Frequently Asked Questions

PMHNPs are registered nurses (RNs) who have advanced training in mental health. They're here to listen to you, assess your needs, and provide treatments for conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, and more. Together, you'll create a plan of care that takes into account your medical history, family situation, and psychological and physical symptoms. This may include therapy, counseling, and medication.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health. They'll work with you to diagnose your condition by performing psychological tests and creating a treatment plan that may include medication and psychotherapy. Like PMHNPs, they can assess, diagnose, and treat patients with a range of mental disorders.

A psychologist is a doctor who focuses on helping people understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. They provide therapy or counseling services and offer evidence-based treatments for psychological disorders. While they don't prescribe medication, they can monitor, evaluate, and diagnose patients before referring them to a psychiatrist for medication management.

A counselor is a mental health expert who provides a compassionate and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues that impact their mental health and emotional well-being. They're here to listen to you, teach you coping skills, and connect you with mental health resources. Whether you're dealing with stress, finances, past trauma, relationships, substance abuse, or more, they're here to help you adopt positive thinking patterns and feel better. A counselor can not perscribe medication.

If you are unable to make your appointment, you must contact Hazelwood 24 hours before your appointment.

Otherwise, you may be subject to a $100 no-show fee for an initial evaluation or $50 for a follow-up

appointment. These fees are not reimbursable by insurance and are your responsibility to pay prior to your next appointment.

Hazelwood asks that you keep a valid credit or debit card on file. This card will be charged for the amount due at the time of service and for any fees you may accrue unless other arrangements have been made ahead of 􀀁me. It is your responsibility to keep this information up to date, including providing new information􀀁on whether the card information changes or if the account has insufficient funds to cover these charges.

Medication management is a process of ensuring that you are taking the appropriate medication in the right dosage to treat your medical condition. We, as your healthcare provider, work closely with you to understand your individual requirements and provide the most effective treatment. We collaborate with you throughout the treatment to monitor the medication's effects and make necessary adjustments to ensure your well-being.

To improve your mental health, prioritize sleep, exercise daily, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and other substances, and try meditation for relaxation and stress reduction.

Text and email are not secure forms of communication and are not HIPAA compliant for sharing protected health information (PHI). While we may use text and email to send appointment reminders, we will not communicate any PHI through these channels. For secure communication, including discussing your health information, please use the secure patient portal. If you haven't set up your patient portal, let us know, and we'll send you an invite.