FAQ
Yes, of course you can. I do take insurance but I understand that this is not an option for many people or you may prefer to avoid using insurance. For my self-pay patients the fees are $220 for an initial assessment which takes 60-90 minutes, $110 for a 30 minute follow up appointment involving medication management and therapeutic interventions, and $75 for a 15 minute medication check. If you are interested in therapy alone, a 50 minute appointment is $125.
Additionally, I can generate a superbill for you if you would like to submit that to insurance for reimbursement. Please request this in advance.
Integrative psychiatry is best understood when compared to traditional psychiatric treatment. The traditional psychiatric treatment is steeped in the western "sick-care" model where we compartmentalize somebody's mental health as separate and distinct from physical, spiritual, and emotional health and then solely treat the symptoms of their mental health condition.
Rather than simply managing mental health conditions, an integrative approach is about fostering long-term growth and transformation. It shifts the focus from short-term symptom relief to comprehensive life improvement. By combining medical interventions with lifestyle changes, individuals can develop resilience, increase their overall well-being, and create a sustainable path toward mental health.
No, I won't tell you to do anything. You and I will discuss options and preferences, we will look at reasonable steps you can take. I understand that life can be an obstacle to healthy living in a lot of ways. And I also know that for someone in the depths of depression, telling them to go lift weights would be about as effective as telling them to levitate. We'll start with where you are, we'll figure out what you are willing to do, and then together we'll come up with a solution that makes sense on a timeline that makes sense.
A psychiatric nurse practitioner is someone who has completed a masters degree in nursing with a focus on psychiatry and then passed a state board exam to become licensed to practice under the state board of nursing. My scope of practice is very similar to what a psychiatrist does, I assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions with medication and/or psychotherapy. A psychiatrist is someone who has completed medical school and then done a fellowship in psychiatry afterwards.
Yes I can but there are extra fees associated with these kinds of things. Writing a letter for you for whatever reason is $35, filling out any forms including FMLA is $25 +8 dollars per page, a phone conversation on your behalf is billed at the same rate as self-pay, $75 per 15 minutes.
If you need me to go to court for any reason it is $500 per hour with a four hour minimum, and this includes travel time. If I am required to leave my local area for this, the rate is $4000 per day plus all travel expenses.