Services

Holistic Psychiatry Consultation

After a brief phone call to determine whether the practice is a good fit for your needs, we will schedule a 75-minute initial consultation.

Before Your First Appointment
You will be asked to complete intake forms through a secure patient portal. You may also fax any recent lab work ahead of time or bring with you to your appointment.

Consultation
During this visit, we will complete a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and collaboratively determine whether this treatment approach is appropriate for your mental health concerns.

If indicated, I may order additional testing, such as:

Thyroid function tests
Nutritional markers
Metabolic markers
Genetic testing

Holistic Psychiatry Consultation visits are not covered by insurance. Please call the office for current fees. Superbills are available for those who wish to submit claims to their insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement.

Holistic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Follow up Visits

Follow-up appointments focus on continued assessment and working toward your specific goals.

Treatment may include:

Psychotherapy
Mind-Body interventions
Lifestyle interventions
Medication management and supplement recommendations

Follow-up visits are available in 25-minute or 50-minute sessions, depending on your preference. Appointments are typically more frequent at the beginning of treatment and adjusted over time based on your needs.

Holistic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy follow-up visits are not covered by insurance. Please call the office for current fees. Superbills are available for those who wish to submit claims to their insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement.

General Psychiatry - Insurance based

A portion of my practice is dedicated to General Psychiatry. Please note that I do not offer psychotherapy-only services through insurance.

Accepted Insurance Plans
I currently accept the following insurance plans:

CDPHP (commercial plans)
Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
- NENY HMO POS
- NENY FEP

I do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Worker's Compensation.

Please contact your insurance provider directly to confirm your eligibility and coverage.

Appointment Structure

Initial psychiatric evaluation: 45 minutes
Follow-up visits: Typically once per month for 15–25 minutes, following the initial consultation.

My toolbox

General Psychiatry

I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and individualized treatment planning. This may include starting, adjusting, or carefully tapering medications when appropriate.

My prescribing approach is thoughtful and conservative. I prioritize:

The lowest effective dose
Non-medication options whenever possible
Safety and long-term sustainability

I have extensive experience helping patients safely taper medications, including benzodiazepines and antidepressants.

I also assess medical factors that can affect mood and cognition, including thyroid, hormonal, and nutritional issues. When indicated, care may include lab evaluation, high-quality supplements, hormone referrals, or pharmacogenetic testing (Genomind/GeneSight). I collaborate closely with your other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.

Psychotherapy

I offer present-focused, past-informed psychotherapy tailored to your needs.

Modalities include:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic therapy
Interpersonal therapy
Mindfulness-based approaches
Motivational interviewing
Somatic and positive psychology approaches

If a specialized treatment such as EMDR would be helpful, I provide referrals and collaborate with outside therapists when desired.

Mind–Body Approaches

Many symptoms of anxiety and depression are rooted in disconnection—from the present moment and from the body. Mindfulness and yoga-based practices help restore that connection.

These approaches can support:

Emotional regulation
Stress reduction
Sleep
Anxiety and panic symptoms

I may teach skills in session, provide resources, or refer you to trauma-informed mind–body practitioners for deeper work.

Supplements & Integrative Care

When appropriate, I incorporate evidence-informed supplements and herbal supports (such as minerals, fatty acids, probiotics, or botanicals). These are used thoughtfully and safely, alongside—not in place of—necessary medical care.

Lifestyle & Whole-Person Care

Mental health is deeply shaped by how we live. Together, we explore realistic, values-aligned changes in areas such as:

Movement
Nutrition
Substance use and habits
Work and burnout
Relationships and sexual health
Spirituality and meaning

My role is not to prescribe a lifestyle, but to help you identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck and support you in building greater vitality, balance, and purpose.

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