REquirements and policies
THERAPY REQUIREMENT
I accept only those clients who have been in treatment with an individual psychotherapist for at least two months. Prospective clients must agree to continue regular psychotherapy (monthly or more frequently) throughout the course of the their treatment at my practice. There are many medication prescribers who are not as rigid around therapy requirements and many clients find them to be a better fit for this reason.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
I prescribe stimulant medication only to those clients who have completed a neuropsychological evaluation which provides documentation of an ADHD diagnosis.
I do not prescribe any benzodiazepine medications (e.g. Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax).
Medication Management
Medication Management
Medication Management
I provide medication evaluations and manage psychiatric medications for children, adolescents and adults. I do not provide psychotherapy.
Legal Guardianship
Medication Management
Medication Management
For patients under the age of 18: In cases where a patient's parents/guardians are legally separated or divorced, ALL of the intake forms must be completed by ALL legal guardians.
Insurance
Intake Scheduling
Intake Scheduling
I only accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance.
Intake Scheduling
Intake Scheduling
Intake Scheduling
My intake appointments typically take about 90 minutes. Because of this extended length of time, I schedule intake appointments in the mornings to keep the afternoon and evening times available for follow-up visits.
NEW Clients: REQUIRED FORMS
For those child and adolescent clients whose parents are not married and who share joint medical decision making, both parents must complete all forms
PLEASE COMPLETE EITHER THE ADULT *OR* THE CHILD MENTAL HEALTH History FORM
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