• Traditional Treatment

    Initial Diagnostic Evaluation

    &

    Psychotropic Medication Management 

     

     

    ACCEPTED INSURANCES:

    • CIGNA
    • CAREFIRST BCBS
    • AETNA
    • UNITED HEALTHCARE/OPTUM
    • BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS
    • HUMANA
    • MEDICAID
    • - Maryland
    • - Georgia Caresource and Amerigroup only

     

     

    SELF PAY PER VISIT

    $350/initial diagnostic evaluation (60 min)

    $150/follow up medication management

     

     

    A special invoice, called a "super bill" can be provided to you free of charge to submit to your insurance carrier or FSA/HSA for possible reimbursement. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance carrier to determine what reimbursement, if any, you will receive. Credit/debit cards are accepted and will be required at the time you schedule your appointment to hold your appointment time. You will not be charged unless we complete your evaluation, you cancelled your appointment after the grace period, or you are a no-show.

     

  • SERVICES

    Dr. Patterson offers modern, quality mental health treatment using a secure, HIPAA compliant telepsychiatry platform. You must live in the state where Dr. Patterson is licensed to be treated via telepsychiatry.​

     

    Clients are seen and treated for various diagnoses including:

    • Binge Eating Disorder
    • Menstrual Mental Health Disorders
    • Pregnancy related mood and anxiety disorders
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
    • Child/Adolescent Mental Disorders
    • Adjustment Disorder
    • Sleep - Wake Disorders

     

     

    Dr. Patterson is licensed to treat patients in

    Maryland, District of Columbia, Nevada and Georgia & Florida

     

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    Initial Diagnostic Evaluation

    All new clients must complete an initial psychiatric evaluation. This is to learn about your current symptoms, your past, and your goals for treatment. This may involve, with your permission, contacting providers or family members who know you well and who may provide a richer perspective on your concerns. After the assessment, we will review evidence-based treatments and possible referrals to other providers to promote wellness. Appointment length may vary based on amount of information provided upon intake, extent of psychiatric history and other factors. With insurance, the average appointments time for are up to 45 minutes in length. Each decision about your treatment will be made together after extensive education so that you feel comfortable and confident about your plan of care and treatment.

     

    You are required to have a home blood pressure monitoring device and scale at every virtual visit. Click here for more information on home blood pressure monitoring devices.

     

     

     

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    Follow Up/Medication Management

    These are follow up appointments to evaluate efficacy of the current treatment regimen and/or efficacy of medications prescribed . Appointment length is again very individualistic, but typically, patients can expect up to a 20 minute appointment. Frequency is determined in collaboration with the client. Medication prescriptions are faxed or prescribed electronically per the receiving pharmacy's preference.

     

     

    You are required to have a home blood pressure monitoring device and scale at every virtual visit. Click here for more information on home blood pressure monitoring devices.

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    Heart-Brain Intelligence Therapeutic Intervention

    When we are stressed, our body is out of sync. Depleting emotions like anger, frustration, anxiety and worry lead to disorder in our nervous system. Shifting your heart's rhythm creates optimal neural, hormonal and biochemical environment for your body. Dr. Patterson will use evidence based techniques and mindfulness therapy to teach you how to shift from stress and frustration to balance, clarity and resilience with real-time feedback, based on your own heart rhythm. Available in Georgia.

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    Record Requests & Form Completions

    Additional fees for phone calls, letters, emails, reports, etc. will be charged and determined on a time for service basis for established patients.

     

  • FAQ & Policies

    What if Dr. Patterson is on vacation?

    Unless there is an emergency, we will do our best to notify you when upcoming vacations and away-times are, so that you can plan to be seen before she leaves.​

    Cancellation Policy

    Failure to keep your scheduled appointment will result in a charge of 100% of the appointment fee unless you cancel at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the appointment time. In emergent circumstances, please contact us immediately.

     

    Direct Care members: No worries! You are covered.

     

    Medication Refill Requests

    Clients receiving prescriptions for medication will receive enough medication until the next scheduled follow-up appointment. Therefore, calling for refills is generally not necessary. Too often clients remain on medications for longer than is necessary or tolerate unnecessary side effects because they do not meet with their mental health provider often enough. Dr. Patterson's goal is to minimize and optimize the utilization of medication when appropriate. For these reasons, out of appointment refills are not provided and you are encouraged to meet with her on a monthly basis.

    Controlled Substances

    Due to strict monitoring requirements associated with controlled substance prescribing, controlled substances will not be prescribed via telepsychiatry without an in person evaluation and urine drug screen. Please note: Medications may not be prescribed at the initial visit.

     

    MARYLAND: This practice does not prescribe benzodiazipines (Klonopin, Xanax, Ativan, Valium, or similar medications), sedatives/hypnotics (Ambien, Lunesta or similar medications) nor stimulants (Vyvanse, Adderall, Focalin or similar medications) without an in person evaluation and urine drug screen. Cannabis or medical cards are also not prescribed.

     

    NEVADA: At this time, this practice does not prescribe benzodiazipines (Klonopin, Xanax, Ativan, Valium, or similar medications), sedatives/hypnotics (Ambien, Lunesta or similar medications) nor stimulants (Vyvanse, Adderall, Focalin or similar medications).

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