Outpatient Psychiatry

Outpatient psychiatry provides comprehensive mental health treatment while you continue living at home and maintaining daily responsibilities like work, school, and family commitments. Services include:

• Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
• Medication management (psychopharmacology)
• Individual psychotherapy
• Symptom monitoring and treatment adjustments
• Advanced treatments (TMS, ketamine, Spravato)
• Care coordination with other providers

Appointments are scheduled weekly, biweekly, or monthly based on clinical needs, allowing you to receive expert psychiatric care without disrupting your life.

Appointment frequency is individualized based on symptom severity, treatment phase, and clinical needs:

• Initial stabilization: Weekly appointments for first 4-8 weeks
• Maintenance phase: Every 2-4 weeks once stable
• Medication management visits: Every 4-8 weeks for ongoing medication monitoring
• Psychotherapy: Weekly or biweekly sessions if included in treatment plan
• Crisis situations: More frequent appointments as needed

We adjust frequency based on your response to treatment, symptom changes, and clinical judgment. The goal is to provide the right amount of support—not too little, not too much.

Yes. We offer integrated psychiatric care combining medication management with evidence-based psychotherapy. Treatment models include:

• Integrated model: One clinician provides both medication management and therapy (typically psychiatrist or psychiatric NP)
• Split model: Separate providers for medication (psychiatrist) and therapy (psychologist, therapist, or counselor)

Therapy modalities offered:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• EMDR for trauma
• Motivational interviewing
• Supportive therapy

Your treatment plan is personalized based on your diagnosis, preferences, and clinical needs.

Most insurance plans cover outpatient psychiatry, though coverage details vary. We accept most major insurance including:

• Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans
• Medicaid (Florida Medicaid)
• Commercial insurance (Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, etc.)

What to expect:

• Copay: Typically $10-$50 per visit depending on your plan
• Deductible: May apply until deductible is met
• Prior authorization: Sometimes required for certain medications or advanced treatments

We verify insurance benefits before your first appointment and provide transparent information about costs. Self-pay options are also available.

Most patients do not need a referral. You can call directly to schedule an initial consultation. However:

• HMO plans: May require referral from primary care physician
• PPO/EPO plans: Typically no referral needed
• Medicare: No referral required

We'll verify your specific insurance requirements when you call to schedule. If your plan requires a referral, we'll guide you through obtaining one from your PCP.

Outpatient psychiatry is medical care provided by psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners who can prescribe medications and provide therapy. Therapy/counseling is provided by psychologists, therapists, or counselors who provide psychotherapy but cannot prescribe medications (except in some states with additional training).

Key differences:

Best outcomes often come from combination care: Psychiatrist for medications + therapist for weekly psychotherapy. We coordinate with your other providers for integrated treatment.