FAQ

What happens after our initial phone call?

If we agree that we will meet for a psychiatric consultation, we will schedule a 75 minute in person appointment at my West Seattle office. Before that appointment, I will send you a link to my intake forms and clinic policies. Please complete and return the intake forms at least 48 hours before your appointment.
How do I pay for appointments?

Your credit card will be on file in the secure patient portal, and I will charge the credit card for your appointment after the appointment is complete. Please see the fee schedule for fees. I am not an in network provider with commercial insurance. If you have commercial insurance, you can obtain a super bill from the patient portal and submit it to your insurance company for any out of network benefits you are entitled to under your plan. Once I am enrolled with Medicare (anticipate this in November 2024) people with Medicare will be able to be reimbursed for services with me, at the Medicare determined schedule.
Can I use insurance to pay for medications or labwork?

Yes, you can use insurance to pay for medications or labwork. I will collect your insurance information in the intake paperwork order to be able to use it when prescribing medications or completing prior authorizations.
Is there parking near your office?

There is plentiful street parking near the West Seattle office.
Are your appointments in person or on video?

My initial appointments are all in person in the West Seattle office. For follow up appointments, I offer both in person and video appointments. In person appointments are on Tuesdays and Fridays only. Video appointments can be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, though I will preferentially book in person appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Do you see patients who live outside of the Puget Sound area?

I am only able to see patients who live in Washington State. My first appointment is an in person appointment, and I believe that it is important to be able to be seen in person for subsequent appointments. Therefore, the patients I serve live in the Puget Sound area.
Do you work with children?

I am licensed to work with adults age 18 and up. I do not work with children.
What should I do if I have an issue or emergency outside of regular business hours?

For non urgent issues, you can use the patient portal to send me a message or leave a phone message. I will check these messages the next business day. I do not check or respond to messages outside of business hours. The following are resources for urgent/emergent issues outside of regular business hours: If you want emotional support from a peer who understands mental health challenges, the Washington Warm line operates Monday-Sunday 9 am to 10 pm at 1-877-500-WARM (9276) https://www.crisisconnections.org/wa-warm-line/. If you are in crisis or considering suicide and need to speak to someone urgently, the 24/7 number for the King County Crisis Line is 1-866-427-4747 https://www.crisisconnections.org/24-hour-crisis-line/. If you believe that you are in danger of harming yourself or others, get to the nearest emergency room or call 911.