Services

INITIAL EVALUATION

During the 50 minute initial evaluation, we will review your current symptoms, past mental- and physical-health histories, current medications, and goals for treatment. Together, we will develop a plan that may involve medication, therapy, or a combination of both. 

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Mental health medications can significantly improve symptoms and help promote recovery. I use medications judiciously, opting for the least amount of medications necessary to help relieve symptoms. Appointments for medication management are scheduled for 30 or 60 minute sessions and are used to monitor your response. After starting a new medication or during times of dose adjustment, we will meet more frequently (every one to two weeks). Once stable or in remission, follow-up appointments will occur at a minimum of every 12 weeks. 

TOBACCO CESSATION

Tobacco use can lead to tobacco/nicotine dependence and serious health consequences. If you are like most tobacco/nicotine users, chances are you've thought about stopping. More than likely, you've probably already tried to quit. Working together, I will help you develop a personalized "quit plan" that may involve: problem solving training, coping strategies, "trigger" management, nicotine relapse prevention plan, nicotine replacement medication (patch, gum, lozenge, and/or inhaler), and/or non-nicotine medications (Chantix®, Zyban®).