Personalized Mental Healthcare
Our services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy tailored to your needs. We believe in the healing power of connection and are dedicated to meeting you where you are and providing support that resonates with your unique life experiences. Dr. Ancer Leal will help you manage anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, stress, PTSD, and autism, among other mental disorders. Together, you will determine the best approach, which may include medication management, therapy, lifestyle changes, or a combination of these factors.
Starting Your Mental Health Journey
Request A Consultation
The first step is to request a consultation with us. Next, you will be asked to input demographic information and complete a brief screening questionnaire.
Reviewing Process
Upon review of your screening questionnaire and determining if we are a good fit, we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
We Start Working Together
You will be contacted regarding scheduling an appointment and completing intake forms. Additional documents and records might be requested to understand more about you and/or your previous treatment.
Psychiatric Evaluation
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation for adults includes obtaining a detailed history of presenting problem(s), past psychiatric and medical history, gathering information about various psychosocial factors, support network, and strengths.
Evaluation Might Also Include:
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Review and completion of rating scales
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Laboratory testing
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Obtaining collateral information from previous records or other members of your healthcare team, including therapist.
Dr. Ancer will then develop a formulation/assessment and provide guidance about treatment recommendations which might include medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. She will work to collaborate with you and possibly other providers, where necessary, to develop goals for treatment and provide evidence-based treatment recommendations.
Medication Management and Therapy
Medication management appointments involve a follow up to assess your response to medication and may include brief therapy interventions, such as elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) etc.
Appointments May Include:
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Dose titration
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Monitoring any prescribed medication side effects
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Review of Prescription Monitoring Program for all controlled substances
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Review of symptoms
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Assessing progress toward treatment goals
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Review and completion of rating scales
With your permission, Dr. Ancer Leal might also collaborate with other providers, such as your psychotherapist for continuity of care.
FAQ
Do you accept my insurance?
​​We are currently in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and Regence Blue Shield. We're working on credentialing with several other insurance providers, please reach out to confirm your in-network benefits.
What are self-pay rates for services?
We charge $200 for the Initial Psychiatric Evaluations and $150 for follow-up appointments.
I don’t live in the Seattle metro area. Can I book an appointment?
Yes, we provide services to all patients residing in Washington state. Please contact us for more information.