How do I schedule an appointment?
You may call the office to speak to someone directly or go to the Contact Us page and a staff member will contact you to schedule the appointment. Please have your insurance information readily available during the intake call.
How long will it take to get an appointment?
Appointments can usually be scheduled within 1-2 weeks. In some instances, the same week. Please call the office for the most accurate availability.
How do I determine if my insurance covers mental health visits?
Please contact your insurance provider to determine coverage and benefits.
Do I need a referral?
It is not necessary to have a referral. However, some insurance companies will require a referral from your PCP prior to your visit before they will cover any mental health treatment. Please contact your insurance company to determine if this is the case.
Do I need a preauthorization from my insurance company?
In most situations no, but contact your insurance company if you are not certain of your coverage.
How long will the appointment take?
A new patient appointment will typically take about an hour, whereas, a follow up appointment is typically 30 minutes. These times are for general purposes, but may be longer for complicated cases. During the appointment, we will discuss your concerns and together determine the best treatment plan. I mainly provide medication management and education, but may intermittently provide supportive therapy as well. I will refer a patient to a qualified community therapist if deemed necessary.
What if I need to cancel my appointment?
Please call the office at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time to avoid a no show fee. Please see General Information for further details.
I need a refill on my medication. What should I do?
Medication refills are completed during your appointment and should last until the next scheduled follow up. In situations where appointments need to be changed, exceptions may be made and based on the circumstance. If you must change your appointment, please do not wait until you are out of medication to reschedule. Refills for no show appointments are not considered urgent and will be handled at my discretion.
I lost my medication or it was stolen. What should I do?
Depending on the type of medication, call the office during normal business hours to determine if a new prescription can be sent to the pharmacy. Controlled substances will be at my discretion to fill and are not guaranteed. You may be asked to file a police report and provide a copy to the office prior to receiving an approved refill for a lost or stolen controlled substance.
What if there is an emergency and it's after hours?
If you are experiencing a true medical emergency and are in crisis, please call 911 or go to the closest emergency room for the quickest care. If it is NOT a life threatening emergency (needing to schedule an appointment, etc.), please call during normal office hours. If you are experiencing a non-life threatening medication reaction/worsening symptom and need to contact me, please call the office and the voicemail will direct you.