Question 1

1.	Will I be seen virtually or in person?

Accepted Answer

Our practice sees patients virtually only. We currently do not have a physical location.

Question 2

2.	What does a psychiatric evaluation pertain?

Accepted Answer

A psychiatric evaluation takes up to 60 minutes to complete. During the psychiatric evaluation, the clinician will ask you about your medical history, medications, psychiatric history, current mental health concerns, and discuss treatment for your presenting chief complaint.

Question 3

3.	What does a follow-up appointment pertain?

Accepted Answer

A follow-up appointment takes up to 30 minutes to complete. During a follow-up appointment the clinician will assess your response to your medication, assess side effects, mood, sleep, appetite, and provide microtherapy for your mental health concerns.

Question 4

4.	In which markets do we treat patients of what ages?

Accepted Answer

We treat patients from aged 16 to 65 who reside in the states of New Jersey and New York for medication management. We see patients 12 to 16 for psychotherapy in the state of New Jersey.

Question 5

5.	Which insurance providers are accepted?

Accepted Answer

Our practice is currently taking 
Aetna
Cigna
Optum (United Healthcare, Oscar, and Oxford)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
1199 SEIU 
Medicaid : Horizon NJ Health
Medicaid : Aetna Better Health of New Jersey
Medicaid: Wellpoint Insurance
Emblem Health 
We will continue to update as we get credential with other insurance companies.

For therapy, we accept the following insurances: Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Optum, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Horizon NJ Health.

Question 6

6.	What happens if I do not have insurance? How much is a self pay appointment?

Accepted Answer

A new patient psychiatric evaluation is $325 + $2 credit card transaction fee. A follow-up appointment is $175 + $2 credit card transaction fee.

Question 7

7.	How soon can I see a provider?

Accepted Answer

After you book an appointment and submit your intake forms, you can be scheduled to be seen within less then one week. Our practice has availability weekly.

Question 8

8.	What happens if I need to cancel/reschedule my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Our policy states if you cancel your appointment less then 24 hours prior to your scheduled time, a late fee of $35 for a follow-up or a $50 new patient psychiatric evaluation will be charged to your credit card on file.  If you cancel your initial biopsychosocial assessment and/or a psychotherapy session less then 24 hours prior to your scheduled time, your card on file will be charged $50. In addition, a $2 credit card transaction fee will be applied.  These fees are unfortunately necessary due to unavoidable expenses and time allocated to each patient when making an appointment. We ask that you consider our policies, not as restrictions, but as necessary rules, which allow us to provide higher standards of care and services. You can cancel an appointment through the patient portal and reschedule an appointment by going to www.pathtomentality.com (www.pathtomentality.com)

Question 9

9.	What happens if I no show to my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Our policy states if you no show to your appointment, a late fee of $35 for a follow-up or a $50 new patient psychiatric evaluation will be charged to your credit card on file. In addition a $2 credit card transaction fee will be applied.

If you no show to your initial biopsychosocial assessment and/or a psychotherapy session, your card on file will be charged $50. In addition a $2 credit card transaction fee will be applied.

Question 10

10.	What happens if I am late to my appointment?

Accepted Answer

A late arrival will deprive of precious time and attention needed for your visit or service. If you are greater then 10 minutes to your new patient and/or follow-up appointment, your appointment will be canceled and a late fee of $35 for a follow-up or a $50 new patient psychiatric evaluation will be charged to your credit card on file.

If you are over 10 minutes late to your initial biopsychosocial assessment and/or a psychotherapy session you appointment will be canceled. Your card on file will be charged $50. In addition a $2 credit card transaction fee will be applied.

Question 11

11.	How do I make an appointment?

Accepted Answer

Click the book appointment link and complete the brief intake psychiatric assessment. Once we review your intake, we will either confirm or decline your patient appointment, in which you will be notified by email. If your appointment is confirmed, you will be emailed the patient consent forms, which need to be completed 24 hours prior to your appointment scheduled time. The day of your scheduled appointment, please join the video appointment by clicking on the link that was provided to your email. Please arrive to your appointment on time; if you anticipate difficulties with the video link, please arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.

Question 12

12.	What are the services that Path to Mentality does not offer?

Accepted Answer

To ensure safe and appropriate care, we cannot treat the following conditions as they require specialized training and additional supportive services that Path to Mentality is not resourced to provide. We do not provide the following services: Evaluations for firearms, Long term disability, Clearances to drive a truck, Active suicidal thoughts, Autism spectrum, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Traumatic brain injury, Schizophrenia, Non-verbal learning disorders, and patients with history of complex polypharmacy medications.

Question 13

13.	Which medications may be prescribed on an occasional basis?

Accepted Answer

The following medications will be prescribed may be offered on rare circumstances on a case by case basis: Alprazolam (Xanax), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Diazepam (Klonopin) Diazepam (Valium) Lorazepam (Ativan) Adderall (Amphetamine) Ritalin (Methylphenidate), Concerta (Methylphenidate) and any other controlled substances.

Question 14

14. If I require an earlier appointment, but the calendar shows no availability, what are my options?

Accepted Answer

Please call 609-913-2969 or email support@pathtomentality.com (support@pathtomentality.com)to request an earlier appointment. We would be happy to accommodate your request.

Question 15

15. What is the cost of a medical cannabis evaluation?

Accepted Answer

$125 for the evaluation + $2 credit card transaction fee for the initial cannabis card evaluation. For a renewal cannabis card evaluation the fee is $50 + $2 credit card transaction fee. Once you have been provided with a reference number and certification, then you can register with NJ or NY state registry  and obtain a valid identification card. There is a fee to obtain that identification card.

Question 16

16. Is medical cannabis covered by health insurance and/or Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

No. Medical cannabis itself is not covered by any health plan in New Jersey.

Question 17

17. What medical conditions is medical cannabis not recommended for?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Pregnancy, Heart Disease, Breast-feeding individuals

Question 18

18. What type of psychotherapy do you offer at Pathway to Mentality?

Accepted Answer

At Pathway to Mentality, we are currently offering psychotherapy to New Jersey residents. We are currently offering therapy for teenagers, adults, couples, and family therapy. We provide therapy for mood disorders and substance dependence utilizing the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Transtheoretical Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy, and Habit Reversal Training.

Question 19

19. How much is therapy for self-pay patients?

Accepted Answer

Initial Biopsychosocial Assessment is $175
Psychotherapy session $130

Question 20

20. What insurances are you currently accepting for psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

We are currently accepting the following insurances for psychotherapy in New Jersey: Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, Oscar,  Oxford, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Horizon NJ Health.

Question 21

21. How much is a psychiatric evaluation if I do not have insurance? How much is a medication management follow-up appointment if I do not have insurance?

Accepted Answer

A psychiatric evaluation is $325.00 and a medication management appointment is $175 without insurance.

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