Question 1

How do I go about making a consultation / appointment with you?

Accepted Answer

After the initial contact form is completed and sent to me we can make the booking.

Question 2

How long are your consultations?

Accepted Answer

60 minutes for an initial evaluation and 30 minutes for a follow up medication management appointment.

Question 3

Do you offer in person consultations or telehealth?

Accepted Answer

At this time, I am doing telehealth. This may change in the future.

Question 4

Are you associated with insurance companies or are you a private medical doctor?

Accepted Answer

I am not billing through medical insurance. Payment is at the time of service.

Question 5

What are your consultation fees?

Accepted Answer

I have a list of fees that I can send you

Question 6

Conditions I Treat

Accepted Answer

I offer thoughtful, evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health concerns.
Some of the conditions I treat include:
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Occupational stress
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Adult ADHD (Note: I do not prescribe controlled medications)
Insomnia

Question 7

Conditions I Do Not Treat

Accepted Answer

Due to the limitations of telepsychiatry and my current scope of practice, I do not provide treatment for:
Schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders
Complex Bipolar Disorder
Severe suicidal ideation, self-injury or emergency psychiatric conditions
Substance use disorders
Complex medical conditions with psychiatric symptoms
Eating disorders requiring specialized or in-person care
Disability evaluations upon initial presentation
If you're experiencing a crisis, please contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Question 8

Do you prescribe controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

No I don’t. Examples of these are Adderrall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, Ativan, Xanax to name a few. I will collaborate with your PCP

Question 9

How often do I see need to see you?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the individual. Once stabilized, every 3 months

Peta Clarkson MD

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