Psychiatric Services
Services and Fees
Medication management- careful collaborative prescribing aimed at the lowest effective dosing regimen. We review benefits, side effects, and your preferences; and discuss tapering when it is clinically appropriate
Psychotherapy- my approach blends motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy, with an interpersonal lense that looks at how relationships affect your mental health. Years of studying human consciousness, Buddhist psychology, and yoga therapy also inform how I work; and when clients come to me on their own particular spiritual path, I embrace how this can provide value and meaning to their healing process. I bring curiousity and presence to our sessions, and invite you to notice your thoughts, emotions, and body sensations as they arise.
Mind-Body Medicine: Mindfulness and meditation, breathing tools, relaxation training, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to support stress management, emotional balance and finding meaning.
Pharmacogenetic Testing: Optional genetic testing that can offer additional information when choosing or adjusting medications, especially if you've had a complicated medication history. Panels also report on genes which relate to neurotransmitter and nutrient pathways.
Lifestyle Coaching: Practical support for changing nutrition, sleep, and exercise habits, plus guided elimination diets to help identify foods that may be worsening symptoms.
Herbal Medicine and Supplements: Safe, evidence-informed use of herbs and supplements, including checking for interactions with your medications. I'll review what you currently take and recommend adjustments, with guidance on dosing and quality brands.
Functional Testing: Optional lab testing for nutrient deficiencies, gut health, hormones, and inflammation, interpreted in the context of your full history to help personalize your treatment.
Services and Fees
Initial evaluation
90 minute- $425
This first appointment offers a comprehensive psychiatric assessment that explores not only the mental and physical health history, but also one’s lifestyle, nutrition, digestion, stress levels, and relationships, with attention to identifying possible root cause of illness. The goal is to create a personalized treatment plan that may include conventional medications, integrative strategies, counseling, mindfulness practices, functional medicine testing and other possible treatments that are applicable to your health.
Follow-up
45 minutes $245- psychotherapy, review of functional medicine labs, integrative strategies, medication management
30 minutes $165- medication management and brief psychotherapy
Appointments for follow-up will generally occur every 2-4 weeks initially. Once feeling better, a check-in every 2-3 months is most often recommended, depending on one’s needs.
There is a charge a $50 fee for any appointments canceled within 24 hours of time originally slotted.
Unfortunately, we do not accept Medicare patients at this time. Adolescents are seen with referral by therapist only. Referrals may be made via fax or phone.
We ask that new patients provide valid payment details when booking their first appointment. All major cards cards are accepted. Payment details are vaulted securely by our payments processor: we do not hold them directly. Your payment method will be pre-authorized in advance of each appointment and charged afterwards.
We are an out-of-network provider, meaning we do not bill insurance directly. However, we can provide superbills at your request for submission to your insurance carrier.
We do not see Medicare clients at this time.
Adolescents seen by referral from therapists only. We may be contacted by phone, fax or email
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90 minute intake $425
30 minute follow-up $165
45 minute follow-up $245
See below how to submit a superbill for possible reimbursement.
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At Heart Point Psychiatry, we are an out-of-network provider, meaning we do not bill insurance directly. However, we can provide superbills that can be submitted to your insurance carrier. It is recommended that you review billing codes with your insurance so you are aware of what reimbursement will look like.
How It Works
When you first inquire about services, we ask that you check with your insurance provider to see if you have out-of-network mental health benefits.
Once you confirm that you have coverage, provide the following billing codes:
90792- new patient visit
99214+90833 for 30 minute visit
99214+90836 for 45 minute visits.
Patients pay for their sessions upfront. We accept credit and debit cards
After your appointment and payment, you will receive a superbill that you can submit to insurance.
If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, your insurance provider may reimburse you for a portion of the cost, based on your coverage.
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Lab testing will be discussed in session and may be recommended depending on your treatment goals.
Routine labs: may be covered by insurance, when not covered prices vary greatly.
Specialized Functional Lab Testing: range $ 100 - $500, insurance may cover partially. Functional medicine testing can further explore root cause of illness and offer targeted interventions.
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Our patients appreciate that we are available for questions between appointments. Christa is accessible by messaging within the electronic health records and will respond in 1-3 business days. Keep in mind that medication changes, more complex questions, and forms will require an appointment.
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In compliance with the “No Surprises Act” starting on January 1, 2022 “Good Faith Estimates” are available upon request and will be provided to all patients within 3 business days. See more here.
Step 1: GET IN TOUCH
Contact us at 805-765-3912 or email (see contact form) to schedule a brief call to see if we would be a good fit.
Step 2: INITIAL EVALUATION
In our first session, I complete a full psychiatric assessment which includes a holistic view of the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of you who are. We then work together to create a personalized treatment plan. I may recommend further evaluation with lab testing or functional medicine testing.
Step 3: FOLLOW-UP VISITS
We will meet every 2-8 weeks for psychotherapy and/or fine-tuning of the treatment plan, depending on your progress and needs
Step 4: SELF-MAINTENANCE
Once feeling better, less frequent visits for refills of medications or psychotherapy