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FAQ'S
As a psychiatrist, how is Dr. Reives-Bright different from other mental healthcare professionals? Dr. Reives-Bright is a medical doctor, who, after completing medical school, received an additional four years of specialized mental health training in adult psychiatry, followed by another two years of training in child and adolescent psychiatry. In addition to psychotherapy, she is licensed to treat the full range of emotional and behavioral disorders by prescribing medication.
Why does Dr. Reives-Bright not accept insurance? Dr. Reives-Bright does not accept insurance for two major reasons. First, insurance companies are notorious for controlling and restricting treatment, which translates into hours of unnecessary administrative paperwork and phone calls. Likewise, accepting in-network reimbursements would significantly diminish the amount of time Dr. Reives-Bright could spend with each patient. Second, insurance and managed care companies are permitted by law to share your diagnosis with the National Information Bureau. If you or your child/adolescent applies for life, health, or disability insurance in the future, the diagnosis is regarded as a preexisting condition. New insurance may be denied or you might have an exclusion placed on your coverage. Learn more
How does Dr. Reives-Bright protect patients’ privacy & maintain confidentiality? Dr. Reives-Bright protects patients’ privacy by not accepting or submitting to insurance companies, either by paper or electronically. All patient records are kept secure and never released without written consent from the patient and/or legal guardians.
PATIENT RESOURCES
Common Psychiatric Disorders & Symptoms
- Anxiety Disorders – separation & social anxiety, worrying, phobias
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- Depression – irritable, decline in school performance, physical complaints, low energy, isolated
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- ADHD – inattentive, hyperactive, distractible, impulsive, careless, intrusive
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- Bipolar Disorder – mood swings, high/low energy, distractible, hyperactive, dangerous behaviors
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- Eating Disorders (Anorexia & Bulimia) – distorted body-image, low self-esteem, perfectionism
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- Autism – delayed speech, socially inept, eccentric behaviors, often behavioral problems & mental retardation
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- Asperger’s Disorder – socially inept, eccentric behaviors, normal speech
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