I chose a cash-pay model so I can keep the focus where it belongs—with you and your care. Working outside of insurance allows me to spend more time listening, communicating, and developing a treatment plan that fits your individual needs rather than the requirements of an insurance company.

What this means for you:

• More time and personalized care — Our visits can focus on you, rather than insurance requirements or limitations.

• Transparent, upfront pricing — You’ll know what your care costs before your appointment, with no unexpected insurance bills.

• Fewer barriers — You communicate directly with me and my small administrative team through secure messaging, without navigating multiple layers of staff.

• Superbills provided — I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement or to apply toward your deductible. Reimbursement is not guaranteed.

• HSA/FSA friendly — You may use eligible HSA/FSA funds toward your care.

• Privacy — Because Blue Current does not bill insurance companies, your visits are not submitted to an insurer for reimbursement. This can offer an additional level of privacy for those who prefer not to involve their insurance company in their mental health care.

My goal is simple: to make the financial side of care clear and predictable, while allowing us to keep our focus on what matters most—your mental health and well-being.

Yes. HSA and FSA cards are accepted for eligible services.

Yes. Upon request, a superbill can be provided for patients who wish to seek possible out-of-network reimbursement from their commercial insurance plan. Reimbursement depends on your individual policy and is not guaranteed.

Please note: If you are a Medicare beneficiary and have entered into a Medicare Private Contract with Blue Current Psychiatry, federal CMS regulations prohibit submission of our services to Medicare for reimbursement. As a result, superbills cannot be submitted to Medicare.

Yes. All services are available in person or through secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth for patients located in Virginia at the time of their appointment.

Secure messaging is available for established patients with brief, non-urgent questions. Concerns that require more extensive discussion, medication changes, or worsening symptoms are best addressed during a scheduled appointment so that you receive the time and attention needed to provide safe, personalized care.

A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice provider trained to diagnose and treat mental health conditions using both medication management and supportive therapy. Like psychiatrists, PMHNPs evaluate symptoms, prescribe medications (including controlled substances), monitor treatment response, and collaborate with other providers when needed.

In the state of Virginia, PMHNPs have full practice authority. This means they can provide comprehensive mental health care independently, including developing and managing treatment plans, prescribing and adjusting medications, ordering and interpreting lab work, and supporting long-term mental wellness.

Nursing-based care is grounded in a holistic model. PMHNPs are trained to consider physical health, emotional well-being, environment, relationships, and life context when developing treatment plans.

In some cases, care with a psychiatrist or higher level of specialty hospital based outpatient team may be more appropriate—for example, when there are complex medical conditions, a need for residential treatment, or when interventions such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are being considered.

• We make treatment goals from the start. If medication is needed, we will meet monthly to monitor any medication changes.

• If you are doing well and no treatment plan changes are needed, we can spread out visits to every 3-6 months depending on your needs.

• Sometimes, care can be transitioned back to your primary care provider if they agree and you feel comfortable.

• Patients should see me at least annually to check in and stay connected. Patients that have not been seen annually may require new intake to re-establish care.