Yes, I offer medication management and/or comprehensive or brief-psychotherapy within sessions. Nurse practitioners are licensed to perform psychotherapy and prescribe medication, working independently or under the supervision of a physician. 

Do you prescribe controlled substances?

I am not currently managing clients who require continuation of controlled substances like stimulants or benzodiazepines. This may change in the future.

I may take clients who desire to taper off of controlled substances. 

Yes, if psychiatric medication is not the path you choose, psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is useful in understanding the root of mental health disorders and helps with lasting, long-term healing.

I offer 30-, 45-, 60-minute therapy sessions, using modalities such as motivational interviewing, brief supportive therapy, person-centered therapy, trauma-informed therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I provide psychoeducation and use active listening.

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) hold advanced degrees and are trained in comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis of illnesses, medication management, and psychotherapy, much like psychiatrists. They specialize in mental health care, providing holistic nursing care alongside medication management. Psychiatrists, who are medical doctors, complete medical school and psychiatric residency, offering a wide range of medical treatments. The primary difference lies in their educational pathways and scopes of practice, with PMHNPs integrating nursing care and psychiatry.

Yes, we are accepting new patients.

We accept patients ages 12 to 64

I am board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained in treating mental health conditions across the lifespan. I have a specific interest and expertise in many conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, reproductive mood disorders, OCD, personality disorders, sleep disorders, adjustment disorders, and PTSD/trauma. I do work with male patients and provide a welcoming environment for anyone who needs care.

We accept private-pay as well as the following insurance plans: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Oscar Health, Optum, Oxford, and United Healthcare. If you are out-of-network, I can provide you with a receipt/superbill to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.

I require a credit card on file at least 48 hours prior to your initial appointment, otherwise the initial appointment will be cancelled.

For private-pay, all payments are collected the day prior to the appointment with the credit card on file.

Vital signs are crucial for medication management in psychiatry because they provide essential physiological information such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. Monitoring these signs helps assess the medication's impact on the body, detect potential side effects, and ensure the overall safety and well-being of the patient undergoing psychiatric treatment.

Please make sure you purchase the necessary equipment to complete submission of your vital signs for your session. You will need:

• Blood Pressure Cuff / Heart Rate Monitor

• Scale

What is your cancellation policy?

Changes to the appointment (cancellations or rescheduling) requires a 48-hour advanced notice, otherwise clients will be charged the full rate of the appointment.

To avoid a charge, Monday appointments must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 48 hours prior on the Thursday preceding.

What are your policies for missed or late appointments?

Missed appointments will be billed at the usual rate with your credit card on file.

If you are more than 15 minutes late to an initial appointment or 10 minutes late to a follow-up appointment, it will be considered a missed appointment.

All services are offered 100% online for patients residing in California. You must be located in this jurisdiction for your sessions. It is illegal for a provider to services a patient via telehealth that is not located in a jurisdiction they are licensed.

To begin your path to healing, fill out the contact form, or send an email to support@personalpractitioners.com

Thank you, I look forward to connecting soon!