Psychiatry
Evidence-Based Psychiatry Care at EBTCS
Psychiatry at EBTCS
We offer psychiatry care as part of a coordinated and comprehensive care plan to children, adolescents and adults active in therapy. At EBTCS, we believe that people get the best care when psychiatry is integrated into treatment so that care is thoughtful, collaborative, and individualized.
We also work closely with other providers, including medical professionals, psychiatrists, and dietitians, to ensure that your treatment is coordinated. When appropriate based on impairment and symptoms, clients can access our in-house psychiatry team.
Evidence-based practice guides our treatment, which means we consider what treatments have been shown by research to be effective for treating the problems you are experiencing. We also enjoy providing education for children, adolescents, adults, or parents who may be unsure if medication is right for their situation. We will collaborate with you to develop the most effective plan for treatment.
At times, EBTCS psychiatrists may be able to work with individuals who are not receiving therapy services at EBTCS, but that is dependent on the availability of the psychiatry team, as we work to prioritize available space for integrated care with our teams.
Why Choose Psychiatry at EBTCS?
- Unparalleled integration between prescribing providers and therapists.
- Commitment to education about evidence-based interventions.
- Thorough understanding of what needs respond best to medication vs. therapy.
- Transparent communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Focus on functional improvement, not just symptom management.
Kjersti Braunstein MD
Co-Medical Director at EBTCS
“Our goal is to educate and advise patients and parents about how medication treatment may support your therapeutic work and help meet treatment goals. The integrated model at EBTCS allows us to do this with unmatched precision and care.”
Core Aspects of Our Service
Our approach is built on a foundation of rigorous science, deep empathy, and structural integration with your overall treatment plan.
Expert Evaluation
Thorough diagnostic assessments considering biological, psychological, and social factors.
Medication Management
Evidence-based prescribing with careful attention to long-term efficacy and side-effect profiles.
Integrated Care
Seamless communication and coordination with your EBTCS therapists and care providers.
Patient-Centered
Collaborative decision-making respecting your preferences, values, and long-term goals.
Typical Psychiatry Billing Codes
We offer telehealth services only for clients located in Washington State and when an individual’s personal situation is suited to this mode of treatment. To help you verify your out-of-network benefits with your insurance provider prior to beginning treatment, we have provided the common CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes used for our psychiatric services.
| CPT Code | Service Description |
|---|---|
| 99205 | New Patient Initial Assessment |
| 99213 | Established Patient Follow-up (Low Complexity OR 20-29 minutes) |
| 99214 | Established Patient Follow-up (Moderate Complexity OR 30-39 minutes) |
| 99215 | Established Patient Follow-up (High Complexity OR 40-54 minutes) |
| 99417 | Additional Service Time (Prolonged outpatient evaluation, care coordination, or management services that occur on the day of your visit) |
Selected Policies for Psychiatry Services
Cancellation Policy
EBTCS Psychiatry policy requires 48-hour notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment for any reason. There is a late cancellation fee for any missed or cancelled appointment with less than 48-hour notice. If you have a contagious illness which might lead you to miss a visit, please call our office to inquire whether telehealth is available to help avoid a late cancellation charge.
Medication Refill Requests
EBTCS Psychiatrists typically provide sufficient refills in each visit to make it to your next scheduled appointment. Refills requested between visits may take up to 48 business hours from your request to completion. More urgent needs could require interruption of a psychiatrist’s sessions in order to be filled, so will be charged a late notice fee. Contact your pharmacy or our office to request a refill. You may be required to reschedule or even attend any missed appointments before a refill is sent, depending on the circumstances of the needed refill.
Telehealth Services
Telehealth services may be offered if appropriate for your situation. For scheduled telehealth appointments, please ensure you have the appropriate link at least a day before your appointment. Telehealth links for psychiatry appointments do not change. Please keep your link saved for all future scheduled appointments. If you misplaced the link for your appointment, please email the front desk at info@ebtseattle.com. Please note it may take a few hours for an administrative staff member to get back to you during business hours. If you miss an appointment because you can’t find your telehealth link, you will be charged for a missed appointment.
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Address
1200 5th Avenue, Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98101