What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse with a masters degree and special training in testing, diagnosing and prescribing medications.
Nurse practitioners are licensed by individual states and have national board certification in their area of specialty.
My background in nursing lends itself to a warm and person centered treatment approach, based in authenticity and unconditional positive regard.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
We accept many of the major insurance plans as well as private pay. ​
We will check your benefits for you and make sure your visit is covered before we meet - which means no surprise bills!
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What if you don't accept my Insurance?​
If we do not accept your insurance we can provide paperwork as an out of network provider so that you can be reimbursed by your plan if you have out of network benefits. Please contact your insurance to confirm that you have out of network benefits.
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There are also services that can help you to receive reimbursement for out of network visits with any provider. Check it our here https://www.mentaya.com/patients
What kinds of problems do you treat?
We treat adults ages 18 and older and have a special interest in women's mental health care and reproductive psychiatry.
We treat Perinatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety as well as Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Panic, Insomnia, OCD, PMDD, PTSD, Phobias, Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma, Social Anxiety, ADHD, Seasonal Affective Disorder and more.
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What can I expect during my first visit?
We offer you a free initial phone consultation!
You can ask any questions you may have before scheduling an appointment.
During our appointment, we will dive into your history, current state of health, and diagnosis.
If appropriate, we may recommend medication or manage your current medication.
We will discuss next steps and treatment goals, ensuring that your care is tailored to your unique needs.
Our services include continual assessment of medication effectiveness, symptom management, and appropriate adjustments as needed.
We treat our patients as collaborative partners and our ultimate goal is to get you feeling better!
Is everything I say confidential?​
Yes, everything you tell us is confidential!
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We will not share information without written consent from you unless we are concerned about your safety, the safety of someone else or we are legally obligated.
Do you prescribe controlled substances?​
Controlled substances are considered in some circumstances.
Keep in mind there are many other medications available to treat symptoms of adhd, panic and anxiety without the use of stimulants or benzodiazepines.
Cancellation policy
In order to ensure that everyone has a chance to receive our services, we kindly ask for a 48-hour notice if are unable to make appointment.
We understand that emergencies happen, but please value our time as much as we value yours.
Please note that a late cancellation or no-show will result in the full cost of the appointment being charged.
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Thank you for your cooperation!