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Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a feeling of sadness and loss of interest that is persistent. Clinical depression or major depressive disorder affects how you feel, think, and behave. These depressive disorders can also lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common disorder that can affect anyone. The condition can be a result of stress, changes in your environment, or biological factors. You may have symptoms such as muscle tension, restlessness, fear, sweating, tiredness, lack of sleep, stomach aches, racing heart rate, shortness of breath, frequency of urination, or diarrhea to name a few. When anxiety prevents you from your everyday life you should seek help.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is considered a mental health disorder. This disorder typically begins in childhood with a combination of symptoms such as difficulty paying attention, episodes of impulsive behavior, and hyperactivity that can make this condition persists into adulthood. People that suffer from ADHD can lead to low self-esteem, poor school/work performance, unstable relationships, and other problems.
Sleep Disorder
Sleep disorders are best described as conditions that affect your sleep. This disorder can also have a long-lasting effect on your quality of sleep which can further lead to numerous health and behavioral problems.
Personality Disorder
A personality disorder is a mental health disorder. People with personality disorders tend to have an austere and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning, and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has difficulty perceiving, understanding, and relating to situations and people. These issues can lead to significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work, and school.
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a mental health neurological disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted vocal sounds called tics that are not easily controlled.
Bipolar disorder:
Bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. These mood swings can lead to highs (mania or hypomania and lows (depression).
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Our Rates:
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation
Online or in-person, this session helps alleviate pain and treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
90 mins | $300 | Get started
Psychotherapy session
Online or in-person, this time will be spent evaluating your physical and mental health and/or provide medication to alleviate mental health symptoms.
50 mins | $250 | Get started
Coaching session
Online or in-person, this session will help you with what you care most about and develop a plan to achieve personal and professional goals.
50 mins | $250 | Get started
Medication Management
Online or in-person, this is designated for individuals who require medication management to treat their conditions. Typically, meetings will vary based on your diagnosis.
50 mins | $225 | Get started
Psychotherapy & Medication Management
Online or in-person, this is designated for individuals who require medication management and psychotherapy to treat their conditions. Typically, meetings will vary based on your diagnosis.
60 mins - $375
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"Asking for help is a terrifying task in itself but Dr. Melvin made the process welcoming and comfortable.”
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner is a registered nurse that has an advanced practice degree focused on psychiatric mental health care. They can provide psychiatric care in multiple mental health settings independently depending on the state they live in in the form of psychological assessments, physicals, diagnosis, provide therapy (i.e. meditation, mindfulness training, and or cognitive or dialectal behavioral therapy), and or medication management. We currently provide Telehealthcare.
What is Telehealthcare?
Telehealthcare is mental health care provided through a HIPAA-compliant Telehealth platform. You will be able to visibly see your provider online. Before the start of your visit, you will receive a secure link to log in for your appointment from our team. Please log in 15 minutes before your visit. If you need assistance please contact us at 240-669-7496. Please ensure that you are in a secure and private location for your visit.
What is medication management?
There are a wide array of mental health and emotional conditions that are caused by irregularities in your brain chemistry. This is where medication management can be added to your treatment plan to regulate your brain chemistry.
Is medication management necessary for my condition?
No, but while not always necessary, medication management can be an essential part of your mental health treatment plan. However, there can be some side effects from the medications you are prescribed. If you are prescribed medications you will meet with your provider at DMV Medical Group regularly to discuss and monitor your symptoms and to ensure the dose you are prescribed is helping you achieve mental health stability.
What types of conditions does DMV Medical Group treat?
DMV Medical Group treat a number of conditions. Some treatments can be in the form of medication. There are different types of medications DMV Medical Group prescribes for different mental health conditions,
What insurances does DMV Medical Group accept?
DMV Medical Group currently accepts self-pay and certain plans with Aetna, and Cigna. We will ask you for a credit card to keep on file. Your credit card will be charged for services or co-pays at the time your service is rendered. We plan to become certified to accept other major Maryland insurance payers soon. In the meantime, we can also provide you with a superbill so that you can file each visit with your insurance carrier.
What if I need to cancel my appointment?
If you need to cancel your appointment, you must do so within 48 hours of your appointment time. If you fail to cancel before this deadline, your credit card will be charged a $225 late fee cancellation.
What if I no-show to my scheduled appointment?
Missing an appointment prevents another person from the care they need. If you no-show to an appointment you are subject to a no-show fee of $225. Please make every effort to attend your scheduled appointments.
When will my medications get refilled?
We will obtain your pharmacy of choice on your initial appointment. If a prescription is needed, we will send it to your pharmacy of choice. You will receive enough medications until your next follow-up appointment with us.