FAQs
- Delivery of patient care with the use of two-way, real-time, interactive audio and video to enhance access to mental health care when distance separates the practitioner and the patient.
- Sessions are conducted in a secured HIPAA compliant on-line telemedicine platform.
- No need to fight the traffic and get frustrated trying to find parking spaces, access to mental health care is now super easy.
1. Please provide your local pharmacy information (address and telephone number).
2. The provider will order the prescription medication on the same day.
3. Before picking up your medication, please call the pharmacy 2 hours after your session, to ensure your local pharmacy processed the provider's order.
4. In order NOT to pay out of pocket for the prescription medication(s), please bring your insurance card to make sure your medications are covered.
5. If you have to pay out of pocket, you may also use GoodRx coupon
Research evidence suggests that combination treatment is the most ideal way of addressing mental health concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation Therapy, Solution Focused therapy are all very effective in assisting clients improve their quality of life.
Access Psych Meds will refer you to a highly skilled clinician for specific Trauma-focused therapies:
- ACT - Acceptance Commitment Therapy
- EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
- CPT - Cognitive Processing Therapy
- PE - Prolonged Exposure
The provider is dual board-certified and trained to also conduct brief psychotherapy sessions (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Activation Therapy and Solution Focused-Therapy) during your follow-up visits.
Yes.
For patient safety reasons, we do not prescribe controlled substances in this platform.
No prescription of stimulants, no opioids and no benzodiazepines.
(Patients diagnosed with ADHD need to provide treatment records or neuropsychology testing results.)
The initial session entails a comprehensive assessment which includes completing an intake questionnaire and a 60-minute clinical interview.
It is important that you provide as much clinical history as possible (medical, mental health and family history) in order to create a solid treatment plan.
The treatment plan may or may not include for prescription medication, psychotherapy and other holistic approaches to help you improve daily functioning.
Respect and consent is essential in any therapeutic relationship.
Book a follow-up appointment.
To prevent recurrence of symptoms, multiple research evidence suggests:
If you have been experiencing moderate to severe symptoms for > 12 months:
You may need to be on the medication for 18-24 months to experience remission of symptoms. Once you start responding to the medication(s), then it is possible to slowly taper the medications to a lower dose and then discontinue.
If you have been experiencing mild to moderate symptoms for < 12 months:
You may need to be on the medication for 12 months to prevent any recurrence of symptoms.
However, every individual is different and it depends on the severity of your symptoms and how you respond on the medication. We have to consider any underlying medical issues, other medications you are currently taking (even herbs) etc.
Healthy lifestyle is also critical in your recovery process. Rest assured your provider will work with you and create an individualized plan based on your comfort level.
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1. First, please contact your insurance carrier and ask if they cover mental health services.
If your insurance is one can be found below, you will need to send us a copy of your insurance card for us to verify.
**Your insurance must be the primary payer. Contact your insurance directly to clarify this information.
In-network insurances per state:
CA — Aetna | Anthem | BCBS | Cigna/Evernorth | Humana | Medicare | Tricare | Triwest | UnitedHealthCare
AZ — Aetna | Cigna/Evernorth | Tricare | Triwest | UnitedHealthCare
MD — Aetna | CareFirst BCBS | Cigna/Evernorth | Medicare | Tricare | UnitedHealthCare
OR — Aetna | Cigna/Evernorth | Tricare | Triwest | UnitedHealthCare
WA — Aetna | Cigna/Evernorth | Oscar Health | Oxford | Tricare | Triwest | UnitedHealthCare
Book through our third-party billing partners and easily check if your insurance is accepted:
- Alma if you are residing in AZ, CA, MD, OR, or WA.
- Grow Therapy if you are residing in CA.
- Headway if you are residing in WA.
2. We accept cash and credit card payments.
- Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle (no additional fee).
- Credit Cards (VISA, Master Card) with an additional 3% fee.
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- Regular Rate: $275 for Initial intake appointment - (60 minutes includes clinical interview)
- Follow-up appointments: $175
- Discounted rate for seniors: $200 for Initial intake; $125 for follow-up
- In-network: Insurance will cover
- Out of network (we will provide you a Super Bill and you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement)
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Access Psych Meds specializes in Psychopharmacology, a complex and yet conservative medication management.
For patient issue, we only prescribe controlled substances if all necessary medical records are given.
- Adult ADHD
- Anxiety
- Major Depression
- Mood Disorder
- Bipolar Depression
- Dual Diagnosis: Depression with Chronic Pain
- Chronic Insomnia
- Decreasing Cravings from Alcohol Use, Hypersexuality and Food.
- PTSD: Military combat trauma, childhood and sexual trauma.
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Yes, 18 and above.