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Frequently Asked Questions

A psychologist has completed post-graduate doctoral studies. A psychologist can provide various kinds of talk therapy, generally referred to as psychotherapy. They help individuals with emotional and behavioral challenges. Frequently psychologists and psychiatrists will work together to provide integrated care.
A psychiatrist has completed medical school and is a medical doctor in the same way your family physician is a doctor. Since psychiatrists are medical doctors, they can recognize when psychological difficulties may be due to seemingly unrelated medical illnesses. They can also collaborate effectively with physicians in other specialties to coordinate care as a team endeavor.

There are too many conditions to name each one but the following list identifies some of the more common disorders we treat:

Anxiety
Psychosis
Autism Spectrum
Bipolar
Depression
Panic Disorder
Panic Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)

A Psychiatrist can address concerns about what is considered “normal” and what is not. Factors such as environment, personality, and developmental stage are all conditions that are thoroughly considered. The following behaviors should indicate consideration for further evaluation by a Psychiatrist:

Inability to cope with problems
Marked changes in sleeping and/or eating habits
Frequent physical complaints
Sexual promiscuity
Prolonged negative mood usually accompanied by poor appetite, difficulty sleeping
Thoughts of death
Recurrent nightmares
Thoughts of causing harm to oneself or others
Self destructive behavior and habits (excessive smoking, alcohol or drug abuse)
Frequent outbursts of anger and aggression
Threats to run away
Aggressive or non-aggressive violation of the rights of others
Theft & vandalism
Strange thoughts, beliefs, feelings, or unusual behaviors

The first appointment with us will include a thorough Initial Evaluation to assess and diagnose the patient. All appointments are done thru the computer via telepsychiatry, it’s between you and the clinician. The first initial evaluation appointment is up to 60 minutes. Follow up appointments are generally 20-30 minutes but can be extended to an hour if the circumstances require it.

We understand the difficulty in deciding whether it is a wise course to pursue medication as part of your treatment. You should never take medication until you are comfortable and have made a highly informed decision. Not all patients need medication. Because our approach is holistic we recognize not only biological factors that can dramatically influence behavior but also social factors as well. The first visit is an initial evaluation only. At that time the doctor will discuss the pros and cons of a particular treatment with you before a course of treatment is established.

Cognitive Behavior Techniques
Group Therapy
Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology (Medication Management)

Yes, we see children call now to see about our availability.

We have a mandatory 24-hour cancellation notice policy. There will be a charge of $65 for anyone not canceling prior to this for therapy appointments and 100$ for initial intakes setup with a prescriber. Also, frequent cancellations may lead to termination of treatment.

Please contact our office for set pricing information, we can see you as a fee for service patient.

We take most major insurances and will verify your insurance before setting up an appointment. Please contact our 800 number for verification details.