VIRTUAL TELEPSYCHIATRY SERVICES

At The Lotus Path Psychiatry & Wellness, we are committed to providing compassionate, personalized telepsychiatry services for children, adolescents, and adults located anywhere in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Our mission is to provide care that aligns with each patient’s unique needs and circumstances. To simplify care, we offer both therapy and medication management in one place, streamlining services and reducing the need to coordinate across multiple providers. We have availability for initial evaluations within 1-2 weeks, so you can get the support you need—without the wait.

CHILD & ADOLESCENT INITIAL PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS

The initial evaluation includes four sessions with the provider ranging from 40-60 minutes each as well as the use of clinically validated questionnaires, and one provider collaboration session, to ensure a truly integrative and comprehensive experience by allowing provider communication with school staff, therapists, pediatricians, and other providers on the care team. The first session is with the parents or legal guardians without the child or teen present. The second and third sessions are with the child or teen alone. The fourth feedback session with parents/legal guardians may or may not also include the child or teen depending on a number of factors that you will have a chance to discuss with the provider. This feedback session will include a thorough discussion of the overall impressions, diagnoses, and recommended treatment options which may include medications and/or therapy, laboratory blood work, vitamin supplementation, or recommendations for an alternative level of care.

ADULT INITIAL PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS

Adult woman getting a psychiatric evaluation

Adult intakes are conducted in three separate 40 minute sessions with the provider and one provider collaboration session to allow communication with primary care providers, therapists, family members, and other providers on the care team. The evaluation includes the use of clinically validated questionnaires to obtain a comprehensive assessment of various psychiatric conditions. The first two sessions with the client involves information gathering and a deep dive into the clients history. The third session is a feedback session, which will include a thorough discussion of the overall impressions, diagnoses, and recommended treatment options which may include medications and/or therapy, laboratory blood work, vitamin supplementation, or recommendations for an alternative level of care.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Provider writing a prescription for medication

Our medication management service is designed to ensure that each patient receives the most effective and safe pharmacological treatment. This process involves a thorough and detailed assessment of any current or prior medication trials, including their benefits, side effects, and any reasons for discontinuation, in addition to the use of any over the counter medications, vitamins, and/or supplements.

This holistic review includes a helps us to identify potential interactions and ensure a safe, coordinated approach to your medication regimen. Our goal is to optimize medication efficacy while minimizing side effects, enhancing overall treatment outcomes and improving the quality of life for our patients.

INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY

Individual therapy sessions offer a personalized approach to addressing emotional and behavioral concerns. Standard frequency for therapy can range from twice weekly, once weekly, to every other week. During these one-on-one sessions, we create a safe and confidential environment where patients can explore their thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards personal growth and healing. Our goal is to help each individual gain insight into their challenges and build the resilience needed to navigate life’s complexities.

We offer twice weekly, weekly or biweekly, or monthly individual therapy sessions catered to the patients individual needs.

FAMILY PSYCHOTHERAPY & PARENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Family attending a family therapy session virtually

Family therapy and parent training sessions are designed to enhance family dynamics and equip parents with effective skills and strategies. By improving communication, resolving conflicts, and fostering a supportive home environment, these sessions aim to strengthen relationships and promote the well-being of the entire family.

We offer twice weekly, weekly or biweekly, or monthly family therapy sessions and or parent coaching based on the identified patient's needs.

LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENTS

Our lifestyle assessments focus on understanding the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and mental well-being. By assessing lifestyle factors, we create personalized strategies to support overall health and wellness. As part of the initial evaluation, your provider may order diagnostic laboratory testing if needed, to screen for organic or nutritional deficiencies that may contribute to psychiatric symptoms. You will receive personalized lifestyle recommendations to optimize the important pillars of physical and mental health including: sleep, diet, nutrition, physical activity level, and overall mindfulness. Your provider may make recommendations for vitamin supplementation, and collaborate with your medical providers, or provide referrals based on her clinical judgement after considering potential medical diagnoses as contributing to psychological symptoms.

About

Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act (H.R. 133 - which went into effect on January 1, 2022), health care providers need to give clients or patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes (under the law/when applicable) related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- You may contact the health care provider or facility listed to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. You can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, ask to negotiate the bill, or ask if there is financial assistance available.
- You may also start a dispute resolution process with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). If you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days (about 4 months) of the date on the original bill.
- There is a $25 fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider or facility, you will have to pay the higher amount.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate within the following timeframes:
- If the service is scheduled at least three business days before the appointment date, no later than one business day after the date of scheduling;
- If the service is scheduled at least 10 business days before the appointment date, no later than three business days after the date of scheduling; or
- If the uninsured or self-pay patient requests a good faith estimate (without scheduling the service), no later than three business days after the date of the request. A new good faith estimate must be provided, within the specified timeframes if the patient reschedules the requested item or service.

This is the public disclosure of the “Good Faith Estimate”

Note: A Good Faith Estimate is for your awareness only. It does NOT involve you needing to make any type of commitment.

To learn more and get a form to start the process, go to http://www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate or the dispute process, visit http://www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059. Keep a copy of your Good Faith Estimate in a safe place or take pictures of it. You may need it if you are billed a higher amount.

**In order to request your Good Faith Estimate, please contact Dr. Khushbu Joshi directly, as fees depend on the type of service provided.