What to Expect:

The first visit will be a comprehensive evaluation lasting 90 minutes. At the end of the initial evaluation, Dr. Spanos will discuss any impressions and make recommendations for treatment.  Recommendations may include psychotherapy (“talk therapy”), psychiatric medications, and/or referrals to other services (i.e. educational evaluation, speech therapy, support groups, etc).  Follow up appointments last 20 minutes for routine medication management, 40 minutes for child medication management, or 50 minutes for psychotherapy or more complex medication management issues.

Specific Areas of Training and/or Expertise:
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• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

• Adjustment Reactions to Transitions and Stress

• Adoption and Foster Care

• Anxiety

• Autism Spectrum

• Behavior Problems in Children and Adolescents

• Depression and other mood struggles
• Grief and Loss
• Learning Differences and Neurodiversity

• OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

• Effective Parenting Techniques
• Psychiatric Medication Evaluation and Management

• Psychotherapy ("Talk Therapy")

• Transitional Aged Youth (Ages 16 - 25)

• Tic Disorders, including Tourettes Syndrome

• Women’s Mental Health

Insurance and Payment:

Please know that Dr. Spanos does not participate in any insurance panels.  We provide a superbill at the end of each month for patients to submit to their insurance company for reimbursement.  Payment is due at the time of the service.