An excellent program that includes everything the psychiatrist and mental health professional needs to steamline their practice
BackgroundYou can contact us at 707-413-0786
How did this program happen?
We have, collectively, been involved in clinical practice for over 40 years, and during that time
have seen several editions of the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (the "DSM) come and go, usually with a
bewildering number of changes in what constitutes a "mental disorder" (which are usually determined by plebiscite,
rather than by a true patho-physiolgical basis). Also, during that time, hosts of new medications have been introduced
or withdrawn. The result has been a scramble to keep current with changing trends. The conclusion is that a real need
exists for a single repository of current information related to the practice of psychiatry and mental health counseling. So, we
wrote this program to fill that need. We rapidly found that many other practioners found the program to be an indispensible aid
in their practices, so we decided to offer it to the public.
Who wrote it and why?
The program was written by Dr. John A. Freeman,
who obtained his MD degree from McGill Medical School, his psychiatry training at the Wilford Hall USAF Hospital and the Air Force School of
Aerospace Medicine, his fellowship training under Sir John Eccles
(Nobel Laureate), and his PhD from MIT in Molecular Neurobiology and Computer Science, and who practiced medicine and
did neurobiological research at Harvard and Vanderbilt Medical Schools for over 25 years.
Freeman wrote the program initially for use in his own clinical practice, because there were no other programs that
had all of the necessary functions for a comprehensive practice. The program caught on with other mental health professionals, and here it is.
Over the years, Dr. Freeman has been asked to write a number of audio programs for his son, Russ Freeman, whose band,
The Rippington's, has won numerous awards, including several Grammies. Many of these programs are available at http://www.BlackDiamondSoundSystems.com.
The present program was written at the behest of Millennia Media, purveyors of some of the best audio equipment available. The program is an extension of
the previous program written by Dr. Freeman to control the HV3R series of microphone preamplifiers.
How does it work?
To set up an appointment, simply fill out the form provided, or telephone or email us. Sessions can be conducted by video-conferencing, or by telephone. For video, you need a small Webcam, which plugs into your computer and costs about $30, and has a built-in microphone. Most laptop computers now come with a built-in Webcam and microphone. The Webcam lets the clinician and you see and hear each other in real time, very much like being in the clinician’s office. To keep a video appointment, you simply click on the button in the Video Session tab to start the appointment at the specified time. There is no software to install.
How much does it cost?
The introductory session is free. We charge standard fees set by the major medical insurance companies and by Medicare and TriCare. The federal government has recently greatly expanded its coverage of psychiatric and counseling services. If you have any questions, please use one of the forms provided to contact us.
Is it really effective?
Yes, very much so. (Please check out the “Links”, which contain information about some of the numerous studies that have shown the effectiveness of online mental health services.) We are very experienced clinicians, having worked in private practice and at major medical schools for many years, and having won numerous awards for clinical practice, research, and teaching. Virtually all of our patients have claimed that the online experience is superior to the experience of traveling to and waiting to be seen at a standard treatment facility. The sessions are totally private and secure, and all information is strictly privileged. The sessions are one-on-one, person-to-person, with sessions scheduled at the patient’s convenience and with no waiting time involved.
What about medications?
We are fully licensed and insured to dispense medications over the Internet in a number of different states. Some pain medications require the signature of a local physician, usually the family doctor, with whom we make the appropriate arrangements.
What is the down-side?
We have yet to encounter any significant difficulties or lack of effectiveness, compared to private practice. As with any doctor-patient interaction, the chief goals are to establish an enduring sense of trust, and the ability to come to terms with the challenges one faces.
Over the years, Dr. Freeman has been asked to write a number of audio programs for his son, Russ Freeman, whose band, The Rippington's, has won numerous awards, including several Grammies. Many of these programs are available at http://www.BlackDiamondSoundSystems.com. The present program was written at the behest of Millennia Media, purveyors of some of the best audio equipment available. The program is an extension of the previous program written by Dr. Freeman to control the HV3R series of microphone preamplifiers.
To set up an appointment, simply fill out the form provided, or telephone or email us. Sessions can be conducted by video-conferencing, or by telephone. For video, you need a small Webcam, which plugs into your computer and costs about $30, and has a built-in microphone. Most laptop computers now come with a built-in Webcam and microphone. The Webcam lets the clinician and you see and hear each other in real time, very much like being in the clinician’s office. To keep a video appointment, you simply click on the button in the Video Session tab to start the appointment at the specified time. There is no software to install.
The introductory session is free. We charge standard fees set by the major medical insurance companies and by Medicare and TriCare. The federal government has recently greatly expanded its coverage of psychiatric and counseling services. If you have any questions, please use one of the forms provided to contact us.
Yes, very much so. (Please check out the “Links”, which contain information about some of the numerous studies that have shown the effectiveness of online mental health services.) We are very experienced clinicians, having worked in private practice and at major medical schools for many years, and having won numerous awards for clinical practice, research, and teaching. Virtually all of our patients have claimed that the online experience is superior to the experience of traveling to and waiting to be seen at a standard treatment facility. The sessions are totally private and secure, and all information is strictly privileged. The sessions are one-on-one, person-to-person, with sessions scheduled at the patient’s convenience and with no waiting time involved.
We are fully licensed and insured to dispense medications over the Internet in a number of different states. Some pain medications require the signature of a local physician, usually the family doctor, with whom we make the appropriate arrangements.
We have yet to encounter any significant difficulties or lack of effectiveness, compared to private practice. As with any doctor-patient interaction, the chief goals are to establish an enduring sense of trust, and the ability to come to terms with the challenges one faces.