Frequently Asked Questions

NPs receive their training from the nursing model, which emphasizes patient teaching, empowerment, advocacy, overall wellness, and spending time with patients.

Moreover, I strive to use a multi-disciplinary team approach to provide the best care possible and consult with primary care providers, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, art therapists, and mental health counselors, as appropriate.

With that said, there are specific circumstances where you may want to see a psychiatrist. For instance, if you have multiple medical conditions and require extensive medical management with complex psychiatric treatment (e.g. electroconvulsive therapy, deep brain stimulation, buprenorphine treatment), you could benefit from seeing a psychiatrist.

I treat adults who would like therapy and/or medication management for a variety of diagnoses and therapeutic needs. This may include depression, anxiety, ADHD, stressful life transitions, loss, and relationship issues.

I specialize in working with parents and caregivers of special needs children. Using my previous experience as a special education teacher for adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and academic issues, I empower parents and caregivers to reshape their family lives.

I also particularly enjoy working with people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please contact me to discuss my fees.

I am currently not an in-network provider for insurance companies, Medicare, or Medicaid. If you have out-of-network coverage through your insurance, you will be provided with an invoice for reimbursement. Your insurance company will likely need specific information for reimbursement and there may be a co-pay. Helpful questions to ask your insurance company would be: what is your annual deductible, what percentage are you responsible for paying, do you need prior authorization to see a specialist, and how many days do you have to submit a claim.

After an initial consultation, we can discuss whether or not medications are best suited to your needs. I respect the therapeutic relationship that you already have with your therapist and will focus on medication management in our work together if you desire. With that said, I would likely ask for your consent to speak to your therapist, so we can collaborate to provide you with complete care.

The frequency of medication follow-up appointments rely heavily on what medication we choose for your treatment, possible dose and medication adjustments, and my clinical recommendation based on an appropriate standard of care. Generally, follow-up appointments are every 2-4 weeks initially for medications and then every 1-3 months.

The frequency and duration of therapy depend on how we decide to work together, what you’re struggling with, and your availability. Generally, I recommend weekly therapy, although many can benefit from twice a week therapy. Some choose to meet every other week to accommodate their schedules.