Frequently asked questions

Dr. Smith takes a holistic approach to mental health, incorporating lifestyle changes, supplements, therapy, and medications to create a personalized treatment plan that you are comfortable with. She offers specific services including:

• Virtual Adult Autism Testing

• Adult Autism Care for all levels

• Treatment for the unique needs of family and partners

• Genesight genetic psychotropic testing
  

We provide:

• Virtual Autism Evaluations

• Medication Management

• Holistic Treatment

• Autism Specific Coping Skills

Therapy is NOT a Service We Provide

No, my practice does not offer stand-alone autism evaluations.

Autism evaluations are completed within the context of ongoing psychiatric treatment and are not offered as a separate consultation service.

You must establish as a patient at this practice.

First, you will start with an initial intake visit to discuss your concerns and review your physical and mental health history. Dr. Smith will determine which Autism test is the best fit for you.

Some patients are more complex and require more than one visit to determine if an autism evaluation is appropriate.

Testing consists of 2 appointments - a 90 minute assessment and 60 minute follow up to discuss results and a treatment plan.

Autism Evaluations are $650 and are cash only. We do offer payment plans and your diagnosis is completely confidential.

Yes, Dr. Smith sees many patients who have already been diagnosed or are aging out of pediatric programs.

Yes, we offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telepsychiatry appointments for your convenience. In-person visits are very limited, but available upon request or when clinically necessary.

Frequency of visits depends on your individual treatment plan. Some patients are seen monthly, others less frequently once stable. We'll decide together what’s best for your care.