scan.
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Clear explanation, reassurance without minimizing, and a pathway to evaluation and medication planning.
View OCD careBipolar Disorder
Careful diagnostic thinking for mood shifts, irritability, sleep changes, depression, and medication complexity.
View Bipolar careADHD
Assessment that looks beyond focus alone — sleep, anxiety, mood, school/work demands, and medication history.
View ADHD careDepression
Practical, compassionate care for symptoms, function, treatment response, and next-step medication planning.
View Depression careAnxiety & Panic
Plain-language care for worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, physical symptoms, and avoidance patterns.
View Anxiety careTreatment-Resistant
For people who have tried treatment before and need a deeper, more careful look at the whole picture.
View Treatment-Resistant careWhen standard treatments haven’t fully worked,the answer is usually a more careful look.
Many people I see have already been treated by a primary care doctor or family physician who did the right thing for what they saw — tried Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin, or one of the standard options. Sometimes it works for a year and then stops. Sometimes the side effects make it untenable. Sometimes the original diagnosis only captured part of what’s actually going on.
About one in three people don’t fully respond to first-line treatment — and that’s not your fault. When two or more medications haven’t worked, we call the condition treatment-resistant, and the work shifts: re-examining the diagnosis, looking at every symptom that hasn’t fully cleared, and adjusting carefully every month until things actually feel right. That’s the work I’ve spent 35+ years on. The guides below walk through how it’s done for each condition.
No one else shows you their evaluation. We will.
Most psychiatric intakes are a 15-minute checklist. Ours is a two-clinician evaluation that takes the time your story deserves — and every step of it is published on this site, so you know what you're getting before you ever pick up the phone.
- A full hour with our therapist, Kari Gutzwiller, LPCC
- A full hour with Dr. Shapiro — two clinicians, one shared chart
- Complete within about 10 days, with a plan you help choose
35+ Years of Compassionate Care
Dr. Arnold Shapiro has spent over 35 years caring for children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of mental health challenges. His philosophy: treat every patient like family, listen deeply, collaborate every step, and empower you with choices.
My Treatment Philosophy
Equal Partnership
We're equals working together toward your wellness.
Patient Education
I teach you about your condition, all possible treatments, and we explore pros and cons together.
Exceptional Accessibility
Same-day response to questions and concerns. We're here when you need us.
What Makes Us Different
"There's no 'one-size-fits-all' approach. Together, we'll map out the treatment plan that fits your unique situation and circumstances. If something isn't working, we adjust. If you need backup plans, we create them. You're never alone in this journey."
Our Unique Approach
Our practice is built around a thorough, multi-session evaluation process. We invest more time in evaluation than many practices can afford to under insurance constraints — that's a deliberate trade-off we made when we chose to be out-of-network.
"I believe in careful use of medication combined with psychotherapy. I am a strong believer in close work with the patient, keeping up with the newest information in the field, and finding a treatment regimen best suited for each individual patient."
Unlike many psychiatrists that only prescribe medication, or programs that can only offer therapy, our practice is based on the research-proven fact that patients who require mental health care often respond best to a combination of therapy and medication. In our practice, we can provide both therapy and medication management.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Thorough assessment of symptoms, history, and specific needs to create an individualized treatment plan.
Therapeutic Alliance
Building a strong doctor-patient relationship based on trust, understanding, and collaboration.
Balanced Treatment
Integrating medication management with psychotherapy for optimal treatment outcomes.
Patient Education
Empowering patients through knowledge and understanding of their condition and treatment options.
What real patients have written.
The reviews below were posted by patients on independent third-party platforms (Healthgrades and WebMD). Each is quoted verbatim with a link to the source so you can read it in context.
Reviews reflect Dr. Shapiro's care across both the Cincinnati and Fort Wright offices.
Individual results vary. Reviews above reflect the personal experiences of specific patients and are not necessarily typical of all patients. They do not constitute a guarantee or prediction of any particular treatment outcome.
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Healthgrades
Based on 17 patient reviews (as of May 2026)
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Based on 29 patient ratings (as of May 2026)
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Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?
Contact us today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation. We're here to help you every step of the way with compassionate, professional care.
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Office Hours
For non-emergency concerns, call our office at (859) 341-7453. If you're experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you're experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.