FAQ

You can book an appointment by phone at (703) 870-0738 or by emailing us at care@godaellimentalhealth.com. Prefer to book online? Request a booking here, or schedule through Zocdoc.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give clients who don’t have certain types of health care coverage or who are not using certain types of health care coverage an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• If you schedule a health care item or service at least 3 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule a health care item or service at least 10 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling. You can also ask any health care provider or facility for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you do, make sure the health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after you ask.

• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more for any provider or facility than your Good Faith Estimate from that provider or facility, you can dispute the bill.

• Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate and the bill.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit:

www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers, email FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov, or call 1- 800-985-3059.

We utilize psychiatric assessments to determine what condition/diagnosis to treat, and then manage the condition by prescribing medications and combining with psychotherapy – mostly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We refer our client to psychologist for extensive diagnostic tests or intensive psychotherapy. We also refer our clients to therapists for more frequent therapy sessions when needed. Laboratory tests are a component of our care to know the baseline of a client’s general state of health. Psychotropic medications can cause metabolic changes in the body and so lab tests help to check how the body is responding to the treatment.

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Yes, we accept private pay clients. Payments can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Checks or Electronic Payment.

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Autism
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Behavioral Issues
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality (BPD)
• Coping Skills
• Eating Disorders
• Elderly Persons Disorders
• Emotional Disturbance
• Impulse Control
• Disorders
• Medication Management
• Mood Disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
• Personality Disorders
• Psychosis
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Suicidal Ideation
• Thinking Disorders
• Trauma and PTSD

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A psychiatric nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse who is trained to provide care to clients struggling with mental health problems. They have obtained their Master’s or Doctorate degree education and have experience to tend to the psychiatric and mental health needs of clients of all ages. They are also qualified to diagnose clients with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, or eating disorders and prescribe treatment.

It is the portion of telemedicine that involves a range of services which can including Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, client education and various types of therapies. This type of mental healthcare is delivered remotely through the use of video conferencing technology with audio capability and/or a separate audio software/device.

The benefits of Telepsychiatry include but are not limited to:

• Increasing access to care by removing access barriers, such as local unavailability. Eliminating the stress of traveling to a physical medical office as well as the risks and costs associated with transportation.
• It saves time.
• Telepsychiatry allows for flexible scheduling because telepsychiatry providers have appointments from early morning to late evening.
• Telepsychiatry reduces stigma by providing private treatment in the privacy of the client’s personal space.
• Telepsychiatry can treat clients with disabilities and limited mobility without requiring extensive transportation planning.

So, all you have to do is choose a time that works for you and grab your mobile device or computer to connect with your provider.

We use Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protected software to ensure that your protected health information is secure from unauthorized access and that confidentiality is maintained.