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Women's Mental Health and Wellness
Anxiety and Depression diagnosis, treatment, and management- I am here to Help
If you are struggling to cope, in whatever situation of life you find yourself, I want to help. I know that good mental healthcare can be hard to find as women. It can also be hard, especially if you are a mother, to reach out and ask for help. Many women feel scared, ashamed, or nervous that someone will judge them if they have anxiety or depression and need support. I know that this stigma is nonsense- and that good moms, and great women battle anxiety and depression. You are not alone, and you deserve support.
Holistic + Integrative Option
As part of a full, integrative workup, I will order labs and/or create a customized plan for you. I integrate alternative treatment options that work well for both anxiety and depression, including herbal remedies, supplements, dietary recommendations, and more.
Holistic, non-medication treatment options are popular and widely used among our patients. We will decide together what works best for you, and can always adjust as we go.
Medication
If you desire medication, I can prescribe the most effective, evidence-based treatments for anxiety and depression.
I will also offer laboratory testing to determine any underlying causes, and create a complimentary integrative plan for you.
Why Midwife Alyssa?
Midwife Alyssa is Perinatal Mental Health Certified- which means she has studied and certified in understanding and managing mood disorders from the pregnancy to the postpartum period.
Mental Health is a subject that is near and dear to Midwife Alyssa's heart, and she will listen to you with compassion and empathy, and work with you to find the best solutions for your mind and your body.
My care is designed around the whole person. Hormones, thyroid health, mood, metabolism, sleep, and reproductive health are deeply interconnected, and addressing only one piece often misses the root cause.
For this reason, most care is provided through my Comprehensive Women’s Wellness Package, which includes an in-depth consultation, personalized evaluation, and a tailored care plan designed around your unique health picture.
My goal is not only to help address current concerns, but to build a long-term partnership in your health. I hope to serve as your primary women’s health provider over time, supporting you through the many stages of life—from cycle health and fertility to perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
This approach allows me to move beyond symptom management and support true balance, prevention, and lasting wellness.
My Services
I straddle the line between holistic and modern medicine, and I will work with you to help with either herbal remedies, functional medicine and supplements, or prescribe antidepressant/anti-anxiety medications. Either option is valid and I support you in whatever you decide.
For those that simply want to start Medication - we will do an intake visit and start your treatment the same day.
As I believe that mental health is an extension to our physical health, I will look into your lab work and overall wellbeing. We will then book a separate appointment to discuss your results and plan of care.
Phone Call Check-in appointments may be recommended weekly for the first month depending on severity.
What I Treat
- Anxiety/OCD
- Depression
- Panic Attacks
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Anxiety
- Postpartum Rage
- Postpartum OCD
Cost: $150 Comprehensive Women's intake visit- any prescription medications (if needed) will be ordered at time of appointment. (No wait for urgent relief). In-office Lab draw or Lab order included.
-Included- Customized Plan & Telehealth Review Visit
Continuing Care:
$25 per phone check in/$35 for telehealth follow up visit/ $60 per In Office follow up
The Process
Consultation and Workup
I will thoroughly review your health history, current and past symptoms, and learn about your goals with treatment.
I will order a comprehensive laboratory panel to assure there are no other underlying concerns. Labs may be drawn same day, in-office!
Customized Plan
Receive your customized plan based on your goals, diagnoses, and personal preferences. Most plans include nutrition and lifestyle guidance, supplement support, medications as needed.
Follow Up
Follow Up
I will follow up closely to observe lab values, symptom improvement, and reassess your next treatment. I hope to be your partner in your health and wellness for a good while to come!
Investment:
Comprehensive Women’s Wellness Visit — $150
Includes:
- 60-minute in-depth consultation
- Complete medication and health history review
- In-office lab draw or lab order sent to your preferred site
- Structured follow-up appointment for review of Comprehensive, personalized care plan
Mental Health Medication Management
$50
For patients seeking straightforward medication support for common mental health conditions, I offer focused medication management visits. This option is ideal for individuals who are primarily looking for prescription management rather than a comprehensive integrative evaluation.
These visits focus on assessing symptoms, diagnosing common mental health conditions, and treatment with Medications such as SSRIs. (View full list below)
This program is an effort to keep Mental Health care accessible and straight-forward for those that are just looking for medication support.
This visit focuses specifically on medication support. Patients seeking deeper root-cause evaluation, laboratory testing, supplement protocols, or a holistic treatment plan (that may include medication) may prefer the Comprehensive Women’s Wellness & Mental Health Evaluation above.
Conditions Commonly Addressed:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood changes
- Sleep disturbance
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Postpartum Depression
- Premenstrual mood symptoms (PMDD)
- Stress-related symptoms
What This Visit Includes:
- Brief symptom review
- Complete health history intake
- Mental Health Diagnosis
- Medication evaluation or refill
- Prescription adjustments when appropriate
Who this is for:
This visit type works well for patients who:
- Those who prefer a simple, medication-focused approach
- Those that do not desire a comprehensive integrative evaluation or lab work
Medications Frequently Prescribed
Antidepressants
Often used for depression, anxiety, PMDD, and panic symptoms.
Common options include:
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Dual-Action Antidepressants (SNRIs)
Helpful when patients have low energy, chronic pain, or more severe depression.
Examples:
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
These affect serotonin and norepinephrine.
Dopamine-Supporting Antidepressant
Often used when patients have fatigue, low motivation, or sexual side effects from SSRIs.
Example:
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Anxiety-Focused Medications
Examples:
- Hydroxyzine (Vistiril)
- Buspirone (Buspar)
Sleep Support Medications
When insomnia is a major issue.
Common choices include:
- Trazodone (Desyrel)
- Doxepin (Silenor)
Hormone-Related Mood Treatment
Examples include:
- Fluoxetine for PMDD
- Sertraline for PMDD
- micronized progesterone for PMDD or Postpartum Depression