• Are all appointments online?

This practice is primarily tele-psychiatry with in-person appointments scheduled as needed for Louisiana patients who are on controlled substances or otherwise most appropriate. Our Zachary, LA office location is shared after screening approval and if an in-office visit is most appropriate.

• What are your hours?

Our online calendar is open for appointments to be scheduled as available. Dr. Mitchell sees patients on Tuesday, Wednesdays from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CST. This practice does not have weekend office hours. 

• How long are visits?

The first visit is an evaluation, during which a formal diagnosis (or diagnoses) is made. This initial visit usually lasts about 1 hour. Follow up visits are tailored to the needs of my patient and are either 30 minutes for medication management only, or 45-60 minutes for medication management and psychotherapy.  

• What do you charge?

Dr. Mitchell's rate depends on the length of the appointment and the types of services provided. In general, the initial evaluation (60 minutes) is one rate and then follow up appointments (either 30 or 45 minutes) are set at a proportionally lower rate. The practice Fee Schedule is listed HERE.

• Do you take insurance?

Dr. Mitchell does not accept any insurance in her private practice but will supply a superbill with listed charges that can be presented to your insurance company. Some insurance companies (especially PPO policies) will provide reimbursement for out-of network services. There are many potential benefits to seeking an out-of-network psychiatrist including highly specialized care.

• What type of psychotherapy do you provide? 

I provide supportive, cognitive behavioral and psychoeducational psychotherapy. This type of therapy generally focuses on the behaviors, thinking patterns, triggers, stressors, negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors that have negatively impacted my patients’ mental health. In many cases, medications alone are not enough to meet patient goals. 

• How are Psychiatrist different from a Psychologist or other Mental Health Provider? 

A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor (physician) who specializes in treating mental health and neurological conditions. Medical training consists of four 4 of undergraduate studies, 4 years of medical school, and 4 years of Psychiatry Residency. The general medical training, helps Psychiatrists to better understand the biological and medical aspects of mental health and addiction.

• Are you available 24 hours a day? 

No, being a small solo practice I do not have regular overnight or weekend coverage. In the case of any emergencies, my patients are to call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department and then call to notify me of the situation once they are safe.

• What is your philosophy on medication?

My four years of Psychiatry Residency, after medical school, prepared me to utilize a comprehensive biological, psychological, spiritual and social approach. In short, this has led me to utilize a patient specific and evidence-based approach which may incorporate psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, targeted environmental enhancements and/or other emerging treatment modalities.