FAQ
Integrative psychiatry is a holistic approach to mental health treatment that combines conventional evidence-based psychiatric practices with complementary therapies. It focuses on nurturing both the mind and body, offering personalized care to empower mental wellbeing and resilience. It can include:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Neutraceuticals (such as vitamins, minerals, and supplements)
- Pyschotherapy
- Lifestyle recommendations
- And more
I treat patients age 18+. I do not treat children and adolescents at this time.
I see patients virtually via online telemedicine visits as well as in-person at Lifestance.
Yes, I offer both virtual and in-person appointments. Please visit the Lifestance website for further information.
My clinic does not provide emergency services. If you are struggling with a psychiatric emergency, please visit your closest emergency room or urgent care center, or call 911.
The Intake Process
Your first session will be a new patient intake evaluation. During this evaluation, we discuss a number of factors including your presenting symptoms, severity of illness, and history. This intake usually takes roughly 40-50 minutes.
Follow Up Appointments
15 minute follow up appointments are generally scheduled every 1-3 months, depending on patient needs.
Outside of the initial intake assessment paperwork, the following are required for a virtual visit:
- A strong wifi or ethernet connection
- Updated web browser software
- Minimal background noise (no TV’s, radios, etc.)
- Adequate lighting
- Privacy
Please visit the Lifestance website for further information about accepted insurances.
I do not fill out paperwork related to state unemployment or disability at this time. Other paperwork, such as accommodations or FMLA forms, is to be completed on a patient-by-patient basis. An appointment is required to discuss paperwork. Please note that I do not provide paperwork allowing for emotional support animals (ESA’s) at this time.
Cancellations must be made at least 24 business hours in advance.
A missed appointment (“no-show”) is charged at our no-show rate. There is a 10-minute grace period. Patient’s arriving to their appointment more than 10 minutes past the start time (i.e. 1:10 pm for a 1:00 pm appointment time) will be considered a no-show and charged per this policy. Please contact the clinic at 855-518-9142 for more information regarding no-show rate.
Medication refill requests should be made at least 48 business hours in advance of their due date. Medication refills will not be submitted outside of normal business hours or on weekends.