How to Get Started

If you are 5-25 years old, have a mental health or developmental concern, and are interested in joining Townsend Medical Services, please fill out the 'prospective patient' form.

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Application Process

New Clients

Simply complete the Apply Here form and we will review your information and contact you about next steps.

What is Medication Management?

Psychiatric medication management is the process of evaluating and treating mental health conditions with the use of medication. The act of prescribing medications is thought of as a practice or an art. During our appointments we will explore symptoms through talking or filling out rating scales. We identify clusters of symptoms and categorize them into diagnoses. Then we target those diagnoses with interventions like medication(s) and counseling. The first meeting is an hour long but follow up appointments are 30 minutes- an hour. People can use this service briefly, for a few months or long term, for a few years. We may meet as frequently as weekly or as infrequently as the minimum requirement of meeting every three months. Meeting every three months ensures that your care is as up to date as possible.

Services Not Offered
  • 1. It is beyond the scope of my practice to consult, provide expert witness, or to participate in placement decisions of a youth in legal proceedings such as in the case of divorce.
  • 2. Therapy without medication management.
  • 3. I do not prescribe benzodiazepines.