Dr. Leilani Sharpe
New Series: Psychiatric Subspecialties
Psychiatrists are physicians who choose to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Their training prepares...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Psychiatric Clinics: Telemedicine Appointments
Telemedicine appointments have been on the rise for several years, with the increased ease of setting up video conferencing with patients…
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 16, 20212 min read
Psychiatric Clinics: Mixed Modality
There are psychiatrists who offer both therapy and medication management, allowing patients to see a single mental health provider. It...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 12, 20212 min read
Psychiatry Clinics: Medication Management Appointments
Many people are surprised to find that medication management appointments are very similar to primary care appointments. Since medication...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Psychiatric Clinics: The COVID Caveat
Before I start posting more details about the various models for psychiatric clinics, I think it's important to remember that, like...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Psychiatric Clinics: Insurance Matters
Psychiatry is no different from other specialties in the US, in that a person's care can be affected by their insurance status.
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 8, 20211 min read
Psychiatric Clinics: It's An Evolving Model
Before talking about the different types of psychiatric clinics, I think it's important to introduce the idea that psychiatric clinics...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 5, 20211 min read
New Series: Psychiatric Clinics
Over the years I've learned that one reason people don't want to go to a psychiatric clinic is that they don't know what to expect. Most...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 4, 20212 min read
Starting Psychotherapy: Functional Fit
Psychotherapy depends largely on regular, structured conversation. If a patient feels that communication is a fundamental and consistent ch
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Starting Psychotherapy: A Few Sessions For Goal Definition
Sometimes the hardest part of starting therapy is attending the first session. Due to the multiple barriers a person might have overcome...
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