It's important to recognize that each individual's mental health journey is unique and successful treatment plans often require a multifaceted approach. Therapy and medication are two powerful tools for improving mental health, and when used in coordination, they can provide comprehensive support for the whole person. While they serve different roles, they can be very complementary when used together. Mental health counseling and medication review services are often utilized together to ensure individuals receive the support they need to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Therapy focuses on identifying and addressing emotional challenges and developing coping skills, while medication can help regulate mood and address chemical imbalances. Different psychotherapy techniques, such as CBT and DBT, can be effective for various mental health conditions. Similarly, different types of medication, such as antidepressants and mood stabilizers, can be essential for managing specific conditions.
It's important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mental health. By combining different approaches and tailoring treatment plans to individual needs, we can help individuals achieve optimal well-being. It's crucial that there is coordination between a person's therapist and psychiatrist to ensure the most effective treatment. A lack of coordination can lead to conflicting approaches and potential issues.
Please note benzodiazepines (i.e. xanax, valium, ativan) are not prescribed in our practice as a means of addressing any mental health problem. If you are currently prescribed benzodiazepines as a regular ongoing medication, our providers will work on a transition plan with you to a safer practical alternative.
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For Patients:
If you are scheduled to see the Nurse Practitioner, please complete the new patient forms on the patient portal or arrive 15 minutes prior to your first appointment to complete the forms.
Medication Refills
You will typically receive prescription refills to last until your next scheduled appointment. This is to ensure you receive the right medications at the correct dosage to best treat your symptoms.
There may be rare circumstances when your provider will send prescriptions outside of an appointment, and you may be charged a fee for this service (not payable by insurance). Please utilize your patient portal for refill requests before calling, and allow up to 72 hours response time.
Cancellations or No Shows
We require at least 24 hours notice should you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Your time slot is reserved only for you as we do not overbook appointments. Late cancellations are treated the same as no shows, subject to a $100 missed appointment fee, not payable by insurance. Call 410-760-9079 option 2 should you need to make a change to your appointment.