Resources

Patient Education & Resources.

Healing begins with understanding. When you understand your condition and treatment, you become an active, informed participant in your own mental health care. This page gathers the resources, tools, and answers shared most often with patients.

What Is Psychoeducation?

Psychoeducation is the practice of teaching patients and families about mental health conditions and their treatment. Research shows it reduces relapse rates, improves treatment adherence, and empowers both patients and caregivers.

We want you to feel empowered when it comes to your health care and we believe that begins with knowledge.

CBT & Therapy Tools

CBT & Therapy Tools

  • Beck Institute CBT Worksheets↗

    Free thought records and behavioral activation tools for anxiety, depression, and more

  • Psychology Tools↗

    Evidence-based therapy worksheets and psychoeducation handouts for anxiety, depression, and more

  • Woebot↗

    AI-powered CBT chatbot for between-session practice — research-backed and always available

Mindfulness & Relaxation

Mindfulness & Relaxation

  • UCLA MARC Free Meditations↗

    Research-backed guided meditations from the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center

  • Headspace / Calm

    Guided meditation apps with programs specifically for anxiety, sleep, and emotional regulation

  • Insight Timer↗

    Free meditation library with collections specifically curated for mental health

ADHD Resources

ADHD Resources

  • CHADD↗

    Children and Adults with ADHD — education, support groups, and advocacy

  • ADDitude Magazine↗

    Strategies, expert advice, and community for people living with ADHD

  • Understood.org↗

    Resources for learning and attention differences in children and teens

Family Resources

Family Resources

  • NAMI Family-to-Family↗

    Free education program for families of people with mental health conditions

  • The Whole-Brain Child

    By Daniel Siegel — neuroscience-based parenting strategies for emotional development

  • An Unquiet Mind

    By Kay Redfield Jamison — acclaimed first-person account of living with bipolar disorder

Nutritional & Integrative

Nutritional & Integrative

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA)

    Evidence supports mood and attention benefits — discuss dosing with your provider

  • Vitamin D

    Common deficiency in mental health populations — linked to mood regulation

  • Probiotics

    Emerging evidence on gut-brain axis and mental health — complementary to clinical treatment

Frequently asked

Common questions, plainly answered.

About Treatment

Do I need medication, therapy, or both?
It depends on your unique situation. Some conditions respond well to therapy alone; others benefit from medication; many do best with both. We'll discuss all options and make a collaborative decision. Medication isn't for everyone, and I won't prescribe unnecessarily.
How long will treatment take?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people see improvement within weeks; others benefit from longer-term care. We set goals together and regularly reassess. Mental health care is a journey, not a quick fix.
What about controlled substances?
I prescribe all classes of psychiatric medication as clinically appropriate, including controlled substances when indicated. Every prescription decision involves thorough evaluation, informed consent, and ongoing monitoring.
What is pharmacogenetic testing?
A simple genetic test using the TEMPUS platform that shows how your body metabolizes medications. This helps us choose the right medication and dosage from the start, reducing trial-and-error.

About Appointments

What should I bring to my first visit?
Insurance card, list of current medications (including supplements), any prior psychiatric records or evaluations, and questions you'd like to discuss. Paperwork must be submitted 48 hours before intake.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes, via Doxy.Me after your initial in-person appointment, if clinically appropriate. Telehealth provides flexibility while maintaining quality care.
How often will I have appointments?
Initial follow-ups are typically every 2-4 weeks. Once stable, appointments may space to every 1-3 months. Frequency is personalized to your needs.

About Insurance & Cost

What insurance do you accept?
Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Magellan, Medicare, OptumHealth/UBH, Oscar, and UMR. Self-pay patients can request Superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
What are self-pay rates?
Initial psychiatric evaluation (~60 minutes): $300. Follow-up appointments (20-30 minutes): $160. Payment due at time of visit. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover, HSA, cash, and check.

Crisis support

If You Need Help Now

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out immediately.

National hotlines

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline24/7 Call or text 988
  • Crisis Text Line24/7 Text HOME to 741741
  • SAMHSA National HelplineFree, confidential, 24/7 1-800-662-4357
  • Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)Or text START to 678-678 1-866-488-7386

Local — Orange County

  • OC Links (Info & Referral) 855-625-4657
  • OC Warmline (Peer Support)Daily 9am-3am 714-991-6412
  • Centralized Assessment TeamMobile crisis response 866-830-6011
  • NAMI Orange County 714-544-8488
  • College Hospital Costa MesaPsychiatric emergency 949-642-2734

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.