Peaceful Pond Psychiatry accepts several major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare, Optum, and Oscar.

Insurance coverage may vary depending on your individual plan benefits. If you would like to confirm whether your plan is accepted, you may submit your insurance information through the Verify Insurance page.

Costs vary depending on your insurance plan. Patients using insurance may have a copay, deductible, or coinsurance based on their individual benefits.

Private pay appointments are also available. Limited sliding scale appointments may be offered when available.

Initial psychiatric evaluations are typically 60 minutes.

Follow-up appointments are 30 minutes and focus on monitoring medication response and adjusting treatment when needed.

In some situations, lab work may be recommended to help guide treatment or rule out medical factors that may contribute to symptoms.

When labs are needed, orders may be sent electronically to a local laboratory.

Medication options for ADHD may include stimulant or non-stimulant treatments when clinically appropriate.

Treatment decisions are made after a comprehensive evaluation and discussion of treatment options.

I currently do not prescribe stimulants but can provide a referal.

The first visit is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation.

During the appointment we discuss current symptoms, mental health history, medical history, past treatments, and treatment goals.

If medication is recommended, options will be discussed carefully so you understand the purpose of treatment, potential benefits, and possible side effects before beginning medication.

In some cases, laboratory testing may also be recommended to help guide treatment or rule out medical factors that may contribute to symptoms.

Not necessarily. The length of treatment varies depending on each individual’s symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment goals.

Some people use medication for a shorter period of time, while others may benefit from longer-term treatment. These decisions are reviewed over time.

Many individuals seek psychiatric care when their current medication is not providing enough relief or is causing unwanted side effects.

During evaluation, past medication experiences are reviewed carefully to help guide treatment decisions.

Many individuals seek psychiatric care when they are unsure exactly what diagnosis may explain their symptoms.

Scheduling an evaluation allows us to discuss your concerns and determine appropriate next steps.