No, I have decided against working with health insurance companies. Doing so makes providing health care more expensive for everyone and limits our flexibility significantly. I will continue to evaluate the costs and benefits of working with insurance companies moving forward. Instead, I will focus on keeping expenses low so that I can keep my fees as low as possible.

As a general psychiatrist, I am comfortable and have significant experience with most psychiatric conditions. I do not treat adolescents or children (anyone under 18 years-old except for rare exceptions). I do not treat dementias and may recommend older patients to consider working with a specialist but I don’t have an age cutoff. I am an expert in treatment-resistant illnesses. Recently, I have also been very interested in adult ADHD and trauma-related issues. Examples include major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia / schizoaffective disorder, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), ADHD (attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder), DID (dissociative-identity disorder), and personality disorders (eg BPD).

You should expect to be treated with respect and dignity. I will ask a lot of questions and we will cover a great deal of your life in a very short period of time. I will explain my thought process around your particular diagnosis and answer all your questions. We will start the process of creating a self-improvement plan. If we decide to continue working together, we will schedule our next meeting. I’m very sensitive to cost and want you to feel that you are receiving a good value for your hard-earned money so I will do my best to give you options and discuss their various costs and benefits.

Many of my patients are pleasantly surprised by my therapeutic stance. I have intense optimism for their future and compassion for what they’ve been through in their mental health journey so far. Many are surprised (dismayed?) when I explain my skepticism about their previous diagnoses. I am always happy to explain my thought process and answer all your questions. I think my main job is to educate you so you feel empowered to make decisions. I truly enjoy watching my patients learn and grow and I’m also thrilled to learn from you and your particular experiences.

At this time, we will only be meeting online. The link does not change so you can bookmark it or add it to a calendar reminder. The link is also available at the top right of the webpage.

I don’t have an official sliding scale (reduced fee based on income). However, I do want to try to be affordable for all of my patients and one of my favorite parts of owning my own practice is that I have the flexibility to adjust when necessary. I also keep my rates as low as I can and at or near the bottom of what most people are charging. 

I don’t usually adjust the first visit because it’s so time intensive for me. Once we meet, we’ll discuss your situation and I might make adjustments based on what’s going on in your life. Another good option for both of us is the option to make monthly installments. Basically, you pay down your balance at regular intervals (eg monthly) until you catch up. This way, I’m getting paid the full amount but it still gives some breathing room when you’re in a temporary hard spot. Again, I can’t afford to do that for everyone but it’s an example of an arrangement I’ve made with a patient. 

As my business grows and I regularly earn enough to cover all my expenses, I plan to offer my services for no fee to a few people but I haven't figured that out yet. I'm also interested in setting up a donation service so that people can contribute to taking care of others. If you are not currently a patient and feel like you can help me set this up, I'd be happy to hear your ideas about how to do this.

I enjoy working with people based on their unique circumstances, the same way I approach medical decisions rather than making blanket policies that may or may not work for you. I hope this helps me treat as many people as possible.

Please see my policies page for more details.

Briefly, canceling or re-scheduling within 24 hours of the appointment incurs a charge for the full amount of the appointment.