Telehealth psychiatry FAQ

New patients are usually seen within 1–2 weeks. Open times are shown when you book. If none fit, ask in chat or call 773-312-3858 to be added to the waitlist.

Yes. Dr. Brown is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. For children and teens, a parent or guardian takes part for about 20 to 30 minutes. See the child & adolescent page for more.

Yes. Every visit is by video, so you can be anywhere in Kansas or Missouri, from Wichita and Garden City to St. Louis and Springfield. You need to be physically in the state during the visit.

Yes, for now. Illinois patients can book a new-patient video evaluation.

Dr. Brown does not provide ERP himself. He often works with people who have already done ERP or understand the ideas and still feel stuck — combining medication, dynamic therapy, and lifestyle support. He collaborates with ERP therapists. He is listed in the International OCD Foundation directory as a medication prescriber.

Yes — that is a common reason people reach out. When skills make sense but symptoms, sleep, mood, focus, or daily follow-through still get in the way, a psychiatrist who also does therapy can help.

Dr. Brown is listed in the International OCD Foundation directory, and on Psychology Today for Illinois and Kansas. Links are on the About and OCD pages of this site.

Yes. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Brown prescribes and manages medications and also offers ongoing dynamic talk therapy when that is a good fit.

After payment you receive a superbill/receipt to submit yourself. Ask your insurer how they want claims filed and what your out-of-network benefits are.

Personal and health information is stored with encrypted practice systems (including secure mail/files such as Proton) and clinical tools used for care. Secure channels only. Data is not shared without your written request (or as required by law).

A brief phone question is fine: call 773-312-3858. Most questions are also answered in website chat. The first appointment is a new-patient video evaluation of about 90–100 minutes, which you can book online when ready. Therapists coordinating care may call the practice.

If the open new-client times don’t fit, or you have flexibility and want an earlier slot if one opens, say so in chat or call the practice to be placed on the waitlist.