• What type of training does a psychiatrist have?​

It begins with a medical degree, which means I completed four years of medical school after having already completed an undergraduate degree. After medical school, all doctors complete an intensive training program of varying lengths called residency. For psychiatrists, this is an additional four years and constitutes over 16,000 hours of clinical work. In addition to direct patient care, residency also includes additional study, presentations and exams. Residency training includes direct inpatient and outpatient care, and training in both psychotherapy and prescribing medication.  After residency I completed an additional two year training program through the Denver Psychoanalytic Institute in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This provided over 700 additional training hours.
Trying to understand the differences in training and professional degrees can be very confusing. The Tennessee Medical Association provides a more in depth explanation here. 
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• Do you treat children or adolescents?

Unfortunately, I do not. I work with people age 18 or older.

• What is an initial evaluation?

 See Initial Visit

• What is your cancellation policy?   

​ I require one business day notice for cancellations. I do charge for missed appointments.  Please be aware that insurance companies, in general, do not reimburse for missed appointments and thus you will be responsible for these charges.

• How long are your appointments?

 Sessions are 45 minutes in length.

• What type of conditions do you treat?

I treat mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.  I also treat people with concerns about relationships, loss, self esteem, life and career changes.

• What type of treatments do you provide?

Therapy or a combination of medication and therapy.  I do not provide medication management alone. Unfortunately, I do not provide couples or family counseling.

• How often will I need to be seen?  

For therapy, frequency can range from several times a month, weekly, or even more than once a week. 

• How long will I need to be in treatment? 

Length of treatment depends on the treatment goals and problems to be addressed. It can be brief, lasting several sessions or months; it can also be long term.

• Who do I talk to about questions about my bill?

You may speak to me directly or contact my billing person, Regina, at (303) 487-4965