Why: A comprehensive consultation can be an excellent way to evaluate a treatment course or get a second opinion. Many with OCD and obsessive-compulsive related disorders find that their conditions require a highly specialized approach which may not be familiar to most. While I won’t be prescribing your medications, you can bring my recommendations back to your primary care physician or current psychiatric prescriber for possible implementation. I can also consult directly with your prescriber.
What: A consultation is typically 60-90 minutes long and will include a careful review of prior and current symptoms, past medication trials, non-medication treatments, medical history and review of old records if needed. Sometimes, an additional one to two visits may be necessary to complete the consultation. In my evaluation, I will also consider whether other treatment modalities such as therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, ECT, and ketamine, may be helpful. Finally, I will pay close attention to your medical history, to ensure that medication recommendations are safe and to also understand if medical problems may be contributing to your current concerns. At the conclusion of the consultation, you will leave with clear, tailored, evidence-based medication recommendations. A detailed written summary of my recommendations will also be provided.
Who: Individuals 18 years of age or older. Due to COVID-19, consultations will be done by secure video platform. Clients must be in the state of MA for our visits.