Patient Resources
Everything you need to get started.
New to the practice? You'll find everything here — from what to bring to your first appointment, to how telehealth works, to helpful mental health resources.
New Patients
Before your first appointment.
Getting started is simple. Here's what to expect before we meet for the first time.
01
Request an appointment
Reach out through the contact page or call us directly. We'll confirm availability and send you a few short intake questions to complete before your visit.
02
Complete your intake forms
You'll receive a secure link to complete your new patient intake paperwork online — at your own pace, before your appointment. This helps us make the most of our time together.
03
Gather your health history
If you have records from previous providers, a list of current medications, or notes about past treatments, bring those along. The more context I have, the better I can help.
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Prepare for your appointment
For telehealth visits, you’ll receive a secure video link before your appointment and should plan to join from a private, comfortable location. For in-person visits, you’ll receive office location and arrival information before your appointment. Either way, we’ll take it from there.
flexible care options
Care that fits your life.
Peaceful Dove Psychiatry offers secure telehealth appointments throughout Arizona, with in-person appointments available in the Phoenix area. Together, we can choose the format that best supports your preferences and clinical needs.
Secure Telehealth
Meet from a private, comfortable location anywhere in Arizona using a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.
In-Person Appointments
Prefer to meet face-to-face? In-person appointments are available in the Phoenix area by appointment.
Flexible & Individualized
Your care may include telehealth, in-person visits, or a combination of both based on your preferences and clinical needs.
What to Expect
You’ll receive everything you need before your appointment, including a secure video link for telehealth visits or location and arrival information for in-person visits.
Insurance & Billing
Understanding your coverage.
Peaceful Dove Psychiatry is currently in-network with select insurance plans, with additional plans being added as credentialing is completed. Coverage and benefits may vary by plan, and you can verify your benefits when scheduling through Headway.
Self-pay options are available. We believe cost should not be a barrier to care. Please ask about our rates when you reach out.
Credentialing in progress
Credentialing in progress
Credentialing in progress
Additional insurance plans are currently in the credentialing process. Don't see your plan listed? Please contact us or verify your benefits when scheduling through Headway.
Common Questions
Things people often wonder.
Your initial evaluation is typically 60–90 minutes. I want to take the time to truly understand your history and what you're hoping for — not rush through a checklist.
A list of any current medications (including supplements), any relevant medical or psychiatric records if you have them, your insurance card, and any questions you'd like to ask. Most importantly — just yourself.
Follow-up frequency depends on your individual needs and treatment plan. Initially, appointments may be every 2–4 weeks. As you stabilize, we may move to monthly or quarterly check-ins.
Prescribing decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, guided by clinical need and your full history. I follow all state and federal regulations regarding controlled substances.
Please give at least 24 hours notice when possible. Late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to a fee. Life happens — just reach out as soon as you know.
Yes. The patient portal is available for non-urgent questions and updates between appointments.
Portal messages are not monitored continuously and should never be used for urgent or emergency situations. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911, go to your nearest emergency department, or call or text 988 for immediate support.
WHEN YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Available 24/7.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
Emergency Services
Call 911
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
SAMHSA Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders.
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