Get the care you need to thrive
Virtual Psychiatric Care
I offer virtual appointments with flexible appointment times using a secure and HIPAA compliant tele-health platform. I provide services for all ages of adults as well as adolescents. Ideal patients will be those who seek a holistic approach and who are willing to consider changes in lifestyle.
I will collaborate with your primary care physician and other health care providers when appropriate and, if you have a therapist, I will work with them to coordinate your care.
I have extensive experience treating most psychiatric disorders including:
Mood Disorders
Major Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Adjustment Disorders
Sleep Disorders
ADHD
OCD
Substance Use Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
LGBTQ Related Issues
Our sessions will be…
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Personalized
Services include diagnosis with formulation of a treatment plan to include lifestyle interventions, psychotherapy and, when indicated, treatment with medication.
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Holistic
Guidance in mindfulness, meditation, stress management and resiliency will also be available.
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Integrative
Research shows a strong link between mental wellness, nutrition, activity, stress, relationships, habits and sleep.
A consultation with a nutritionist will be arranged as part of your care plan when needed or requested.
Pricing and Insurance
Fees
Initial psychiatric visit 50-60 minutes: $350
Includes consultation with your physician and psychotherapist when appropriate
Follow up visits:
50 to 60 minutes: $300
45 minutes: $250
30 minutes: $200
I accept a limited number of sliding scale clients annually to help ensure that my services can be more equitably accessed.
Insurance
I am in network for BCBS of NC, Cigna in NC, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health of NC and Optum (Oxford).
If you are out of network I can provide a superbill for you to file with your insurance to be reimbursed at out-of-network rates. I am happy to submit a CMS 1500 form for you which hopefully will expedite your insurance company reimbursing you at out- of-network rates. Contact your plan to determine what you are entitled to regarding out-of-network care.
If you prefer to pay out of pocket, I accept private cash payments through my secure platform.
FAQs
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Lifestyle Psychiatry is a whole-body approach that focuses on the creation of health rather than on the manifestations of disease. The six pillars of Lifestyle Psychiatry are Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Relationships and Habits that promote and/or sabotage health and wellness. Lifestyle interventions are proven to have profound effects on both mental and physical health.
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If you are out of network I can submit a superbill to try and get reimbursement for you at out of network rates. A CMA 1500 superbill is a standardized form used by healthcare providers to document and submit medical services for insurance reimbursement. It typically includes patient information, provider details, dates of service, diagnosis codes (ICD-10), procedure codes (CPT), and charges associated with the provided care. This form helps facilitate accurate billing and claims processing between healthcare providers and insurance companies.
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I have vast experience in the use of psychiatric medications and offer medication carefully and conservatively. Non-pharmacological treatments are frequently offered prior to or in addition to prescribing psychotropic medications.
I will look at all the medicines and supplements you take with a lens for detecting drug interactions or psychiatric side effects. When possible I may suggest delaying prescribing new medications until after 2 or 3 sessions.
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Psychotherapy is an important part of healing and learning and it provides the support needed to facilitate change and will be encouraged either with me as the therapist or through an outside psychotherapist. If you are seeing a therapist from another practice, I will collaborate with them to coordinate and reinforce this care.
