Integrative Psychiatric Medication Management & Evaluations in CT
Rooted in Care. Growing through Balance.
Our Services
At Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health, we provide integrative psychiatric medication management for adults across Connecticut—combining trauma-informed mental health care with a holistic understanding of how lifestyle, physical health, and emotional wellbeing are deeply interconnected.
Our practice proudly offers affirming care for all identities. We are LGBTQIA+ friendly and committed to creating a space where every person feels safe, respected, and seen.
Our approach blends evidence-based medicine with compassionate, collaborative care. Whether through statewide telehealth or in-person appointments in Middlebury, CT, you’ll receive thoughtful, individualized treatment grounded in whole-person healing.
We currently accept self-pay and most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem BCBS, ConnectiCare, Oxford, and HUSKY Health (CT Medicaid).
At Rooted in Serenity, our goal is simple:
to help you feel calm, capable, and connected—within yourself and your life. 🌿
Whether you’re seeking a fresh start or steady support, let’s begin here.
What You Can Expect
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Your first visit provides space to explore your emotional, physical, and social wellbeing—not just symptoms. We review your full history, including sleep, nutrition, and stress patterns, to create a clear plan for care that supports both your mental and physical balance.
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Evidence-based medication management tailored to your unique symptoms, integrating lifestyle, nutrition, and mind-body strategies that enhance medication effectiveness and reduce side effects.
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Changes in work, relationships, or health can affect both your emotional and physical equilibrium. We’ll work together to build tools and routines that help you move through transitions with confidence and steadiness.
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Follow-ups are a chance to check in, refine your plan, and discuss more than medication—sleep, stress, and overall wellbeing are part of every conversation. We track symptoms over time to help you feel steady, supported, and empowered in your care.
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Every aspect of treatment is guided by safety, trust, and collaboration. We recognize the impact of past experiences and adapt care accordingly, creating a calm, grounded space to heal.
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Your story matters. We honor each person’s unique identity, background, and values, ensuring care that feels respectful, inclusive, and attuned to your lived experience.
Who We Treat
Anxiety
Acute Stress Disorder
Adjustment disorder
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Depression
Emotional Dysregulation
Grief
Insomnia
Minor Mood Disorder
Mild Obsessive Complex Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Appointment Options & Self Pay Rates
Each appointment is a step forward—at your pace.
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Your first appointment is a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can be heard and understood. Together, we’ll explore your full health picture—emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors that may be influencing how you feel. We’ll review your mental health history, current concerns, medical background, and personal goals to build a complete understanding of your wellbeing.
This comprehensive, trauma-informed evaluation helps clarify your needs, define treatment goals, and discuss care options—including medication management and holistic strategies when appropriate. Every step is collaborative, evidence-informed, and tailored to you.
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Initial psychiatric evaluations are typically scheduled for 60 minutes, though session length may vary based on clinical need.
The self-pay rate is $325.
If you’re using in-network insurance, your cost will depend on your plan’s copay, coinsurance, or deductible.Superbills are available upon request for clients using out-of-network benefits.
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Follow-up appointments provide a grounded space for reflection and refinement. We’ll review how you’ve been feeling, discuss any changes in mood, focus, or energy, and explore factors like sleep, nutrition, movement, and stressthat can influence your wellbeing.
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Follow-up sessions are typically scheduled for 30 minutes, though the exact length may vary depending on clinical need.
The self-pay rate is $220.
If you’re using in-network insurance, your cost will depend on your plan’s copay, coinsurance, or deductible.Longer or more complex visits may be billed under a higher CPT code and may result in an additional charge.
Superbills are available for clients with out-of-network benefits.
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These longer sessions create space to look beyond symptoms and medication—offering time to connect the dots between mind, body, and daily life. We might focus on stress management, sleep restoration, mindfulness practices, nutrition, or lifestyle routines that complement your medication plan and strengthen resilience.
Extended sessions are ideal when you’d like to go deeper into patterns of wellness or make broader adjustments to your care. Each visit is an opportunity to restore balance, reconnect with your goals, and cultivate calm, steady progress.
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Extended follow-up sessions are typically scheduled for 40 minutes, allowing for a more in-depth and flexible check-in.
The self-pay rate is $265.
If you’re using in-network insurance, your cost will depend on your plan’s copay, coinsurance, or deductible.Appointments that require additional time or higher clinical complexity—even if completed within 40 minutes—may be billed under a higher CPT code and may result in an additional charge.
Superbills are available for clients using out-of-network benefits.
Self-Pay
At Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health, you can choose to receive care through self-pay. This option allows for greater privacy, flexibility, and collaboration in your treatment—keeping your care focused on what helps you most.
Benefits
Confidentiality & Consent – No automatic diagnostic codes are sent to insurance unless you choose to share them. Your treatment remains private between you and your provider.
No Insurance Restrictions – Clinical decisions are based on what’s best for your care, not on coverage limitations.
Transparency – You’ll always know the cost of your visit upfront. We offer clear rates and can provide documentation for reimbursement.
Flexibility – Choose the level of support that fits your goals without waiting for insurance approvals or network restrictions.
Good Faith Estimates (GFE)
In accordance with the No Surprises Act, all self-pay clients receive a Good Faith Estimate before beginning care, outlining the expected total cost of services.
Out-of-Network Options
At Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health, you can choose to receive care through your out-of-network (OON) insurance benefits. This option allows for greater privacy, flexibility, and collaboration in your treatment—keeping your care focused on what helps you most.
If your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement. After each session, we’ll provide a superbill—an itemized receipt with the necessary CPT and diagnosis codes—so you can submit it directly to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
We recommend checking with your insurance provider for details about your out-of-network deductible, reimbursement rate, and claim process.
Important Information About Safety and Scope of Care
Rooted in Serenity Behavioral Health is an outpatient practice that offers psychiatric medication management for adults with mild to moderate mental health concerns. As a solo provider, I do not offer emergency, after-hours, or crisis intervention services.
If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency—including thoughts of harming yourself or others, severe medication side effects, or a rapid decline in your mental health—please seek immediate care by calling 911 or going to your nearest emergency room. You can also access 24/7 support through:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
Mobile Crisis Services (Connecticut) – Dial 211 and follow the prompts
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741
Scope of Care & Higher Levels of Support
While we strive to provide attentive and collaborative care, some needs may require more intensive treatment than cannot be safely provided in a telehealth outpatient setting. If at any point your symptoms indicate a need for greater support, I may recommend a higher level of care, such as:
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)
Inpatient psychiatric care
These referrals are always made with your safety and well-being in mind.
Please note that Rooted in Serenity does not provide crisis services, inpatient coordination, or 24/7 on-call care. If your ongoing needs fall outside the scope of this practice, we will support a smooth transition to a setting that can best meet those needs.