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 if I have commercial insurance or no insurance?

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 superbill from the patient portal and submit it to your insurance company for any out of network benefits you are entitled to under your plan.
How do I pay for appointments if I have Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan?

Your credit card will be on file in the secure patient portal. I will charge the card the Medicare allowed rate for your appointment after the appointment is complete. I will submit claims for patients who have Original Medicare, which will then send the Medicare allowed reimbursement directly to the patient. Patients with Medicare Advantage plans can obtain a superbill from the patient portal and submit it to their insurance company to be reimbursed at the amount their plan allows for out of network services.
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 after hours, 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. If you have an issue you consider very urgent after hours, leave me a phone message stating that it is urgent, and I will return it as soon as I am able. However, I do not monitor my phone 24/7 outside of business hours, so there may be a delay in my returning your call. The following are other important 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.