INITIAL CONSULTATION & ASSESSMENT
The initial assessment is a comprehensive evaluation focused on obtaining an accurate psychiatric diagnosis and identifying symptoms for treatment. I will review your entire medication and psychiatric history. This also includes discussion with your primary doctor, coordination of care and review of other evaluations. After your evaluation, I will schedule a follow-up visit to discuss my recommendations. I may or may not recommend medication as part of the initial treatment plan.
INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT AND PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
You will receive an individualized treatment program customized for your medical needs and tailored to you as an individual. I use an evidenced based approach for medication management. My treatment philosophy involves using the least amount of psychotropic medications necessary for treatment. Before psychotropic medications are initiated, target symptoms, outcomes, medication side effects, risks/benefits and alternatives are discussed at length with each patient. The frequency of appointments will be dictated by your symptoms and progress and will be mutually agreed upon. To ensure the most efficient and safest course of treatment, the frequency of appointments is adjusted on an individual basis. If you require longer follow-up appointment times, these can be arranged on an individualized basis.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
I am happy to work with you on your life goals. I can help you work through current work and life stressors. I will examine your personal life, relationships or profession by looking at what is going on right now, discovering what your obstacles or challenges might be, and choosing a course of action to make your life be what you want it to be.
I use an eclectic style of therapy, which are combinations of various modalities. Different Modalities include and are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Supportive Psychotherapy.
CONSULTATION
I provide second opinions and guidance to current psychiatric diagnosis and treatment concerns you have from another provider. I will review your entire medication and psychiatric history. This also includes discussion with your primary doctor, coordination of care, review of other evaluations. After your evaluation, I will schedule a follow-up visit to discuss my recommendations.
Services I do not provide:
-Forensic Evaluations/Legal Evaluations
-Child Custody Evaluations
-Fitness for Duty Evaluations
-Disability Evaluations
-Service Animal Recommendations or Certification