Modern Mental Health.

As a patient of Dr. Appasani, you will be provided with:

• Comprehensive mental healthcare.

• User-Friendly Mobile Application for secure communication, access to your treatment plan, medication history, assessment tools, mood tracking, journaling, and automated submission of bills to your insurance for reimbursement.

• Secure telehealth psychiatric and/or psychotherapeutic services.

My Approach

Are you one of the many individuals who have felt let down by the mental health system, or who have had less-than-ideal experiences?

I want to offer you a different path, one that starts with meeting you exactly where you are, whether it's through a virtual Zoom session, in the comfort of my office, in your own home, or even on a therapeutic walk in nature.

Together, we will embark on a journey to uncover the underlying factors that may be affecting your overall well-being. This journey may involve me engaging with the significant people in your life, utilizing valuable lab testing that includes sleep data, nutritional assessments, metabolic evaluations, and genomic analysis. My therapeutic approach draws from a rich tapestry of perspectives, incorporating elements from psychodynamic, person-centered, Jungian, depth psychology, somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment theory—all of which are deeply rooted in my Eastern spiritual principles.

As we progress, we will explore the potential role of medications and supplements, but our primary focus will be on making meaningful lifestyle and nutritional adjustments that can significantly enhance your quality of life. Together, our aim is to co-create a mental hygiene routine tailored to your unique needs, one that acts as a catalyst for you to become the best version of yourself.

Clinical Services

Specialty Areas l I work with individuals 16+ as well as couples and families

• Anxiety Disorders (general, social, performance, phobias), OCD spectrum

• Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar spectrum, Dysthymia, PMDD)

• PTSD, Complex Trauma, Childhood Experiences

• Personality spectrum conditions

• Chronic medical conditions, autoimmune, & co-morbid diagnosis

• Addiction (substance, digital media, social media, gambling, technology, sex/porn) l Including Medication-Assisted Treatment

• Tapering and de-prescribing medications

• Nutritional & Metabolic Health

• Psychedelic Integration & Preparation

• Emotional resilience/burnout/general well-being

• Executive Coaching & Leadership

Individualized Treatment

• I work with a limited number of patients at any given time to adhere to my promise to provide personalized comprehensive services.

• Each patient will receive an individualized treatment program customized for their medical needs and tailored to their recovery process. Appropriate lab/genomic/functional testing will be recommended based upon the individual’s needs.

• The duration and frequency of appointments will be dictated by the patient’s symptoms and progress and will be mutually agreed upon by Dr. Appasani and the patient.

• Following the 90-minute Comprehensive Initial Assessment, follow up appointments for management are typically 45-60 minutes in length.

• To ensure the most efficient and safest course of treatment, the frequency of appointments is adjusted on an individual basis.

Medication Management
Dr. Appasani uses an evidence-based medicine approach for psychiatric medication management. He provides extensive education to the patient regarding their diagnosis, treatment plan and medication regimen. Dr. Appasani’s treatment philosophy involves using the least amount of psychotropic medications necessary for treatment. Before psychotropic medications are initiated, target symptoms, outcomes, medication side effects, risks/benefits and alternatives are discussed at length with each client.

Initial Call l 15 Minutes l Free

• Reach out for your free 15 minute call to determine whether we are a good fit for each other.

Comprehensive Initial Psychiatric Evaluation l 90 Minute Evaluation l Inquire

• You will start by completing a comprehensive pre-session questionnaire to assess psychiatric history, medical history, lifestyle habits, nutritional habits, medication history, and your goals for treatment.

• Review of past medical records and lab work, if applicable

• Ordering and interpretation of follow up labs, including basic lab work, thyroid function, adrenal function, and inflammatory markers

• Treatment can include medication management, psychotherapy, nutritional and supplement support

Follow Up Psychiatry Appointment l 45 Minutes l 60 Minutes l 75 Minutes Inquire

• Follow Up Appointments will be scheduled based on the individual’s specific needs and treatment plan

• Patients are typically seen for medication management every three to six months, but no less frequently than once every six months. A patient relationship may be terminated if he or she has not been seen in the office for over 12 months.

Consultation Services

Dr. Appasani provides private consultation services to primary care practices with limited access to quality mental health care. In this capacity, clinics contracting with Dr. Appasani have the opportunity to seek additional evaluations on complex psychiatric patients, and guidance on choosing, formulating treatment plans, and managing psychopharmacological regimens.

Dr. Appasani provides consultation services primarily to clinics in rural areas, where the nearest psychiatrist may be hours away. Services are provided via video telehealth, and consultation is offered on a case-by-case basis depending on need and availability.

Additionally, Dr. Appasani provides affordable psychotherapeutic and clinical supervision services to a small number of other mental health clinicians, on a case-by-case basis depending on need and availability.
Fees depend upon the nature of the consultation.