Scheduling
All scheduling is done online via the booking app below.
Before scheduling, please review the following information to ensure that my practice is a good fit for your needs:
Telehealth
All appointments are conducted online via a telemedicine platform.
Patient Population
I provide psychiatric services for adults ages 18 and older.
Residents of Connecticut and Massachusetts only.
Insurance Accepted for CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS
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Aetna
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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Carelon Behavioral Health
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Cigna
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Optum/United
Insurance Accepted for MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTS
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Aetna
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Carelon Behavioral Health
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Cigna
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Optum/United
Please note that I do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, Husky or MassHealth plans at this time.
Current Availability
Appointments are available on:
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Mondays: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
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Thursdays: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Appointment lengths vary by visit type:
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New patient evaluations: 60 minutes (latest start time: 2:30 PM)
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Follow-up appointments: 30 minutes (latest start time: 3:00 PM)
Self-Pay Rates
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Initial Psychiatric Evaluation (60 minutes): $250
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Follow-Up Appointment (30 minutes): $150
Using Insurance
If you plan to use insurance, please be aware that insurance companies are typically billed between $200–$350 per visit, depending on the service provided. If you have a high-deductible health plan, you may be responsible for a significant portion of these costs until your deductible is met. I encourage you to contact your insurance company directly if you have questions about your mental health benefits or out-of-pocket responsibility.
For detailed booking instructions, click HERE.
Booking Instructions:
New Patients
Step 1
Schedule an Intake Appointment
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Select the Book Now button next to the 60 min Intake service.
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A calendar will appear, select a day and time for your appointment.
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Enter your name, email address, and telephone number
Step 2
Complete paperwork
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Once you have completed the submission form, you will receive an email with an Intake form and consent paperwork to be electronically signed.
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Once your consents are signed, you will receive an email from Alma (my billing company) for you to upload your insurance and payment information.
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Within a few days we will verify your insurance coverage and confirm your appointment.
Step 3
Join your intake appointment!
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Now that your appointment is scheduled and your paperwork is complete, you're ready to meet with Melissa.
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Leading up to your appointment, you will receive reminders and links to join the telehealth platform. At the time of your appointment click the link and enter the virtual waiting room.
Returning
Patients
Cancel or Reschedule an Exisiting Appointment
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If you need to make changes or cancel an existing appointment, please select "Manage Appointments" at the top right corner of the booking app.
Schedule a Follow Up
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If you are an existing patient who has already had an intake appointment and need to schedule a new follow-up appointment, please select the Book Now button next to the 30 min Follow up service.