How to Get Started
DR. lin is committed to working with you to create an effective treatment plan that addresses your psychiatric issues. Common problems include chronic depression, adjustment disorders, anxiety, trauma, mood swings, psychotic symptoms, ADD/ADHD, and relationship problems. They may also involve medical problems such as adrenal insufficiency from long-standing stress or pre-menstrual or peri-menopausal mood disorders.
Advanced Psychiatric Care of Santa Barbara
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Center
This is followed by a discussion with Dr Lin about her diagnosis and treatment recommendations. She may order some lab tests, request medical records or prescribe medications. If therapy is warranted, she will discuss a plan for that. If you are already receiving therapy, Dr Lin is happy to talk with your therapist and coordinate treatment.
Subsequent appointments are generally 20-30 minutes. Therapy sessions are 50 minutes. They are usually scheduled weekly or monthly. Here, Dr Lin will want to closely monitor your progress and adjust medications, therapy or supplements as needed.
FOR GENERAL PSYCHIATRY, we start with 90 minute psychiatric interview during which Dr Lin will want to hear about your past and your present emotional state, your medical history and your goals.
Fees (effective 12/1/11):
New Patient Evaluation (90 minutes): $400
Therapy + Medication Management (50-60 minutes): $300
TMS Therapy Requirements Vary: Please Contact Us
Medication Follow-Up (20-30 minutes): $175
No-Shows (Or last minute cancellations within 24 Hours of appointment): Full Appointment Fee.
Brief Phone or Email (Under 10 Minutes): No Fee
Extended or Multiple Phone Calls or Emails (Over 10 Minutes, Cumulative): $150 per 20 Mins
Document Preparation: $75 per Page
How to pay:
Advanced Psychiatric Care takes checks, debit cards or credit cards. Payment is expected at each appointment.
Insurance:
We are not contracted with insurance companies. If you choose to use your insurance, you may be able to negotiate payments in advance, or we can provide you a receipt that includes your diagnosis code to submit for possible reimbursement.
Contacting Dr Lin:
If you would like to meet with Dr. Lin for an initial or follow-up appointment, please call Advanced Psychiatric Care at 805-845-2323.
Note: Dr. Lin does not accept all patients. Sometimes she may feel another health provider is more appropriate, such as in the case of severe substance abuse.
For established patients, it is best to keep regular appointments so questions and issues can be addressed fully and in person. However, if an urgent need arises you may call or email Dr Lin. She will get back to you as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours. She does not respond to text messages.
New Patient Intake Forms: Download Here
If you ARE considering tms therapy -- the new treatment for resistant depression -- your first step will be a free initial consultation with TMS Coordinator Christina Guest. She will do a diagnostic evaluation to make sure you are an appropriate candidate for TMS.
Prior to your first tms treatment, Dr Lin will want to complete a 90-minute psychiatric evaluation. She will carefully review your medical and psychiatric history and create a customized treatment plan for you.
(For more on our approach to depression, see More About TMS Therapy.)
“In my diagnosis and treatment, I take into account fundamental physiological processes including the various hormone systems and the nutrients necessary to activate them.” -- Dr. Lin
“The effects of trauma and stress on physical and emotional well-being are not to be overlooked.” -- Dr Lin
“Common symptoms of reduced adrenal function include lack of complete response to antidepressant medication, fatigue, lack of motivation, frequent colds, and foggy thinking. But we can help.” -- Dr. Lin