FAQs

Yes! As a board-certified psychiatrist, I have met the rigorous educational and examination requirements set forth by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). This means that I've been trained on the biology and pathology of the mind, behavioral science, and have the ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions at the highest ethical, safety, and privacy standards. As a board-certified psychiatrist, I maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge through continuous learning - by regularly attending seminars, workshops, and conferences that inform me of the latest research in psychiatry.

In your first appointment, we will go over your current symptoms, past psychiatric history, medical history, substance use history, social history, and your goal for treatment. We will discuss your preliminary diagnoses and appropriate pharmacological interventions. 

Absolutely. Over the years, I’ve had patients bring their partner, parent, adult children, sibling, or a trusted therapist to not only their initial consultation but to subsequent appointments as well. I understand that you may be nervous meeting me for the first time. Often our loved ones can offer invaluable insights from what they observe – of course I am interested in hearing their perspective so I can get to know you better. 

At the regular level of service, I can reach out to your current therapist and care team to inquire additional history they may want to share (this is not obligatory) and encourage future lines of communication. At the comprehensive level, I will reach out to your therapist or anyone on your care team on a regular basis including but not limited to after every appointment. 

We are proud to be in-network with many major insurance carriers to make our mental health services accessible. We currently accept plans from the following insurances:

• Aetna

• BlueCross and BlueShield (BCBS)

• Carelon Behavioral Health

• Cigna and Evernorth

• Optum

• Oscar Health

• Oxford

• Quest Behavioral

• UnitedHealthcare (UHC) / United Behavioral Health (UBH)

No. Your treatment plan is a joint decision between you and the psychiatrist. While medication is a powerful tool and is often the focus of psychiatric care, we will discuss all options, including different forms of psychotherapy, lifestyle adjustments, and complementary approaches. We will only recommend medication if it is the best, evidence-based option to help you reach your goals, and you will always have the final say.

Yes. All information shared in your sessions is protected by strict patient-physician confidentiality laws (HIPAA). We cannot share any details about your attendance, diagnosis, or treatment with anyone without your explicit written permission.

The only exceptions to this rule are legally mandated, such as if we believe you are an imminent danger to yourself or others, or in cases of suspected child or elder abuse. We are happy to discuss the limits of confidentiality in detail during your first appointment.

Our policy requires 2 full days’ notice for changes in appointment status (cancellations, etc.). We do charge the full fee for missed appointments and/or late cancellations.