Comprehensive Psychiatric Care for Adults
Evidence-based evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy.
My Psychiatric Approach
I provide evidence-based psychiatric care that emphasizes careful assessment, thoughtful decision-making, and ongoing collaboration. My approach is grounded in established psychiatric practice while remaining attentive to each person’s unique history, goals, and circumstances.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and continues through longitudinal care focused on safety, effectiveness, and continuity. When medications are used, prescribing is conservative and intentional, with close attention to benefits, side effects, and evolving clinical needs.
I view psychiatric care as a collaborative process. Treatment plans are developed together and may evolve over time as symptoms change or new information emerges. When helpful, I coordinate care with therapists, primary care clinicians, and other medical providers to support unified, comprehensive treatment.
The goal of my work is to help patients achieve meaningful symptom relief while building stability, insight, and long-term resilience.
Areas of Focus
Ellestad Psychiatry provides evaluation and treatment for a range of adult psychiatric conditions, including:
Panic Disorder
Depressive disorders
Anxiety disorders
Trauma- and stress-related conditions
Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Substance use disorders
Sleep-related concerns as they relate to psychiatric care
Mood and anxiety symptoms in the context of medical illness or life transitions
Care is individualized and may include diagnostic clarification, medication management, psychotherapy, and coordination with other treating providers as clinically indicated.
Appointments Types
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation
The initial appointment includes a comprehensive psychiatric assessment, review of relevant history, and discussion of treatment options. This visit is designed to establish an accurate diagnosis and develop an initial treatment plan.
Follow-Up Appointments
Follow-up appointments support ongoing treatment and continuity of care. These visits focus on monitoring symptoms, adjusting treatment as needed, and addressing questions or concerns that arise over time.
Follow-up care may include one of two general formats, depending on clinical needs and patient preference:
Medication Management Visits
These appointments focus on the safe and effective use of psychiatric medications, including monitoring response, tolerability, and side effects. Some patients choose medication management while continuing psychotherapy with an outside therapist.Medication Management with Psychotherapy
Some patients prefer to engage in psychotherapy as part of their follow-up care. In these cases, appointments include both medication management and psychotherapy with me. This option may involve more frequent visits and time for therapeutic work alongside medication review.
Billing & Insurance Information
At this time, I am not contracted with insurance plans. Payment is due at the time of service.
Upon request, itemized receipts (superbills) can be provided for clients who wish to seek potential out-of-network reimbursement directly from their insurance carrier. Coverage and reimbursement vary by plan and are determined by the individual’s insurer.
I am currently in the process completing credentialing with select insurance networks. Updates regarding accepted insurance plans will be posted once credentialing and contracting are complete.