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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages do you work with?

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.

Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, I offer secure online psychiatry sessions for families across Tennessee and California (Federal law requires clients to be physically located in one of these two states during sessions).
What conditions do you treat?

I commonly treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and other mood or neurodevelopmental conditions in teens and young adults.

What’s the difference between psychiatry and therapy?

As a psychiatrist, I can provide both therapy and prescribe medication. Some clients benefit from both; others may need just one.

Do you prescribe medication at the first visit?

Not always. First, I take time to understand your child’s full story before making any treatment recommendations—including medication.

What happens during the first appointment?
The initial virtual visit includes a comprehensive evaluation, often with both parent and child, to understand symptoms, history, and goals.

Before the first appointment, I will collect information about symptoms, medical history, family history, nutrition, sleep, development, and prior treatment. The initial virtual visit includes a comprehensive evaluation, often with both parent and child, to understand what brings you in, your goals, and to start developing a treatment plan. We may also review prior labs or testing that has already been done, such as neuropsychological assessment reports or school evaluations.

Do you involve parents in treatment?

Yes. While I respect each young person’s autonomy, parent involvement is essential for insight, collaboration, and long-term success.

What are your session fees?
Initial visits range from $450 – 600. Follow-up visits range from $250 – 395 depending on complexity. I’m a private pay practice.
Do you accept insurance?
Traditional insurance models often place burdens that can negatively impact the quality of care, such as limiting the time and attention to detail that we take to provide comprehensive psychiatric services and creating administrative tasks that shift the focus away from providing great mental healthcare. Because of our commitment to providing exceptional care and a high-touch, integrative approach, Inspire Youth Psychiatry and Wellness is a private pay practice and does not contract with insurance carriers. Thankfully, the treatment we provide may be partially reimbursable through your insurance plans as “out-of-network mental health coverage.”

To determine what your personal costs will be, please contact your insurance carrier directly. We can provide a superbill after sessions, which you can bring to your insurance carrier for such reimbursement. Additionally, you can request a “network gap exception” from your insurance carrier, which means they will pay for a higher amount of your appointment fees as if you were staying in-network. These are often granted if your insurance company cannot provide you with a certain type of care within a reasonable time frame.

Do you accept Medicare?
I am not accepting patients with Medicare at this time, even if you are self-pay.
How long is each session?
Standard psychiatry follow-up appointments are typically 25 minutes. For clients who need longer appointments or who are seeing me for weekly therapy, sessions are 50 minutes.
How often will we meet?

Frequency depends on your child’s needs. Some clients benefit from weekly or biweekly visits, others from monthly check-ins.

What if my child is nervous about getting help?

That’s completely normal. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where young people can show up exactly as they are—with no pressure.