What is the next step?
Patients and parents are welcome to set up an initial consultation with me by calling my office (804) 794-4482. This appointment is typically covered by most insurance carriers. It is considered an Initial Evaluation (CPT code 90801) under your mental health benefits for psychotherapy. Your insurance carrier may require preauthorization for this and there is typically a co-pay.For child patients, time will be spent with the parents and child together, and them some time with the child alone, and later with the parents alone. The purpose of the session will be to begin to get a comprehensive understanding of you or your child and the various problems, to get a good understanding of what has been already tried with what effects, to begin to get to know one another, and to help determine whether neurofeedback would be the most appropriate way to proceed.
Sometimes it makes more sense to do some testing to help make decisions, or to start off with counseling. Sometimes we will blend these options.
I am happy to answer any questions that you may have by email or phone.
