FAQ & PRACTICE DETAILS

Do you take insurance? Yes. I currently accept the following insurance or health plans: 

  • Aetna
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Moda Health
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

If your insurance plan is not listed, I also welcome self-pay clients and can provide a detailed superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. I know healthcare costs can feel overwhelming, so please reach out with any questions. I am here to help make the process as clear as possible.

Are appointments in-person or via telehealth? To provide flexible, accessible care, my practice operates primarily via telehealth. Through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, you can attend your sessions from the comfort and privacy of your own space anywhere in Oregon. While I do offer very limited in-person appointments in Lake Oswego, these are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and reserved strictly for specific clinical needs.

How long are your sessions? Because I utilize an integrative approach, I need time to understand your full picture, not just your symptoms.

Initial Psychiatric Evaluations are typically 60 to 90 minutes and can take more than one appointment. This gives us ample time to discuss your history, current challenges, and begin mapping out a collaborative care plan. ADHD is a developmental disorder with symptoms that begin in childhood and continue through a person’s life. It can be complicated to diagnose because these symptoms can look like other physical and mental health conditions, such as anxiety, trauma, brain injuries, and sleep disorders. The goal is to get the most comprehensive and accurate diagnostic picture possible by eliminating these possibilities. The process involves time and can take several intake appointments.

Follow-up & Medication Management appointments are typically 25-50 minutes, ensuring we have enough time to discuss your progress, practice supportive coping skills, and adjust treatments without feeling rushed.

What ages do you treat? I treat adolescents and adults between the ages of 12 and 60. Because later life stages often require highly specialized geriatric psychopharmacology, I do not admit patients over the age of 64.

How do I get started? The first step is to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call. This gives us a chance to connect, discuss what you are looking for, and make sure my practice is the right fit for your needs before we schedule an intake.

Notice to Patients: Your Right to a "Good Faith Estimate"
Under federal law (the No Surprises Act), healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychiatric evaluations and psychotherapy.
• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services.
• You can ask me, or any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises

Emergency & Crisis Support My practice operates as an outpatient clinic and is not equipped to provide 24/7 crisis intervention or emergency psychiatric services. Emails, voicemails, and contact forms are not monitored outside of standard business hours of 9am to 5pm and should never be used for urgent medical or psychiatric needs.

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis requiring immediate support, please use the following resources:

  • Call or Text 988: The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Available 24/7, free, and confidential)

  • Text HOME to 741741: The Crisis Text Line

Call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.