Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider and do not accept insurance, which allows me to provide a higher level of care and focus fully on your individual needs without the limitations imposed by insurance companies. I can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance provider for potential partial reimbursement. You can usually pay with an HSA or FSA card as well. Psychiatric care is a qualified medical expense under IRS rules, though plans vary, so it is worth a quick check with your plan administrator.
How are you different from an in-network provider?
Being an out-of-network provider means I do not accept insurance, so I can provide a higher level of care that is fully tailored to your needs. This means you work directly with me (no middleman!), ensuring clear communication, personalized support, and a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust. You’ll benefit from longer appointments that give you the time to be truly heard, develop a comprehensive treatment plan, and address both immediate concerns and long-term goals. Scheduling is flexible and easy through a secure patient portal, and telehealth options allow you to receive high-quality, integrative care from the comfort of home. By removing insurance barriers, I can focus entirely on what matters most: providing care that centers on you and your recovery.
What is integrative medicine?
An integrative approach blends conventional psychiatry with complementary, research-backed approaches. This may include supplements, lifestyle recommendations, and coordinating with other health providers to address root causes. This approach helps you break the cycle of feeling stuck and reliant on medication by introducing evidence-based tools that can support restful sleep and mood, often working best alongside medication rather than instead of it.
How long does it take to feel better?
Recovery timelines vary depending on each person’s situation, but many patients notice some immediate relief after the initial intake, simply from having a clear, tailored plan. Some people begin to notice meaningful improvement within the first weeks; for others it takes longer. We track what's working and adjust the plan together as we go.
I already have a therapist. How would this work?
That works well, and it is common. If you have a therapist you trust, I have no interest in replacing that relationship. With your permission I coordinate directly with them so we are not working at cross purposes, and I focus on what I add: the diagnostic picture, medication when it genuinely helps, and the medical side of sleep, energy, and physical health. If you do not have a therapist and want one, I offer therapy myself, or I can help you find someone who fits.
I am not ready to commit to ongoing care. Can I just do one visit?
Yes. There is no package to buy and no minimum number of visits. Start with the free fifteen-minute call, which costs nothing and commits you to nothing. If you decide to go ahead, the initial evaluation stands on its own: you leave with a diagnostic picture whether or not you continue with me. Most people do continue, but that is a decision you make after seeing how I work, not before.
What is prolonged grief, and how do I know if I’m experiencing it?
Typically after a year, grief softens. It will of course still ache, because you’re human and that love was real, but it should no longer consume your every thought, feeling, and behavior. The DSM defines prolonged grief as lasting at least 12 months after the loss of an adult (or 6 months after the loss of a child or adolescent).
Without the right support, grief can remain all-consuming. You may find yourself avoiding entire rooms in your home, isolating from family, or unable to leave the house because everything feels like a painful reminder. Some people avoid meals because they always ate with their partner. Every reminder can feel like a fresh wound, and the loss may overshadow your sense of identity or purpose.
When grief shows up this way, through persistent avoidance, isolation, or grief-specific depressive symptoms, it can be a sign that you’re experiencing prolonged grief. The good news is that with structured support, it’s possible to honor your loss while also finding a way forward.