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REFERRING CLINICIANS
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Contact me by email or text 303-495-3560. Fax referral information and records to 303-889-5197.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Assessment, then a plan.
Initial assessment
An adult assessment typically takes two 45-minute appointments; child and adolescent assessments usually require one or two additional appointments.
Plan next steps
After the assessment, we decide together what kind of care makes sense and whether ongoing treatment with me is appropriate.
ABOUT THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT
A thoughtful evaluation before treatment.
During the initial assessment, we review what brings you in, how the problem developed, relevant psychiatric and medical history, prior treatment and current medications, and how the problem is affecting daily life. Depending on the situation, we may also discuss development, family, school, work, relationships, sleep, and other factors that may be contributing.
The goal is to understand the problem clearly enough to decide whether a diagnosis fits and what treatment options make sense.
For children and adolescents, information from parents, caregivers, schools, or other clinicians may also be helpful.
I do not prescribe medication at the first appointment. Treatment decisions follow the initial assessment.
If we continue working together after the assessment, I remain your treating psychiatrist.
Why This Practice?PRACTICAL DETAILS
Fees, insurance & superbills
Fees
Insurance
I do not take insurance and am considered out-of-network. If you plan to seek reimbursement, ask your insurer about out-of-network mental health benefits, your deductible, and the percentage they reimburse.
Superbills
Superbills are available upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
WHERE WE CAN MEET
A private setting, in person or online.
IN PERSON IN DENVER
Lower Highlands (LoHi)
2150 W. 29th Avenue, Suite 110
Denver, CO 80211
TELEHEALTH
Virtual appointments
Available where permitted by licensure.
COMMON QUESTIONS
A few things people often want to know.
Do you accept insurance?
I do not take insurance. I am considered out-of-network. Superbills are available upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
What happens at the first appointment?
The first appointment focuses on history, current circumstances, and the questions we are trying to answer. An adult assessment typically takes place over two 45-minute appointments. A child or adolescent assessment usually requires one or two additional appointments.
What happens after the initial assessment?
After the assessment, we will talk through what I think is going on and what kind of care makes the most sense. Depending on the situation, that may include medication, psychotherapy, both, further evaluation, or a recommendation for another type of care.
Do you prescribe medication at the first appointment?
No. Medication decisions follow the initial assessment.
Do you provide psychotherapy as well as medication management?
Yes. Care may involve psychotherapy, medication management, or both, depending on what is most useful.
Do you see children, adolescents, and adults?
Yes. I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. Virtual appointments are available where permitted by licensure.
How do I request an appointment?
Use Request a consultation or email asa@asamarokus.com. Please keep the initial message brief and avoid sending sensitive clinical information by regular email.
READY TO BEGIN?
A brief initial message is enough.
Tell me what brings you or your child in and what kind of help you are looking for. Please avoid sending sensitive clinical information by regular email.