Answers to most Frequently Asked Questions

Do you prescribe medications?
Yes. As a psychiatrist, medications play an important role in helping patients. Many of my patients come to me already taking multiple medications and, through working together, they hopefully feel they can get off them. It is a collaborative process and usually gradual, but there is no need for haste. Some people do not want to have anything to do with herbs and supplements when they first visit me—that’s fine. My goal is to meet every one of my patients where they are, allowing them to grow and heal the way they chose.

How often do I need to see you?
It all depends on your needs, the acuity of your issue and how fast you want to go. I have some patients I see on a weekly basis, some every second week, some on a monthly basis, and others only several times per year. You are in control, not me.

Do you accept insurance as a full payment?
Unfortunately not. Most insurance companies do not pay for my services; there is no procedure or CPT code available for them. However, you will be able to obtain part of the fee for the procedures for which a CPT code is available. Following each visit I will give you a receipt, which you can submit to your insurance.

What is the difference between treatment and healing?
Treatment, the way we understand it most of the time, implies addressing a particular symptom or complaint that brings a patient to the doctor’s office. This means the treating doctor looks for ways to eliminate the symptom. If somebody has depression there are ANTI-depressant medications; for anxiety there are ANTI-anxiety medications; for infections, we would use ANTI-biotic medications, and so on. This ANTI mentality has a militaristic approach that originated in the Latin language.

On the other hand, a more holistic approach looks at a symptom as a sign that something is wrong or something is out of balance. The goal, therefore, is to help the body and mind achieve balance again. For example, somebody with back pain may have stress, trauma or a conflict in their life that needs to be resolved and addressed. Together, we will look for the best way to do so. We will work on teaching you how to relax. Immediate pain can be effectively addressed with bee venom injections or acupuncture. Of course, if somebody is on medications and desires to get ff, we can work on carefully helping them in this pursuit. That is were the holistic approach is very helpful.

What are common misconceptions about a holistic approach?
Some people are just looking to substitute the pills they are taking with a particular supplement or herb. But a holistic approach, in my opinion, means finding a way to heal the issues and imbalances inside you that are causing you to take the pills in the first place. The process of healing involves addressing you as a person and helping you to heal yourself in each of the five levels of healing. Helping you in elevating your level of consciousness. The holistic approach means having you, the client, in charge with me as the coach, helping you achieve the best you can.

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