Healthcare: Consultation and
Teamwork
Primary Care Providers and
Physicians
I may be of assistance
to your primary care physician and other general
healthcare providers that are not set up to guide the
selection of psychotropic medications, or to evaluate
patient response. Physicians and other medical or
healthcare practices often appreciate the focused
expertise I provide.
My training as an
advanced practice nurse assures that the various drugs
prescribed by others will not be undone by the mental
health medications we consider. It is crucial to avoid
undermining the care provided by your physicians. High
quality healthcare requires medical teamwork; anything
less is wasteful, confusing, and dangerous.
Psychologists, Social
Workers, Therapists, and Other Licensed or Degreed
Professional Counselors
If you are currently
working with a psychologist or counselor—someone who does
not prescribe medications—there is no conflict with seeing
me as well. Specific training is necessary to deliver
highly skilled “talk therapy.” My expertise is not the
same and is not a substitute for what a good therapist
provides. However, if you and/or your behavioral health
provider suspect a medication might augment your
therapeutic work, I am happy to provide the service.
Anticipate that I will recommend to you that you should
continue with your counseling process.
If you do not currently
have a counselor or therapist and are unsure how to select
one, I may be able to help with that as well. I make it my
business to learn about local behavioral healthcare
providers. For example: Who specializes in certain
therapies? Who takes new patients? Which therapists
consistently get rave reviews from the people s/he treats?
If you are a local
psychologist, counselor, or other behavioral
healthcare provider, I would like to learn about you; your
treatment modalities, and what you are particularly
effective in treating. Please feel free to email me with
your contact information, or send materials to my office.
I look forward to meeting you! |
