Frequently Asked Questions
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A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who has completed advanced
education (a minimum of a master’s degree) in the diagnosis and treatment of
conditions in her/his specialty area, such as psychiatry.
Nurse Practitioners are licensed by the state to prescribe medication, provide
psychotherapy, make a diagnosis, perform psychiatric evaluations, order diagnostic
tests, as well as multiple other responsibilities.
Depending on the flexibility of your schedule and office preference you can usually get
an appointment within 1 – 2 weeks of your call.
Yes. However, if you have “out-of-network” benefits, you may be able to get a portion of
my fee back from your insurance company. I will provide you with a receipt (also called
a Super bill) to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Yes. I am certified with the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) to treat
across the life span.
This varies and depends on the nature and severity of the problem. Appointment
intervals can be one week to three months, depending on your situation.
Yes, if you are currently in psychotherapy, I will work collaboratively with your
psychotherapist, at your request.
When you schedule an appointment, please understand that this is time that I reserved
exclusively for you. I do not overbook or double book appointments to account for
no shows. This allows me to avoid delays and provide you with better care. That is my
commitment to you.
Although I have a 24 hour (one full business day) cancellation policy I do request 48
hours’ notice for cancellations.
Please call the office as soon as you need to cancel.
If you are canceling last minute or running late, to avoid paying for a missed
appointment, you can request a phone or video session.
