Psychotropic Medication management

When deciding on what course of treatment best suits a patient, Dr. Ganim adheres to the highest standards of practice, working with each individual’s needs on a specific case-to-case basis.  Dr. Ganim believes that a patient’s understanding of his or her treatment is vital in achieving success and a more functional, productive life. Keep in mind, that very often patients do not need any medications at all or need to come off of medications and this is something Dr. Ganim has a lot of experience with.

Standard of practice for Medication management:

• Relative simplicity in approach for ease of understanding the Client’s goals of treatment

• Ease of implementation of treatment to Avoid poly-pharmacy (too many medications without understanding clinical criteria for use)

• Evidence-based criteria for Medication management (diagnostic approach to treatment, NOT symptom-based treatment.)

• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with other prescribers'.

• Sharing up-to-date information about psychiatric medications with clients and families

• Helping clients and families understand and manage the meaning of medication

• Preparing clients and families for the actual medication evaluation and anticipating issues that might emerge

Psychotherapy

PRIVATE PAY ONLY

This is a specialized intensive treatment for developing long-term insight into your behavioral triggers and may be helpful in gaining true long-lasting insight into the automatic thinking that causes most patients trouble with their interpersonal issues and daily functioning.

Private Pay Rates and Policies:

In-office rates differ, please call or email to make an appointment. 

$400 Initial Evaluation/ Consultation 

$200 follow up 

$100 Brief Medication Checkup 

$200 Suboxone treatment

$50 Med Refill Requests

Generally, all refill requests should be made during appointment times. Remember all refill requests require a minimum 24-hour (office hours) turn-around time. Refill requests outside of visits are only for unusual/extenuating circumstances. Prescription refills will incur a $50 refill fee for all refills requested outside an appointment time. 

Prescription Refills for Controlled Medications

As with non-controlled medications, in general, all refill requests should be made during appointment times. Exceptions are made for changes to your medication between appointments or the unforeseen need for refills/rescheduling issues beyond your control.

Stimulants (most medications for ADHD) and Benzodiazepines (certain medications for anxiety such as Klonopin) are controlled medications. The refills and prescriptions for these medications are very strictly monitored by the DEA and all the state boards since they are very easily and commonly abused and even illegally traded. If you are prescribed one of these medications, it is critical that you follow the office-controlled medication policy as follows:

• You MUST take these medications as directed.

• If you feel you need to adjust your dose to a higher dose of the medication, you must call the office and consult with Dr. Ganim prior to making any adjustments to your dose.

• You must be responsible for your medication and take measures to ensure that your medication is not lost or stolen.

If you require an early refill of your medication or your medication was lost/stolen, you may be in violation of the controlled medication policy. Dr. Ganim will have to discuss with you on a case-by-case basis and if he decides to give an early refill of the medication, which again requires a minimum 24-hour turn-around time, the office will charge a $100 fee for an early refill of your controlled medication. Any subsequent violations of the policy will result in your termination as a patient with Dr. Ganim.