Psychiatry in Alexandria

Most insurances will cover both psychiatry appointments and medication for mental health. How much Lexapro costs depends on your insurance and factors like deductible, copay, and coinsurance. You can call your insurance provider to get a cost estimate or reach out to Lifebulb. We can check your insurance coverage for you. Remember, Lexapro is a brand name for a mental health medication. Generic medications are available with equal effectiveness and at less cost.

Congrats—you’re taking your first step to better mental health! Come to your first Alexandria psychiatry session ready to talk about why you’re there, what you hope to gain from psychiatry, what you’ve been struggling with, and a little bit about your background. We also encourage you to ask any questions you have about Lexapro or online psychiatry. Remember to keep an open mind. Your psychiatrist is a medical doctor with many years of experience and may have a different medication in mind that will fit your needs better.

Taking Lexapro can cause changes in mood, sleep, appetite, weight, and more. Take note of all these symptom changes (the good and bad) and report back to your psychiatrist. They can tweak your Lexapro dosage to make it optimally suited for your needs.

A psychiatrist visit isn’t a one-and-done thing. Expect to see your psychiatrist once a month until you find the right dosage of Lexapro to meet your needs. After that, you can expect to see your Alexandria psychiatrist once every 6 months or so, depending on how your symptoms change. Keeping up to date with your medication, making tweaks as necessary, and updating your psychiatrist on side effects are important to the longevity of your health and wellness.