Meet Arnold G. Shapiro MD
Dr. Arnold G. Shapiro is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. He is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to help patients achieve mental wellness.
Dr. Shapiro specializes in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment, working with patients to develop personalized care plans that address their unique needs and circumstances.
Practice Information:
- • Board Certified Psychiatrist
- • Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
- • Personalized Treatment Plans
Board Certified
American Board of Psychiatry
35+ Years
Clinical Experience
Same-Day Response
Mon–Fri inquiries answered
Compassionate Care
Patient-Centered Approach
My Promise to Every Patient
"My goal isn't just to get you 'stable' or 'managing.' My goal is to get you really feeling better."
"I treat every patient the way I would treat my own wife, my own children. That means I take the time to find out what's really going on. I explain everything clearly. And I never rush you into a decision you're not comfortable with."
— Dr. Arnold Shapiro
"Do I Really Need Medicine?"
"This is one of the most common questions I hear—especially from men who were raised to 'tough it out.'"
Here's what I tell them: You don't NEED medicine. But your life could be easier, better, more enjoyable. Medicine is a tool, not a crutch. And you're always in control of whether to use it.
My Rule for Medications:
If a new medication doesn't feel right, give it a couple of days, then call us right away — don't stop on your own, since some medications need to be tapered. We'll guide you on the safest next step and figure out what happened.
My commitment is simple: we keep working together and adjust the plan as needed to help you feel as well as possible. If one approach doesn't work, we try another — and we'll keep exploring reasonable options together.
"More Than One Way to Solve Problems"
"I always tell my patients: There's more than one way to solve problems in life."
Medicine is one option. Therapy is another. Lifestyle changes, accommodations at work or school, family support—these all matter.
Our Collaborative Approach:
- • We'll discuss ALL your options together
- • You decide what makes sense for YOU
- • I'll never push you toward something you're not comfortable with
- • If one path isn't working, we'll adjust
The goal is always the same: Get you actually feeling better.
If you're experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.