Empowering minds through collaborative solutions Our Patient-Centered Approach
Our empowering, patient-centered approach to being your psychiatrist emphasizes a complementary, evidence-based, and collaborative approach to treatment, prioritizing your well-being and long-term mental health goals with outcomes. We believe in taking the time to thoroughly assess your needs, medical history, and treatment goals, ensuring that any referrals for programs such as psychotherapy are tailored specifically to your individual circumstances. We strive to strike a balance between utilizing appropriate medications when necessary and exploring complementary non-pharmacological interventions, always aiming for the most conservative and least invasive approach to achieve optimal results.
Collaboration is at the heart of our practice. We recognize that you are the expert on your own experiences, and we value your input and involvement in your treatment decisions. We actively engage in open and transparent communication, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of your condition, available treatment options including top-quality psychotherapy and other partners, and their potential benefits and risks. Together, we work as a team to develop a treatment plan that aligns with your values and goals, incorporating your preferences and ensuring your active participation throughout the process.
Emphasis on psychotherapy as the foundation of treatment What is Psychiatric Medication Management?
Psychiatric medication management therapy (MTM) is a treatment system used by psychiatrists to ensure that patients receive optimal therapeutic outcomes for the prescription medications that they take.
Many of the most common psychiatric conditions are triggered by underlying genetic and biological causes. They are a result of complex processes that involve both the body and themind. Medications can be a powerful asset that helps you regain a healthy balance of chemicals in the brain, but alone the results may not be sufficient.
Research shows that psychotropic medications in addition to psychotherapy are the most effective treatment for most psychiatric conditions. This is why we focus on providing you with sound therapeutic techniques and only add medication if it is in your best interest.
Behavioral health insurance affiliations
- Bluecross/Blue Shield (PPO)
- Medicare
- Regal (Medicare 65+/Commercial) (Authorization required)
- Tricare (Authorization required)
- Triwest (Authorization required)
- Optum Health Behavioral Solutions (United Health Care)
- Aetna First Health (PPO)
- Magellan
- Carelon
Psychiatrist-Patient Relationship
The psychiatrist-patient relationship plays a vital role in achieving positive mental health outcomes. Building a strong therapeutic alliance based on trust, empathy, and collaboration fosters a safe and supportive environment for individuals to openly express their concerns and challenges. Through this relationship, psychiatrists can gain deeper insights into their patients' experiences, tailor treatment plans to their unique needs, and provide personalized guidance, leading to better treatment adherence, improved symptom management, and ultimately, enhanced mental health outcomes.
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