Work With Me
You are more than your diagnosis. You deserve psychiatric care that takes time to understand you — not just your symptoms.
What you can expect throughout our work together…
Between-visit support & responsiveness
Collaborative care without rushing or pressuring you
You’ll communicate directly with me, not office staff
Time to ask questions, clarify, and make sure you understand everything
Care that accounts for your whole nervous system, not just your symptoms
What Sessions Are Like
Initial Consultation
In cases where there’s a lot of clinical complexity or additional clarification needed, we may start with a shorter consultation to make sure this is the right fit before moving forward.
If it seems that your needs would be better served by a different level of care or specialty, we may provide referral options. This is never a dismissal — it’s about ensuring you receive the most appropriate care.
Step One: Initial Inquiry
When you reach out through the contact form, your first point of contact will be my practice coordinator, Whittney Carlton.
Whittney will take you through a few brief questions about what brings you in, review insurance and fee information, discuss scheduling options, and explain next steps.
Step 2: Comprehensive Evaluation
Over 1–2 sessions, you and I will meet to discuss your current symptoms as well as your psychiatric, medical, and developmental history. I’ll also ask about sleep, substance use, your past experiences with medication, your current functioning, and as well your trauma history (to whatever extent feels safe).
At the completion of this evaluation, you’ll have:
A working diagnostic understanding
A clear discussion of your options
A thoughtful initial plan
Step 3 and Beyond:
Early Follow-Up & Ongoing Care
Healing doesn’t happen in a rush. It unfolds through safety, understanding, and a relationship that allows you to be fully yourself. This work follows a deliberate, human-centered process—one that adapts to you rather than forcing you to adapt to it.
Your first 3 weeks
In the first few weeks, we focus on:
Monitoring medication response (if initiated)
Adjusting thoughtfully
Addressing side effects
Clarifying expectations
You will have direct messaging access to me. If side effects arise or something doesn’t feel right, we’ll address it promptly. I do not want you waiting weeks in discomfort.
Many patients tell me that this responsiveness significantly reduces anxiety during the adjustment phase. Instead of wondering alone, you have a clear and trusted way to communicate.
Your first 3 months
By this point, most patients have:
Greater symptom clarity
More stable mood or anxiety levels
A simplified or optimized medication plan
Increased confidence in managing symptoms
A sense of partnership in their care
Because we adjust thoughtfully and in real time, progress often feels steadier and less chaotic.
We will keep refining, adjusting, and continue making collaborative decisions about your care.
Your first 6 months
At six months and beyond, the focus shifts toward:
Sustained stability
Reduced medication burden where appropriate
Increased insight into patterns
Relapse prevention
Greater overall functioning
Many patients describe feeling more like themselves again.
Between-Visit Support & Responsiveness
Accessibility is one of the most important aspects of my practice.
When we work together, you communicate directly with me — not the front desk, not a call center, not my support staff. If you have a question, concern, update, or side effect, you can message me directly.
And I mean it when I say: I want you to reach out.
Many patients come to me frustrated by past experiences where:
Messages went unanswered for days
Concerns about side effects had to wait until the next appointment
It was difficult to schedule follow-up
They felt alone in the process between visits
That is not how I practice.
Starting a new medication, adjusting a dose, or beginning treatment for the first time can be stressful. You might have questions, or notice subtle changes. Side effects can emerge quickly.
I never want you to wait weeks until your next appointment to address any of those issues.
I want to know.
This real-time communication allows us to:
Identify & address side effects early
Adjust doses more quickly
Clarify expectations
Reduce unnecessary discomfort
Move through trial-and-adjustment phases more efficiently
Psychiatric prescribing is guided by strong evidence and careful assessment — but individuals can vary in their responses.
Having a direct, responsive line of communication allows us to refine treatment thoughtfully — and faster.
My patients have shared that this level of responsiveness makes them feel supported and safe — especially during vulnerable transitions.
It also gives me a clearer window into how treatment is impacting your daily life — physically, emotionally, and functionally.
Because psychiatric care doesn’t only happen during appointments.
It happens in the in-between moments as well.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before getting in touch.
Just tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll help guide your next steps.