FAQS

We require 24 hours notice for any cancellations. Because that time is reserved specifically for you, missed appointments or late cancellations are charged 50% of the session fee.

I do not take private insurance. I am an Out of Network Provider. I do provide medical receipts or “super bills” after each appointment, which you can access through the patient portal. You can then submit this receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement. To find out what your policy covers, call the number on the back of your card and ask if you have out of network coverage for psychiatry and if so, what percentage of fees will be covered. Your insurance company may ask you about billing codes. These are the codes I commonly use:

• Initial Evaluation: 90792
• 30 Min Follow Up:  (in person)99214 +/- 90833 OR (telehealth) 98006 +/- 90833

No.  Because of federal and state regulations, we are unable to provide psychiatric services to individuals who are enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid. If you currently have Medicare or Medicaid coverage, we are unable to service you at this time.

A reproductive psychiatrist evaluates and treats conditions across the reproductive lifespan, which often have a hormonal component. This includes premenstrual syndromes, perinatal and postpartum conditions, and perimenopausal challenges.

Not forever—my goal is to help you reach a point where you feel well and no longer need ongoing care. Many women have diagnoses that require ongoing care and many others choose to continue periodic visits during maintenance phases, especially during life transitions such as pregnancy or perimenopause, but this is always your choice.

Because this is a fee-for-service practice, care remains entirely your choice. We will regularly assess your needs together and thoughtfully plan for discharge when appropriate. At that time, you will receive a bridge prescription (up to 90 days for non-controlled and 30 days for controlled medications) while transitioning care. Patients returning after more than one year will begin again with a consultation and comprehensive evaluation.

Our office is not staffed 24/7 for crisis intervention. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Absolutely. If you’re interested in coming off medication, we can explore that together. I will help you understand the potential risks and benefits for your specific situation, and we’ll create a plan that feels right for you. Any changes are made slowly and with close support to keep you safe and feeling your best.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) with extensive training (Clinical training hours: ~12,000–16,000+ hours ) in both medicine and mental health. This allows for a deeper understanding of how physical health, hormones, and medications interact—especially important in areas like women’s mental health, pregnancy, and postpartum care.

A psychiatric nurse practitioner is an advanced practice nurse with specialized training (Clinical training hours: ~500–1,500 hours which varies by program) in mental health who provides care for many common psychiatric conditions.

Both can diagnose conditions and prescribe medications. However, psychiatrists have more comprehensive medical training, which can be particularly valuable in complex or medically nuanced cases.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and evaluate how physical health and hormones impact mental well-being.

A psychologist typically holds a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) and specializes in therapy and psychological testing but does not prescribe medication in most states.

Both play important roles, often working together to provide comprehensive care.