Frequently asked questions

  • A psychiatrist is the only mental health provider trained as a medical doctor. My training allows me to consider how your medical conditions, psychological history, gender, and age may be impacting your mental health. I offer holistic treatment combining both evidence-based medication management and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

  • Yes! I deeply enjoy working with patients in longitudinal therapy. I have extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and also utilize principles from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in my practice.

  • Yes — I am happy to collaborate with other providers.

  • I am out-of-network for all insurance companies and require payment at time of service. This allows me to provide direct, personalized, high-quality mental health care without third-party involvement. If you have out-of-network insurance benefits, I can provide you with a “superbill” to seek reimbursement through your insurance. Note that any labs and prescription medication I order for you will be processed as usual through your insurance.

  • Initial 15-minute phone call: Free

    90-minute comprehensive evaluation with discussion of initial impressions and treatment recommendations: 360 dollars

    50-minute follow up: 275 dollars

    25-minute follow up (for established patients stable on their medication regimen): 175 dollars

    120-minute memory and capacity assessment: 600-900 dollars, depending on complexity

  • Yes — if you would like to work together and have financial need, please reach out to me for an introductory call. I offer sliding scale payments for follow up appointments on a case by case basis to make treatment accessible for you.

  • Unfortunately, due to Medicare regulations I cannot currently see patients with any type of Medicare.

  • Yes. I require a 48-business hour notice for cancellations and rescheduling requests to avoid a 100-dollar late cancellation fee.

  • I am happy to see you via telehealth so long as you have primary residence in North Carolina.

  • Yes!