Psychiatric Medication Management
Who It's For
Medication management services are available for adults and mature adolescents (16+). Due to the nature of my practice, I am not a good fit for patients requiring management of medications for psychosis or addiction. I do not prescribe suboxone or other therapies for opioid use disorder.
Frequency
I believe my patients deserve time, space, and focus in all of their appointments. For this reason, the majority of medication checks are 45-minute visits. (For some patients who are stable on their medication regimens, I offer 30-minute sessions). I try to see patients for whom I am making medication changes every two to four weeks. Patients who are stable on a medication regimen are seen every two to four months.
Conditions Treated
I work with patients experiencing a number of difficulties, including persistent feelings of sadness, worry, emptiness, dread, or previously-diagnosed mood, anxiety, personality, and eating disorders. I focus on a patient’s thoughts, feelings, and interpersonal relationships, including their relationship with me, and how the problems they experience interfere with them living a life that is meaningful to them.
Please note that my approach is not a good fit for people struggling with active addiction, with psychotic symptoms, or with people who are medically or nutritionally unstable as a result of eating disorders. I do not prescribe suboxone or other medications for opioid use disorder.
Please also be aware that I may choose not to continue medication regimens prescribed by other physicians or nurse practitioners. Having an appointment with me is no guarantee of receiving a particular prescription.
What to Expect
As a psychiatrist, I acknowledge both the benefits and limitations of medication. It’s important for me to listen closely to you to identify the goals of treatment with medication and to work to develop a medication strategy that meets those goals as much as possible. I will ask both about the symptoms you are experiencing and also about other events occurring in your life, your important relationships, and your childhood. This approach helps us use medications appropriately and to gain an understanding of what we expect the medications to do.
When I prescribe medication, I will discuss with you all of the medication options that are available to treat your current condition. I will present information in language you can understand. You will learn how the medication works, its dosage, and frequency, its expected benefits, possible side effects, drug interactions, and any withdrawal effects you may experience if you stop taking the medication abruptly. By the end of the discussion you will have all the information you need to make a rational decision as to which medication is right for you