Joshua Valinsky, APRN
About your Provider:
“I follow the latest developments within the field of mental health, and as a part of that, I offer pharmacogenetic testing to help inform medication decisions.”
What was your path to becoming a Nurse Practitioner?
I worked as a registered nurse in a hospital setting and summer camps and discovered a love for psychiatry and a natural gift for alleviating suffering. After a decade of experience as a nurse, I attended the University of Pennsylvania and enrolled in a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program. I have enjoyed caring for patients in private practice in Connecticut since 2018.
What should someone know about working with you?
I collaborate with numerous area therapists to offer medication management services to their therapy clientele. My specialties include psychopharmacology for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I utilize a thoughtful, gentle approach to improving mental health. Medications are offered when indicated and prescribed using the lowest effective doses. I use the fewest possible medicines to help patients feel better.
What are you most excited about within the evolving mental health landscape?
I follow the latest developments within the field of mental health, and as a part of that, I offer pharmacogenetic testing to help inform medication decisions. Patients have the option to have a simple cheek swab taken either in the office or at home. A comprehensive report is then generated to help reduce the trial and error of prescribing medications.
How would patients describe your personality and approach?
My patients describe me as kind, nonjudgmental, and intelligent. I take a compassionate approach to alleviate suffering, and I truly care for my patient’s health and well-being.
“I take a compassionate approach to alleviate suffering, and I truly care for my patient’s health and well-being.”
About Westport Mental Health:
Westport Mental Health is an adult psychiatry private practice offering telehealth and in-person appointments. The practice is dedicated to providing the highest quality mental health services at a reasonable cost. This is accomplished by eliminating the overhead expenses of a large clinic, while at the same time offering unparalleled responsiveness to clients. New patients are scheduled for their first appointment within one week. Client communication is personally responded to by Joshua. There is no need to endure long wait times to hear back from administrative staff. Patients can text, email, or call Josh and expect a response often immediately. A cutting edge client communications system (smartphone app) specially designed for mental health care is used to facilitate easy HIPAA-compliant interactions with your clinician. Conveniently, medications are electronically prescribed directly to your pharmacy; and if needed, labs are seamlessly transmitted through an online lab portal. The focus of Westport Mental Health is on providing intelligent, responsive mental health care at a fraction of the cost demanded by larger practices.
Policies:
Westport Mental Health provides adult psychiatric services for patients age 18 and older. However, under special circumstances, patients who are minors are accepted at the discretion of the provider. Please contact the practice when scheduling a minor patient.
Westport Mental Health is focused on providing a high level of personalized care, while maintaining reasonable costs to patients. Patients whose insurance is not currently accepted will automatically be issued a “superbill” form that can be submitted for out of network coverage to insurance plans.
Payment must be made in full at time of scheduled sessions. A valid credit card must be kept on file with “autopay” to pay for services outside of insurance coverage such as copay and deductible, and out of network. Alternatively, you may pay at time of service by cash or check.
Cancellation Policy: Appointments must be canceled/rescheduled at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance or you will be responsible for full payment ($325 for Initial Evaluation / $200 for Follow Up Appointment) for the missed visit. In the case of illness or transportation issues, we can conduct your scheduled session by phone or video conference.
Please review the full terms and conditions when scheduling your initial evaluation. A full intake packet will be emailed to you upon scheduling your appointment.
Pricing:
Insurance is accepted, however “out of network” insurance and private pay costs are detailed below, and the required forms for reimbursement are sent monthly to patients.
Initial Evaluation (comprehensive evaluation, history, and treatment plan): $325
Follow Up Appointment (continued medication management and therapy): $200