Some challenges don’t change just by trying to push through them. They show up in your thoughts, emotions, relationships, habits, and the way you respond to difficult situations.
At Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness, our licensed therapists provide evidence-based talk therapy to help you better understand yourself, work through challenges, and develop practical tools for lasting change.
Therapy focuses on the deeper work behind your symptoms — identifying patterns, processing emotions, improving relationships, and building healthier ways to cope.
Unlike psychiatry, which focuses on psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management, therapy provides a dedicated space to explore your experiences, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a licensed therapist.
All therapy services are provided through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for clients throughout California, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado.
Therapy and psychiatry both support mental health, but they approach care differently.
Talk-based mental health support
Therapy focuses on emotions, thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and life experiences. A licensed therapist helps you identify patterns, process challenges, and develop skills to support your mental well-being.
Medical mental health treatment
Psychiatry focuses on psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and biological factors that may contribute to mental health symptoms. Care is provided by board-certified psychiatric clinicians.
Some patients benefit from therapy alone, while others find that combining therapy with psychiatric care provides additional support.
Therapy may be a good fit for:
How Therapy Works
All therapy sessions are provided through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You can meet with your therapist from the privacy and comfort of your own space without needing to travel.
Therapy sessions are typically 45–60 minutes and are scheduled based on your individual needs, goals, and treatment plan.
Starting therapy is simple:
Therapy services are priced separately from psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
Therapy Sessions
(Final therapy session pricing to be confirmed with Shahrzad before publishing.)
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management services have separate pricing:
We accept insurance from select providers and also offer self-pay options. Our team can help verify your benefits and answer questions about coverage before you begin care.
Finding the right therapist is an important part of the therapy process.
Explore our therapist bios to learn more about each provider’s specialties, experience, and therapeutic approach.
FAQ
Yes. All therapy services are offered through secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions. Telehealth therapy provides convenient access to professional support from wherever you are located.
No. You can self-refer and begin therapy without first completing a psychiatric evaluation. If your therapist believes medication may be beneficial, we can coordinate an internal psychiatric evaluation and medication management as part of your overall care.
The frequency of therapy sessions depends on your individual goals, treatment needs, and availability. Most clients meet with their therapist weekly or every other week, although your schedule can be adjusted over time as you make progress and your needs change.
Most therapy sessions are approximately 45–60 minutes.
Yes, we accept select insurance plans for therapy services. We recommend verifying your mental health benefits and coverage before scheduling your appointment so you have a clear understanding of any copays, deductibles, or out-of-pocket costs.
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