Virtual Pediatric Psychiatry is a subset of telemedicine that can offer a range of services including psychiatric evaluations, therapy (such as individual therapy), patient education and medication management. The use of the internet, video, and microphone is needed to complete virtual visits.

• The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for behavioral health care services. A substantial portion of mental health care transitioned to virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic, remains virtual today, and will continue that way in the future. Mental health needs to continue to grow, and there has been growing evidence showing the efficacy of virtual health for behavioral health conditions at the system, provider, and patient level. There is also a growing understanding of the barriers and challenges to virtual behavioral health care. When considering if a behavioral health visit should occur via telehealth versus in-person, with a few notable exceptions, this can be driven largely by patient preference, as telehealth is as effective as in-person care in delivering high-quality behavioral health services.-Palmer, C. S., Brown Levey, S. M., Kostiuk, M., Zisner, A. R., Tolle, L. W., Richey, R. M., & Callan, S. (2022). Virtual Care for Behavioral Health Conditions. Primary care, 49(4), 641–657. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2022.04.008

• Bravo Mind Psychiatry PLLC only offers virtual care at this time. Every patient and family is unique so ultimately it is up to you regarding what you feel is the best choice for you.

No, you do not have to take medication. If after the first 1-2 visits medication is recommended, it will be up to you to decide to take medication or not. All treatment is voluntary.

No. At this time, Bravo Mind Psychiatry PLLC will complete an assessment and make recommendations. If the recommendation is therapy only, then Bravo Mind Psychiatry PLLC will make every effort to direct patients to the appropriate therapy resources.

Please contact our office to check if new patients are being accepted (age 25 and under).

Yes. .

In the State of Texas

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

• United Health Care

• Aetna

In the State of Washington:

• Premera

• Regence

• United Health Care

We do not accept medicaid or medicare.

Please refer to 'Services & Fees' page selecting the '+' sign next to each designated service to view current rates and description of services.

Consent is the agreement of someone who is legally able to give consent, while assent is the agreement of someone who is not.

For example:

• In the State of Texas, the legal age of consent for mental health services is 18 years old, so only people who have reached that age can give consent.

• In the State of Washington, the legal age of consent for mental health services is 13 years old, so only people who have reached that age can give consent.