A practice that listens,
slows down, and
truly cares.
At Mindful Beginnings, we believe psychiatric care should never feel rushed or impersonal. Our practice was built around a simple conviction: when a clinician has the time and space to truly know you, outcomes improve — and so does the experience of getting better.
We thoughtfully blend evidence-based psychiatry with supportive therapies like neurofeedback, pharmacogenetic testing, and tDCS — delivering care that is clinically excellent, deeply compassionate, and tailored to you.
Why so much care feels rushed
— and how we made it different.
Hundreds — often over a thousand — active patients per provider.
Long waitlists. Fifteen-minute medication checks. Insurance codes dictating the visit. The result is care that can feel impersonal — and patients who feel unheard during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
- — 10–15 minute medication visits
- — 6+ week waitlists for appointments
- — Insurance billing dictates the care
Smaller panels. Longer visits. Care that is truly collaborative.
By stepping outside of insurance constraints, we offer extended visits, thoughtful follow-up, and timely access when you need it most. Care becomes a partnership — grounded in clinical expertise and genuine compassion.
- ❀ 45–60 minute appointments
- ❀ Direct, secure provider access
- ❀ Your wellbeing over billing codes
Time to truly listen — and follow through with thoughtful care.
Plans built around your life, your goals, and your biology.
Mental health care should feel like a partnership — never a transaction.
Comprehensive care, thoughtfully delivered.
Medication Management
Evidence-based prescribing with the time and attention to truly optimize your regimen.
Integrative Psychiatry
A whole-person approach combining conventional and complementary tools for lasting wellness.
Neurofeedback
Non-invasive brain training that helps regulate attention, mood, and stress response.
Audio Visual Entrainment
Gentle light and sound therapy that helps the brain shift into calmer, more focused states.
Medical Marijuana Certification
Compassionate evaluation and certification for qualifying conditions in New York State.
Pharmacogenetic (PGx) Testing
Genetic insights that take the guesswork out of finding the right medication for your body.
tDCS
Transcranial direct current stimulation — a gentle, non-invasive treatment for mood and cognition.
Adjunctive Therapies
Carefully selected supportive treatments that round out and amplify your care plan.
Simple, honest subscriptions.
No surprise bills. No insurance back-and-forth. Choose the level of support that fits your needs — and change it whenever life changes. ✨ Initial evaluation is included with every subscription.
For established patients who only need medication management with minimal support.
- ✓ Established patients
- ✓ Medication management
- ✓ Routine refills & monitoring
- ✓ Initial evaluation included
For patients starting new medications or needing more frequent, hands-on support.
- ✓ Frequent check-ins
- ✓ Active medication titration
- ✓ Priority messaging
- ✓ Initial evaluation included
For patients receiving medication management + therapy, navigating life changes, or wanting extra support.
- ✓ Medication + therapy combo
- ✓ More frequent visits
- ✓ Life-transition support
- ✓ Initial evaluation included
Want a deeper breakdown of what's included in each tier? Contact us today and we'll walk you through it.
15+ years of experience meets genuine compassion.
With over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, I have supported individuals facing complex psychiatric conditions, life transitions, and deeply personal challenges. My work has spanned acute inpatient psychiatry, outpatient care, community-based services, and developmental and adolescent populations — across the entire lifespan.
Over time, I grew concerned about the limitations of traditional healthcare models. High patient volumes, brief appointments, and insurance-driven decisions can make it difficult to provide the thoughtful, individualized care people deserve. I founded this practice because I believe mental healthcare should feel collaborative, unhurried, and human.
My approach is rooted in empathy, clinical expertise, and evidence-based practice. I take time to understand the full picture — not just symptoms, but context, history, and goals — integrating traditional psychiatric treatment with complementary modalities when appropriate. By operating outside of insurance networks, I can prioritize clinical judgment, accessibility, and continuity without the constraints that often interfere with meaningful therapeutic work.
Above all, my goal is to provide a space where individuals feel heard, respected, and supported as they move toward greater stability and well-being.
"Care designed to feel human."
"For the first time, I felt like my provider actually knew me. Visits don't feel rushed — they feel like a real conversation. This is what mental health care should be."
Located in the heart of Victor.
Ready for care that feels different?
Reach out today to schedule a consultation or learn more about our subscription packages. We'll take the time to understand what you need.