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What is therapy like? What does a typical session with you look like?

Mike PolewskiM

Mike Polewski

DMSc, PA-C
Online Therapy
Hello! I’m a dedicated healthcare physician associate provider with extensive experience in psychiatry, addiction, primary care, and urgent care medicine. I take an integrative approach to treatment with evidence-based therapies. In addition to medication therapies, I have knowledge in herbs, supplements, and lifestyle modifications and practices. I am well-versed in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, from acute illnesses to chronic health issues. I believe in a patient-centered approach and aim to understand each patient's medical history and current health concerns. Whether it’s through consultations, urgent appointments, or follow-up visits, I am committed to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care. I am here to provide empathetic, thorough, and knowledgeable care for all your health needs. Let's work together to achieve your best possible health! Specialties Weight Loss General Practice Urgent Care Primary Care Psychiatry Addiction Medicine Conditions treated Weight loss Depression Anxiety Bipolar disorders PTSD Substance abuse Eating disorders Personality disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Alcohol Dependency Co-occurring disorders UTI Sinus infection Opioid addiction Suboxone Practice description We are not a typical mental health office. We take an integrative approach to behavioral health. We do treat all mental health, but along with those who are struggling with a substance use disorder, in addition to seeking help with mental health. We offer affordable treatment for mild to moderate substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions as well as select primary care services. Insurance UnitedHealthcare Patients type Adults, Seniors, couples , family
Sofia ArrasS

Sofia Arras

PMHNP-BC
Online Therapy
Hello! My name is Sofia C. Arras, and I am a dedicated mental health nurse practitioner with extensive experience across various age groups, from children to seniors. I specialize in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. I have worked in numerous healthcare settings, providing care in areas like med-surg, neurology, geriatrics, and rehab. My experience includes both general and mental health assessments, ensuring comprehensive care for all my patients. I am well-versed in management and have effectively administered vaccinations and provided support during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic. As part of my holistic approach, I emphasize patient education on health promotion, disease management, recovery, and medication. Open communication with my patients is key, and I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone. In addition to my clinical work, I have served as a nursing professor, teaching mental health, fundamentals of nursing, and advanced health practices at several universities. This experience allows me to stay current with best practices and continually improve the quality of care I provide. I am passionate about helping my patients achieve their best mental and physical health. Let’s work together to reach your wellness goals. Specialties • Psychiatry • Child Psychiatry • Adult Psychiatry Conditions treated • ADHD • Anxiety • Anxiety disorders • Autism • Behavioral issues • Bipolar disorders • Depression • Eating disorders • Female Psychiatry • Geriatric Psychiatry • Insomnia • Mood disorders • Obsessive-Compulsive • OCD • Personality Disorders • Personality disorders • PTSD • Schizophrenia • Sleep problems • Substance abuse • Trauma and PTSD Treatment philosophy As your prescriber, I provide comprehensive and compassionate care to help you become the best version of yourself by providing high-quality mental health services. With experience across the lifespan, I am dedicated to improving your quality of life. My goal is to maintain your mental wellness through open communication and support you every step of the way. Treatment approach • Person-Focused • Brief Therapy • Motivational Therapy • Supportive Psychotherapy Insurance Accepted • Aetna • Cigna • Optum • Blue Cross Blue Shield • Oscar Health • UnitedHealthcare
Madison SchmelzM

Madison Schmelz

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Online Therapy
Let's face it, adulting is hard! There's only 24 hours in a day, but we're supposed to somehow find time to keep up with work and school, do chores and household responsibilities, maintain a social life, please the family, sleep 8 hours a night, eat healthy, workout, and figure out what we want to do for the rest of our life. You may be struggling to find a balance between all the things on your plate and thinking, how am I supposed to do all of this by myself? Hi, I'm Maddi. I specialize in helping college students, young adults, and teens transition into adulthood with confidence. I'm the therapist that's easy to talk to, with a bubbly personality, and a seemingly endless supply of ideas. My approach to therapy focuses on collaborating with you so we can work together to help you find a balance and figure out this adulting stuff. Through the therapy process you will find clarity, direction, and purpose. I am a believer that no matter where you start, you'll always end up exactly where you're meant to be. So I encourage you to show up to therapy exactly as you are and we can figure out the rest together. During therapy we will talk, laugh, and maybe even cry, as we work together to help you evolve into the best version of yourself. Therapy sessions with me are aimed to make you feel as comfortable as possible. This means you can bring snacks, blankets, or fidgets, you can take breaks if needed, you can wear sweats, slippers, heels, or anything in between, you can put on music, adjust the lighting, diffuse essential oils, and sit on the floor or the couch. I know starting something new can be scary, so if you have questions or are still feeling a bit unsure, let’s talk! Reach out to schedule your free consultation today.
Elizabeth KaluanyaE

Elizabeth Kaluanya

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Online & In-Person
Hello! I am Elizabeth Kaluanya, a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C. I have more than a decade of experience working in various clinical settings as a nurse; and then seven years as a Nurse practitioner focusing on delivering a high level of care to individuals, as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), ensuring comprehensive evaluation encounter care for my patients. Ensuring comprehensive evaluation care for my patients. I studied at the University of Houston Victoria-Sugar Land Texas, where I earned my undergraduate degree in Nursing, then obtained my graduate degree in nursing from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Post Masters ​certification in Psychiatry at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburgh, Texas. I am warm, and respect clients' and family preferences, and my care approach ensures the delivery of optimum treatment tailored to your care plan. After a thorough assessment, recommendations are based on prioritizing individual needs, using a holistic and compassionate approach to addressing the full range of patient’s needs to teens, adults, and families. Treatment focuses on using psychotherapy and medication management with maximum treatment benefits and minimal side effects while reviewing all plans with the client. I have licenses in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Washington State. *Specialties •Mental Health •Psychiatry •Adult Psychiatry Conditions treated •Depression •Anxiety •Bipolar disorders •PTSD •Eating disorders •Insomnia •Relationship issues •Family counseling •Mood disorders •Panic attacks •Substance abuse •OCD •Personality disorders •Geriatric Psychiatry •Obsessive-Compulsive •Trauma and PTSD •Antisocial Personality •Behavioral Issues •Borderline Personality (BPD) •Career Counseling •Chronic Illness •Chronic Impulsivity •Coping Skills •Emotional Disturbance •Geriatric and Seniors •LGBTQ+ •Oppositional Defiance (ODD) •Peer Relationships •Self Esteem •Stress •Women's Issues *Practice description At Lifeway, we are evidence-based practice providers, we provide holistic and compassionate care and ensure your individual goals are met. I deliver care via telepsychiatry, and through a safe approach and specialize in treating patient that are struggling with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, insomnia, bipolar, eating disorders, PTSD, and other mental health problems to adults, teens, and families. Treatment focuses on using psychotherapy and medication management with maximum treatment benefits and minimal side effects. *Treatment philosophy At Lifeway Mental Health & Wellness Care the provider is warm and respect clients and family preferences, ensuring the delivery of optimum treatment. After a thorough assessment, recommendations are based on prioritizing individual needs, using a holistic and compassionate approach to addressing the full range of patients’ needs. Our telemedicine platform prioritizes confidentiality and privacy, ensuring that patient personal information remains secure throughout their telehealth sessions. *Treatment approach •Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) •Mindfulness-Based(MBCT) •Trauma-Focused •Person-Focused •Play Therapy