New Patients
Welcome to Shrink Savannah
Shrink Savannah Specializes in the Treatment of the Following:
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ADHD
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Anxiety Disorders
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Bipolar Disorders
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Bipolar Spectrum Mood Disorders
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Depression
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
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Post-traumatic Disorder
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Substance Abuse Disorders
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Schizophrenia
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Suboxone Management
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Treatment Resistant Depression
WHAT TO EXPECT
First time patient appointments are typically 60 - 90 minutes. Follow up and medication management appointments are 15 - 30 minutes depending on need.
Therapy/Counseling appointments are typically 60 minutes in length.
INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED
The following Insurance plans listed below are accepted within our Practice. Some plans below may only be accepted by specific Providers. Please verify with your insurance provider that the Shrink Savannah Provider you are scheduling with is covered under your health coverage.
IMPORTANT REGARDING ANTHEM BCBS AND TRICARE
Shrink Savannah psychiatric staff are not in-network with Anthem BCBS or Tricare.
Dr. Nagelberg is in network.
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Aetna
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Cigna
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Healthgram
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Integra/Maestro
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Savannah Business Group
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St. Joseph's/Candler
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Memorial Health Partners
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UMR
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United Healthcare – Optum
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United Healthcare - Student Resources (SCAD)
SELF PAY PATIENTS
For out of network patients, a per visit fee is charged depending on appointment needs and is payable upon your arrival. We accept cash as well as all major credit cards. Personal checks are not accepted under any circumstance.
EXPECTATIONS
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Payment is rendered at the time of service. We accept cash as well as Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Personal checks are not accepted.
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We reserve your appointment time specifically for you and you alone. For this reason, our office charges for cancellations without 24 hours notice. No shows will be charged a fee depending on appointment length and provider ($100-$175.)
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If your appointment falls on a Monday or following a holiday, fill out our contact form to let us know if you need to reschedule. We appreciate your understanding.
RATE | APPOINTMENT TYPE | PROVIDER |
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$350 | Psychiatric Care Intake | MD/PA/NP |
$115 - $200 | Psychiatric Care Follow-up | MD/PA/NP |
$120 | Psychiatric Care Missed Appointment Fee | MD/PA/NP |
$250 | Psychotherapy Intake | Goldthwait, Walz, Wheble |
$120 | Psychotherapy | Hubbard |
$100 | Psychotherapy | Paderewski |
$170 | Psychotherapy Established | Goldthwait, Walz, Wheble |
$200-$225 | Psychotherapy Family/Crisis | Inquire when scheduling |
$175 | Psychotherapy Missed Appointment Fee | Goldthwait, Walz, Wheble |
$450 | Ketamine Therapy (IV) | PA/NP/RN |
$300 | Ketamine Therapy (Nasal) | PA/NP/RN |
$150 | Ketamine Therapy (Oral) | PA/NP/RN |
$175 | Ketamine Missed Appointment Fee | PA/NP/RN |
$195 (applied toward first treatment) | Ketamine Consultation | PA/NP/RN |
How do I know if I need to seek the help of a mental health professional?
If several of the following are occurring, it may useful to follow up with a mental health professional:
Withdrawal
Recent social withdrawal and loss of interest in others
Drop in functioning
An unusual drop in functioning, at school, work or social activities, such as quitting sports, failing in school or difficulty performing familiar tasks
Problems thinking
Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explain
Increased sensitivity
Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or touch; avoidance of over-stimulating situations
Apathy
Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activity
Feeling disconnected
A vague feeling of being disconnected from oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense of unreality
Illogical thinking
Unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to understand meanings or influence events; illogical or “magical” thinking typical of childhood in an adult
Nervousness
Fear or suspiciousness of others or a strong nervous feeling
Unusual behavior
Odd, uncharacteristic, peculiar behavior
Sleep or appetite changes
Dramatic sleep and appetite changes or decline in personal care
Mood changes
Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings
One or two of these symptoms alone can’t predict a mental illness. But if a person is experiencing several at one time and the symptoms are causing serious problems in the ability to study, work or relate to others, he/she should be seen by a mental health professional.
Emergencies
People with suicidal thoughts or intent, or thoughts of harming others, need immediate attention and are advised to call 911 or 988.
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.
That could be:
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Thoughts of suicide
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Mental health or substance use crisis, or
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Any other kind of emotion distress
Anyone can call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help.