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Care at Branch

Understand
the concern.
Plan the next step.

Psychiatric care begins with a careful look at your concerns and how they affect daily life. Bring your questions, what you have observed, and the goals you hope to work toward for yourself or your child.

Request an appointment Your first steps
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Children ages 5 and up · Teens · Young adults

Start with a careful assessment.

Diagnostic assessments

An assessment considers your concerns, health history, and current experiences to help guide diagnosis and a treatment plan.

Describe what has changed, what you have already tried, and how life at home, school, or work has been affected. Bring the goals and personal values that matter to you into the conversation.

Informed medication decisions.

Medication management

You may be considering medication for the first time or have questions about a current prescription. Medication management includes talking through options, prescribing when appropriate, and following up on your experience.

Bring questions about current medications, past treatment, and concerns to your appointment. Ask about the purpose of treatment and the follow-up involved so you can take an informed, active role in your care.

Additional information for care.

PGx testing

Pharmacogenomic testing is available through Tempus. If you are interested, ask Sarah whether testing belongs in your care plan and discuss costs before ordering.

Read the practice’s PGx information

Psychotherapeutic techniques may be part of psychiatric appointments. Many patients also benefit from regular appointments with a separate therapist. Branch’s primary services are psychiatric assessment and medication management.

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Growing through life’s responsibilities

From childhood
to young adulthood.

Branch focuses on children ages 5 and up, teens, and young adults, including students navigating college and early adulthood.

Sarah’s professional interests include child and adolescent mental health, college mental health, special needs, autism, trauma, and care in rural communities.

As children grow and young adults take on new responsibilities, families may have questions about care. Contact the practice to discuss your needs and whether Branch is a fit.

Ask about care

Your first steps

Start with a question.
Take the next step.

Start with an appointment request or a phone call. Scheduling and next steps are arranged with the practice.

Request an appointment

An online request is not a confirmed appointment. For questions about an existing visit, call 651-333-3677.

  1. Reach out.

    Use the appointment request form or call. Referring professionals can use the referral form.

  2. Prepare for your visit.

    Complete the forms sent by the practice and provide your insurance information. Call if you need help.

  3. Bring your questions.

    Share your concerns, treatment history, current medications, and what you would like to work toward.

Good decisions begin with good questions.

Ask about the practice, its services, and what is involved in getting started.

Request an appointment Prefer to talk? 651-333-3677