Board-Certified Psychiatrists

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide medical treatment. A therapist (psychologist, counselor, or social worker) provides talk therapy but cannot prescribe medications. At Empathy Health Clinic, we offer both psychiatry and therapy services, and many patients benefit from seeing both.

Most patients can schedule an appointment within the same week. We understand that when you're struggling with mental health symptoms, timely access to care is critical. We offer flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

Yes, we accept most major insurance plans including BCBS, Cigna, UMR, Medicare, Aetna, and United Healthcare. We recommend contacting us to verify your specific coverage and benefits.

Our board-certified psychiatrists treat a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, insomnia, eating disorders, and other psychiatric conditions.

Yes, we offer secure telepsychiatry appointments for your convenience. Virtual visits are available for initial evaluations, medication management, and follow-up appointments. This allows you to receive quality psychiatric care from the comfort of your home.

Your first appointment typically lasts 60-90 minutes and includes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Your psychiatrist will review your medical history, current symptoms, and concerns to develop a personalized treatment plan that may include medication, therapy referrals, or other interventions.

Medication management involves regular follow-up appointments (typically every 1-3 months) where your psychiatrist monitors your response to medication, adjusts dosages as needed, manages side effects, and ensures optimal treatment outcomes. This ongoing care is essential for safe and effective medication use.

Yes, we provide ongoing medication management including prescription refills. Regular follow-up appointments ensure safe and effective medication use and allow your psychiatrist to make adjustments as needed based on your progress and any side effects you may experience.

Yes, our psychiatrists provide specialized care for adolescents (ages 13+) and adults. We understand the unique mental health needs of younger patients and work collaboratively with families to provide the best possible care.

Yes, all psychiatric services are strictly confidential and HIPAA-compliant. We maintain the highest standards of privacy and only share information with your consent, except in rare cases required by law (such as imminent danger to self or others). Your trust and privacy are paramount to us.