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.
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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?
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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 find out more.
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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
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What can I expect during my first visit?
We offer a free initial phone consultation so you can ask any questions before making an appointment. After our consultation the next step is to schedule an initial appointment.
During our appointment we will discuss your history, current state of health, diagnosis, if appropriate we may start medication or manage your current medication, discuss next steps and treatment goals.
Psychiatric care works best when it is individually tailored to each person’s unique needs, and all available treatment options are carefully considered.
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Services include continual assessment of medication effectiveness, symptom management and appropriate adjustments as needed.
Your well being is important to us and we treat our patients as collaborative partners.
Our goal is always to get you feeling better!
Is everything I say confidential?
Yes, everything you tell us is confidential! 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
We require 24 hours if you are unable to make your appointment. This is so we can offer the appointment to another patient. Emergencies happen, but please respect our time as we respect yours. You will be responsible for the entire cost if we receive a late cancellation or you do not show up to your appointment.