FAQ

  • I’ve received emails from Headway and SimplePractice. What are these, and do i need to create a profile in both?

    If we are billing your insurance, you will receive an email from two places: Headway and SimplePractice.

    Headway is a third-party billing service that files insurance claims for us, helps verify your insurance and will also let you see what your visit will cost you after your insurance pays their part.

    SimplePractice is HIPAA compliant electronic medical record, scheduling and televideo software we use to keep your medical record safe.

    You will need to create a profile for both platforms and complete their registration process that way we can file insurance claims for you and keep your record confidential.

  • Do you have a physical office or do you just do virtual visits?

    At this time we are only doing visits over televideo but this might change in future.

  • I see a therapist already what is the difference between what you do (medication management) and what my therapist does?

    Our service is not meant to take the place of your therapist.

    Medication management primarily involves the prescribing, monitoring and optimizing of psychiatric medication. These decisions involve considering various factors, such as your condition, potential side effects, your values, and a consideration of the overall risks vs benefits of a pharmacological intervention. We also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, supportive therapy and behavior modifications. Although some of these may overlap with some of the work you do in therapy it does not take the place of weekly or biweekly formal psychotherapy.

    Many patients benefit from either medication or talk therapy on their own but they can work synergistically with each other increasing the efficacy of one another.

  • What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an evidence-based approach that addresses insomnia symptoms. It involves exploring the connection between thoughts, behaviors, and sleep. CBT-I sessions focus on cognitive interventions (changing unhelpful thoughts) and behavioral techniques (like stimulus control and relaxation).

    Most individuals experience improvements in sleep quality with CBT-I in 6-12 weeks. Compared to medications, CBT-I has lasting effects and doesn’t carry the risks of side effects associated with the long term use of medications for insomnia. Not only is the goal to help you sleep better but also teach you how to log your sleep experience and make adjustments on your own in the future so that you can continue to have a sleep practice that works for you.