What insurances do you accept?

I am currently in-network with Optum/United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, and Medicare. I do not accept Medicaid at this time.

What states do you see patients in?

I currently see patients in Illinois only. If someone wants to be seen by telehealth, they must be physically present in Illinois during the visit.

Do you see children/adolescents?

I technically can. However, I am also obligated to disclose that I am not Board Certified in child/adolescent psychiatry, and as such, I have not had the specialized training that most child/adolescent psychiatrists have. If you’d still like to have your child see me, please reach out and we can discuss what the next steps would be. If I feel that I would not be able to provide the care your child needs, I am happy to help you find someone who can.

What’s with the name?

The mycelium of a fungus is the root-like structure that decomposes detritus and provides nutrients to the fungus. The largest living organism in the world is widely considered to be a fungus, not because of the fruiting body (the part classically thought of as a mushroom), but because of the miles-wide mycelium network beneath it. The mycelium is what is responsible for taking what is often thought of as waste or refuse and transforming it into something new. Mycelium networks can be quite strong and are capable of lifting large stones and breaking apart buildings; they are also being looked at as sustainable building material. I like the idea that mental health involves taking what we think of as the “unwanted” parts of our headspace and transforming them into something that can be useful and even appreciated. This process may take time, but in the end, under the surface, we can develop expansive and resilient psyches and support systems that allow us to grow ever stronger in the future.

… is the explanation I came up with after the fact. I mostly chose it because it sounded cool.