Goodness of Fit 

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Like any meaningful relationship, building an effective therapeutic alliance takes time.  In effort to improve the chances of a successful outcome, consider the following questions.  If you answer "yes" to the following, then there's a good chance we can do quality work together. 

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• Are you between the ages of 18-64?

• Are you seeking care from the states of Texas or South Carolina?

• Are you willing to take an active role in developing your treatment plan, including:​​

  • Commitment of time and energy to make your scheduled appointments?​

  • Willingness to explore your preferences and values to ensure your values guide all clinical decisions?

  • Openness to shake off the "illness model" and instead embrace a "wellness model" as it relates to your life?

• Do you understand that while I do have a group of patients that I see in person at my office in Waco, Texas, the majority of my practice is conducted exclusively via telemedicine?  Furthermore, that means:

  • My practice is ideally suited for conditions that do not require crisis intervention or need the attention of a more extensive care team.

  • As a provider of outpatient, non-emergent services, Balance Psychiatry and Wellness, PLLC, is not equipped to manage the need for high acuity/intensive psychiatric services, such as urgent care, daily intensive treatment, or the need for inpatient or after hours care.   Patients with recurrent crises benefit from close monitoring through a multi-disciplinary team (including case managers, psychiatric technicians, therapist and psychiatric subspecialists), which are not available at this small practice.

  • When considering medications for telepsychiatry patients, it is important that we stay away from controlled substances like stimulants and benzodiazepines (i.e. Adderall, Xanax), which can be habit-forming and addictive.  Please refer to the Ryan Haight Act for a greater understanding of the prohibition of prescribing controlled substances via telepsychiatry.  

  • I do not provide forensic evaluations, court-related testimony, or mandated treatment.  I do not complete long-term disability assessments. 

• Have you visited the About section?  Do you feel my approach is a good fit for you?

• Have you reviewed the Insurance and Financial Polices and understand that I am in network for Aetna, Oscar, Optum, and United Healthcare?  All other insurance is out-of-network?

 

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