Sean Murphy, PMHNPBC

Do you offer telepsychiatric appointments?

All appointments are conducted through a two-way secure audio-visual portal, allowing you to access care conveniently and securely. Sessions are conducted securely through the patient portal.

What can I expect during my first appointment?

At your initial consultation appointment, we will discuss your past medical, psychiatric, family, and social histories, as well as the current problems compelling you to seek psychiatric treatment. Please use our time together to tell me your story, in your words. We will then collaboratively design a treatment plan to address your treatment goals.

How long will I be in treatment, and how often should I see you?

The length of treatment is highly variable. Remission of symptoms, decreased subjective distress, and increased biopsychosocial function are goals of psychiatric treatment, and Clinical Practice Guidelines for some psychiatric disorders suggest continuing medication treatment for 6-12 months after remission is achieved. In certain cases and for certain disorders, the suggested treatment is indefinite.

Are your psychiatric services covered by my health insurance policy?

The practice is in-network with some insurance companies, so costs of care should be covered, after deductibles and co-pays are met. If the practice is not in-network with your insurance company, you might be able to request out-of-network benefits by submitting a “superbill” of services to your insurance company directly. Superbills are available on the patient portal.

Do you prescribe medications like Xanax and Adderall?

For safety reasons, the practice does not prescribe benzodiazepines (Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Valium), stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin), or hypnotics (Ambien, Lunesta).