Our Services

 

“Optimizing quality of life through therapy interventions and medication management services.”

At Lifespan, we provide assessment and treatment to patients ranging from children ages 5 to older adults. Our patients are referred by primary care providers or primary clinicians (therapists) for diagnostic clarification and implementation of traditional and holistic interventions including medication management where necessary to stabilize clinical presentation and prioritize wellness.

 

PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS

A comprehensive assessment to review the reasons for symptoms to create an individualized plan that includes all dimensions of wellness with medication as one of the interventions to improve overall function.

MEDICAL Cannabis

Evaluation and certification for Medical Cannabis for residents of the State of Connecticut with diagnosed debilitating health conditions.

Spravato

Consultations for Spravato treatment are completed via psychiatric evaluation and will also require a referral from your current psychiatric provider, primary care provider or therapist.

Treatment expertise

We provide support to live well by addressing the common underlying causes of emotional distress by developing strategies for improving mental health and functioning across the lifespan for common clinical presentations that impair functioning.

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT

Evidenced-based decision-making to address symptoms that impair functioning that are monitored at every appointment for overall improvements and absence of side effects.

INTERNSHIPS AND SUPERVISION

Clinical internship for last semester Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Students. Postgraduate supervision for new PMHNPs on a bi-weekly or monthly basis via individual supervision to new graduates to support and reinforce post-graduate learning.

WELLNESS COACHING

Provide mentoring to improve well-being with a specific focus on the dimensions of wellness. Wellness coaching addresses the following challenges:

  • Lack of motivation and discipline

  • Resistance to change

  • Fear of failure or success

  • Negative self-talk and limiting beliefs

  • Time management and prioritization

  • Lack of support from others

  • Difficulty in setting realistic goals

  • Comparison to others and feelings of inadequacy.

To schedule a consultation: contact the office