Medication Management

Medication can be an important part of mental health treatment, but it should never feel rushed, confusing, or disconnected from the rest of your care. At Elevate Mental Wellness, our providers take time to understand your symptoms, history, goals, concerns, and previous treatment experiences before making medication recommendations. Our approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and focused on helping you feel informed and supported throughout treatment.

  • Medication management may include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis clarification, medication initiation, medication adjustments, ongoing monitoring, side effect management, education about treatment options, and coordination with therapists, primary care providers, case managers, or other members of your care team when appropriate.

  • Medication management may support treatment for:

    • Anxiety disorders

    • Depression and mood disorders

    • Bipolar disorder

    • ADHD

    • Autistic Disorder

    • PTSD and trauma-related symptoms

    • Sleep concerns related to mental health

    • Psychosis and schizophrenia spectrum disorders

    • Irritability, emotional dysregulation, and behavioral concerns

    • Substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions

  • At Elevate Mental Wellness, we provide medication management for clients across the lifespan, ages 5 and up. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are experiencing mental health concerns that may benefit from psychiatric evaluation, medication support, or ongoing symptom management.

Our Approach to Medication Management

Collaborative Care

We believe medication decisions should be made with you, not for you. Your provider will discuss options, benefits, risks, side effects, and alternatives so you can make informed choices about your care.

Evidence-Based Treatment

Clinical evidence, diagnostic understanding, symptom patterns, safety considerations, and your individual treatment history guide our recommendations.

Whole-Person Perspective

Medication management is not limited to prescribing. We consider sleep, stress, trauma history, relationships, medical concerns, substance use, therapy involvement, and daily functioning.

Ongoing Monitoring

Mental health needs can change over time. Follow-up appointments allow your provider to assess progress, adjust medications when needed, monitor side effects, and help ensure treatment remains appropriate.

Initial Appointment

During your first medication management appointment, your provider will complete a detailed psychiatric assessment. This may include reviewing your current symptoms, mental health history, medical history, medications, previous treatment, family history, substance use history, safety concerns, and treatment goals.

Follow-Up Appointments

Follow-up visits are used to monitor response to treatment, review side effects, make medication adjustments if needed, and discuss how symptoms are affecting daily life. These appointments also give you space to ask questions and stay actively involved in your care.

Medication Is One Part of Care

Medication can be helpful, but it is often most effective when combined with therapy, coping skills, lifestyle support, case management, and strong communication between providers. When clinically appropriate, we may recommend additional services to support your overall treatment plan.

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Our nurse practitioners are ready to help.

China Garner PMHNP-BC

Jessica Foster PMHNP-BC

Michael LeBoeuf PMHNP- BC