PTSD care through telehealth

When trauma-related concerns continue

People can have many reactions after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The National Institute of Mental Health explains that PTSD may be diagnosed when symptoms continue after a traumatic event and begin to interfere with daily life. Experiencing trauma does not mean a person will develop PTSD.

If trauma-related concerns are affecting sleep, concentration, relationships, work or other parts of daily life, you can discuss the pattern during a psychiatric evaluation. You can ask how sensitive questions and privacy will be handled before sharing details. Ask which therapy options are available and whether care would involve an outside therapist or specialist.

Questions for an evaluation

• Which concerns are affecting daily life, and when did they begin?
• What previous care, medications or diagnoses should be reviewed?
• Would medication management fit my needs?
• Would care need to be coordinated with a therapist, primary-care clinician or another specialist?
• Which services are outside LisaCare’s scope?

Care is provided by Prisca Oketch, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. LisaCare serves all ages across the lifespan in English and Swahili. Review the specialties overview and meet Prisca.

Telehealth location and fees

Eligible patients must be physically located in Texas, Oregon or Washington during an appointment. Insurance networks differ by state. Medicaid is accepted in Oregon only. Washington appointments are currently cash-pay while insurance enrollment is pending.

Cash-pay fees are $200 for an initial visit and $150 for a follow-up. LisaCare lists a $75 monthly Gold membership for follow-up appointments in medication management and brief psychotherapy; patients can cancel anytime. Review fees and insurance and ask what the Gold membership includes.

How to start

Contact LisaCare to arrange the 15-minute eligibility consultation before booking an initial visit. It costs $15 and is credited toward the initial visit if you proceed. The consultation is separate from the $200 initial visit available through online scheduling.

Ask about PTSD-care eligibility or review appointment options.