Peta Clarkson
M.D Psychiatrist
Dr Peta Clarkson is a board certified psychiatrist in general, child and adolescent psychiatry with 20 years experience.
I like to provide an accepting, trusting and down to earth atmosphere.
I can relate to the need for adaptation and the choice for mastering well-being.
My Approach
I allow for a more personalized approach to fit your needs.
No matter what the conditions are, we have an inherent capacity towards fulfilling our potential.
My child psychiatry experience provides a road map from infancy to adulthood. Present difficulties can be understood with the past in mind. We jointly find new ways to move forward, building on strengths, supports, successes, beliefs and adaptive behaviors.
A comprehensive approach may include medication, diet, exercise, sleep management and activities that enhance self-care and growth. I consult with other physicians and therapists and spend time thinking about my patients.
My approach with medications is systematic and careful and requires regular monitoring of response and side effects. Appointments are more frequent in the beginning to assess the suitability of a medication and to make adjustments accordingly.
Medications can be very effective in combination with therapy.
Why Telepsychiatry?
In the current circumstances, Telepsychiatry helps provide ease of access, convenience and flexibility. It allows me to see patients in the comfort of their home or office. We will conduct the sessions through Zoom.
NB. Please note, I do not prescribe controlled medications and practice only where I am licensed in the states in the USA.
Areas of Expertise
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Some of the diagnoses I treat include:
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Depression
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Anxiety disorders
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Occupational stress
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OCD
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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ADHD in adults. ( I do not prescribe controlled medications )
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Insomnia
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INITIAL evaluation
60-90 minutes $300
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Our initial appointment includes assessment, diagnosis, acceptance into practice or referral to another provider, and development of an appropriate and comprehensive treatment plan.
Pricing For Services
MEDICATION management
30 minutes $150
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During this appointment we discuss how your medication is working for you. We can make any adjustments necessary for your individual treatment plan.
CANCELLATION fee $100 without a 24 hour notice.
We provide a bill for insurance reimbursement.
We do not bill insurance at this time.
TELEPHONE Consultations
Up to 15 minutes $25
Pricing For Services
CANCELLATION fee $100 without a 24 hour notice.
We provide a bill for insurance reimbursement.
We do not bill insurance at this time.Payment is made at the time of the service
INITIAL evaluation
60-90 minutes On enquiry
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Our initial appointment includes assessment, diagnosis, acceptance into practice or referral to another provider, and development of an appropriate and comprehensive treatment plan.
MEDICATION management
20-30 minutes On enquiry
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During this appointment we discuss how your medication is working for you. We can make any adjustments necessary for your individual treatment plan.
TELEPHONE Consultations between appointments on enquiry
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Over 15 minutes
Consent
to Telepsychiatry
The benefits of having a video consultation can be:
Reducing the waiting time to see a specialist.
Avoiding your need to travel to the specialist or distant service.
The risks of having a video consultation can be:
A video consultation will not be exactly the same, and may not be as complete as a face-to- face service. There could be some technical problems that affect the video visit.
This practice uses systems that meet the standards to protect the privacy and security of the video visits. However, the service cannot guarantee total protection against hacking or tapping into the video visit by outsiders. This risk is small, but it does exist. If the video visit does not achieve everything that is needed, then I will be provide suggestions of what to do next.
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Policies
Acceptance into the practice:
At the conclusion of your initial appointment, we will discuss if your needs can be best served by the practice or if your needs would be best served elsewhere. I will suggest a referral to an appropriate level of care.
CANCELLATION Policy:
Please provide 24-hour notice for cancellations. This policy helps patients access the care they need, when they need it. If you do not provide 24-hour notice, the cancellation fee will be charged to the form of payment on file with the practice.
PRESCRIPTION REFILL Policy:
Prescriptions are written during appointments to cover the time between appointments only. Please be sure appointments are scheduled before prescriptions expire.
PAYMENT Policy:
All charges for professional services from Peta Clarkson M.D are charged to the authorized payment form (credit/debit) on file with the practice. Full payment is due at the time of service.
EMERGENCIES:
In the event of a medical or psychiatric emergency (for example, agitation, threats of suicide or violence, severe medication side effects, possible overdose, loss of consciousness), call 911 to be transported to the nearest Emergency Department.
NON-EMERGENCY Contact:
If an urgent situation arises (for example, mild medication side effects, changes in mood/behavior), call my number and leave a voice message. Telephone contact will be provided during our initial meeting. All calls regarding urgent matters are returned within 1 business day. Leave a message with your contact details, times to reach you and a brief explanation of the reason for the call.
Contact Me
To arrange an appointment or if you have any inquiries, do contact me by email and I will respond within 24 hours.
Email: doctor@petaclarkson.com