About Amy Thomson, NP
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who trained at the University of California, San Francisco. I have been a Community Mental Health provider in the Bay Area community for 18 years. With a client- centered lens and evidence-based practice I provide psychiatric assessments, medications and psychotherapy for adults. I listen with a sincere interest to understanding your experience & concerns and with a compassionate approach teach adaptive strategies that foster wellness. Building a strong therapeutic connection is one of the aspects of this work I enjoy the most. Treatment planning integrates medication & support from non pharmaceutical interventions such as mindfulness, sleep hygiene, exercise, spiritual practice, social support and psychotherapy to reunite your mind and body. My area of focus is psychological trauma and mood disorders.
Services
Initial Assessment
$400 - 60 min
During our first meeting, which will typically last approximately 60 minutes, we will begin by getting to know each other. This will offer us an opportunity to discuss your symptoms, supports, and stressors. As part of fully understanding your mental health, you may be required to complete a few additional forms. At the conclusion of the assessment, we will discuss your diagnosis and our treatment recommendations, which may involve a combination of therapy, medication, and additional supports. If medication is prescribed, you will receive a prescription and follow-up recommendations. Depending on your history and current medical conditions, we may require more than one session to complete the assessment.
Follow-Up Medication Management & Psychotherapy Visit
$350 50 min / $175 25 min
Follow-up visits generally last between 25 and 50 minutes and are essentially a regular check-in with your Nurse Practitioner to discuss progress, symptoms, and any potential side effects. It is our goal to collaboratively work with you in developing a plan of action that moves you forward towards optimum health. Therefore, based on your progress, follow-up visits could occur frequently, say every two weeks, or as infrequently as three months apart.
Telehealth
We want to make accessing care as convenient as possible for you, and therefore offer Telehealth services. You can participate from the comfort of your own home or office, via an interactive audio-visual interface. A compatible mobile or desktop device with reliable internet connectivity and privacy are all you need. Your patient portal will deliver instructions for accessing the visit online. Our team will provide guidance toward resolving any potential technical difficulties.
Ketamine Assisted Therapy
Individual curated Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) experiences including preparation and integration sessions in a comfortable healing environment in our Oakland office. KAP is a synergy of Ketamine’s proven efficacy in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders with psychotherapy. Together we weave the teachings from the Ketamine experiences into your life in a manner that supports your healing and growth.
Intake Assessment 75 min $400
Preparation, Intention setting, and Integration sessions 60 min $300
Medicine Visits offered with Lozenges or Intramuscularly $900
A typical treatment plan includes intake assessment, preparation sessions, three to five medicine sessions, and integration sessions. Each treatment plan is individualized and some people need more or less depending on their situation.
Free consult with Amy Thomson, NP (request through Patient Portal)
On this call, we will review your current situation and a brief overview of my services and options to move forward, If I do not think my practice is the best fit I am happy to provide referral alternatives.
Day Long Retreat
Oakland Hills under a tree canopy
November 2nd or November 9th
A day-long ketamine-assisted group psychotherapy retreat where we will use intramuscular (IM) ketamine in a group setting outdoors. The day will include group process, intention setting, journey space, and integration. The retreat is hosted by both Karen Sprinkel Ancelet, MFT, and Amy Thomson, NP. The group ketamine journey often facilitates a collective healing energy that is unique from the “one on one” experiences. $200 Intake Assessment fee from Amy Thomson, NP before the retreat is required (exception if already approved).
Must have previous ketamine experience before joining the retreat. To sign up go to Karen Sprinkel Ancelet's website and follow the prompts.
Trainings Include: Sage Integrative Health Ketamine Training, In-bodied Ketamine Training, Anna Glazer MD Online Fellowship Reproductive and Integrative Psychiatry & Health
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