FAQ about my Psychiatric care and Mental Health practice

I will require all patients to have their own primary care provider for physical care before I provide psychiatric medications or take on a new patient. I require records before the first appointment. I work with ages 6 and up. I do not specialize in any one age group. Again, I will only accept patients that are at least six years old. If you would like more information, please contact me.

Yes, I do telehealth. However for medications regulated by the DEA I require in person appointments. Existing patients will be informed on how to get 90 days of medication

No, closed to new patients March 2026.

Not at this time. I prescribe medications. However, I can suggest some great counseling/therapy options for you to try out. I do encourage all my patient to seek out counseling. 

I do not keep medications in my office. You will have to pick up your medications at your chosen pharmacy. If you need help choosing a pharmacy please let me know. I do not have medications at my location, all medications are handled offsite by your pharmacy.

NO

On a case by case basis. I can also assist patients who need services such as ketamine treatments or  ECT- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT for short) and to find medical professionals that can help patients access these types of advanced services.

 I am no longer providing these letters. 

No.

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If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

These conditions require special mental health psychologists (not medication management providers) with expert experience to diagnoses. I do acknowledge this condition in children and adults. Please keep in mind,  that while there are medications to block physically dangerous behaviors or anxiety in people with severe autism, autism is not treated with medication. I am able to help with other co-occurring mental health disorders. But in regard to living with autism, getting tested for autism, or other autism related issues, I do not specialize in autism. Please research "neuropsychological evaluation" for autism. The closest providers of neuropsychological evaluations are in Portland and their testing is rarely covered by insurance. 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/4893-neuropsychological-testing-and-assessment

https://nyulangone.org/conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder-in-children/diagnosis

On a case by case basis, if you are an existing patient of mine and you have an establish PCP listed in your records. 

This should be discussed in person! Many medications should not be stopped immediately. Please contact the provider who prescribed this medication to you and discuss your options to stopping the medication. Some medications can be stopped suddenly, yet many require a taper down to properly stop. If this is a medication I prescribed for you, please let me know ASAP what you're experiencing with this medication and we will work together on solutions.

Yes, this would be reviewed at the initial appointment. Any scheduled appointment that is skipped prevents me from helping another person. Attendance issues are covered, you will be asked sign a contract that allows for 2 more missed visits in 12 months. Visits that are not canceled without 48 hours notice will count toward the two visits. The terms of the contract would allow me to discharge you from the practice. You would then be provided with 30 days of medications and after that would not longer be considered a patient of the practice. Your records would be available to other providers at your request in the future. 

I take patient confidentially very seriously. I cannot and will not release patient information over the phone or any other means of communication to anyone that is not "released" to have such information. I cannot and will not confirm if anyone is a patient of mine. This is in accordance to national and Oregon state HIPPAA laws. If your friend or family member is having an emergency call 911 immediately!