Why telehealth?

We have found the telehealth platform to provide excellent results while offering comfort, privacy, and convenience for our patients. Extensive research has shown no difference in quality of care or timeline for symptom improvement. However, research has shown that for many patient populations virtual psychiatric care has brought greater satisfaction, greater compliance, and reduced fear of stigma attached to accessing quality mental health care ie say goodbye to the fear of running into a classmate or colleague in the waiting room.

Do I need any special equipment to access my telehealth appointment?

No special equipment is needed. You can access our telemedicine platform using your computer or smartphone and a simple internet connection. Directions on how to connect to the virtual appointment will be made available to you on the patient portal once your appointment is confirmed.

How often do I need to be seen?

This will depend on the specifics of your situation ie what symptoms are you experiencing, how debilitating are the symptoms, how quickly do you need to see results, etc. Initially most patients are seen more frequently and then as they are stabilized appointment frequency is spaced out. If a new medication is being started, we recommend close monitoring and this might mean having an appointment weekly or biweekly for the first month and then shifting to monthly and then spacing appointments out even further if appropriate.

How can I prepare for my initial appointment?

Please fill out the questionnaires and policies sent to you on the patient portal. If possible, please send records from any previous mental health providers (psychiatrist/therapist) and relevant medical providers ahead of the appointment. Take some time to think through your goals for seeking care and how we can best help you. Most importantly, commend yourself for taking this difficult first step and relax - we will guide you through each step of this journey.