Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We know that there can be some benefit to the use of psychiatric drugs to treat a variety of mental health conditions.
Dr. Goble works with patients to assess and evaluate the need for medication, and teaches self-regulating techniques so that drug use may be reduced or eliminated.
Most commonly, Dr. Goble provides medication to alleviate physical effects of emotional and behavioral problems, while providing individual therapy to identify root problems and change thought patterns.
Dr. Goble offers only individual therapy, for adults at least 18 years of age.
Yes. Teletherapy is an effective method for the doctor and patient to communicate in a private and comfortable manner.
Dr. Goble is an out-of-network provider and does not contract with any insurance carriers.
Patients seeking to submit a claim with their insurance carrier for out-of-network reimbursement may request the necessary documentation to support the claim.
Some people suffer from emotional and physical symptoms without explanations. They may also feel overwhelmed with information that can be confusing or misleading.
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Goble’s background in medicine and mental health can provide explanations to help make educated and informed decisions about diagnosis and treatment.
Psychiatrists are trained physicians who earn medical degrees and have additional training in the field of mental health, which allows for the ability to distinguish between medical and mental health conditions. In addition, psychiatrists can prescribe medications.
The treatment options are determined by individual needs and desires. Medication can provide relief from the physical effects of emotional and behavioral health problems (i.e., sleeplessness, nervousness, appetite disturbances). Therapy can help to identify root causes of problems and help change thought patterns and behaviors that may manifest as physical symptoms if left untreated.
Treatment can last from a few weeks to a few years. Most commonly, Dr. Goble provides medication to alleviate physical symptoms, while providing individual therapy. Dr. Goble has found that many of her patients are able to reduce or eliminate the need for medications as they improve.
Some choose therapy to understand themselves or to improve self-worth and self-esteem (insight-oriented, psycho-dynamic- psychoanalytic).
Others may choose therapy to improve their emotional thought process and coping skills (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT) or interpersonal and relationship conflicts (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT).
Dr. Goble assists in finding the type of therapy that is most suitable for each individual.
In the initial consultation, Dr. Goble makes every effort to place patients at ease and ask questions in a comfortable manner that will assist in finding a diagnosis and establishing a treatment plan.
Telemedicine is a long-distance form of communication and gathering of medical information using video. It allows doctors and patients to continue many of the same things, like evaluations, managing medications, and therapy without in-person or in-office contact.
Effective: Allows doctor and patient to continue having both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Convenient: No need to commute to the doctor’s office; can avoid traffic or continue treatment when out of town.
Comfortable: Can take place in your preferred setting.
Confidentiality: The ZOOM video-conference application can be downloaded to your computer, phone, iPad and provide you with security and privacy to have a session with your doctor.
A device with a camera, speaker, and microphone, such as a computer, iPad or a smartphone will be required. In addition, Internet service or Wi-Fi, and an email address for sending ZOOM links will be necessary.
Dr. Goble explains her policies and availability to make certain it is suitable for you before you enter into a working relationship together.
Outside of serious medical emergencies, she will make sure that your needs are promptly attended to by the following business day.