Patient Information
Our team at Shore 2 Shore Psychiatry is committed to providing top-tier mental health care and treatment for a wide variety of conditions and disorders.
We collect medical history, ongoing symptoms, and current medication information on the first visit.
To fully understand your unique case and best serve you, we collect pertinent health information and conduct a thorough examination and mental health assessment. Once we complete the initial consultation, we will compile these documents into a comprehensive file and create a customized treatment plan to meet the patient’s goals. This also allows us to communicate and work with the patient’s other health providers, including any specialists, to provide patients with the highest chance of success. We can modify and alter treatment plans as necessary throughout your time with us. We encourage patients to communicate any new health changes or symptoms they experience immediately.
Request An Appointment
New Patients
Before we begin the treatment process, we must first collect some information on your current condition and medical history. New patients will need to complete the "New Patient Information Form," so we can better understand their condition and treat them more effectively.
To schedule an appointment for your initial consultation, call us at (631) 792-7278, and one of our friendly team members will assist you and answer any questions you may have before your visit. We look forward to meeting you and helping you on your road to recovery.
Existing Patients
We are dedicated to providing our patients with ongoing care in their time of need. We believe that mental health is essential to overall well-being and understand that it fluctuates differently for each patient. We urge patients to contact us at any time if they need to change or alter their treatment plan, reschedule an appointment, or address any questions or concerns about their current treatment. If you are experiencing any distress, pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with your condition, please contact our office immediately. If there have been any changes in your medical or mental health, give us a call so we can add them to your file. Our team is available and ready to help.
Payment Methods – PayPal, Venmo, Check. or Cash Accepted and All Major Insurance Plans
Shore 2 Shore Psychiatry is a mental and behavioral health cooperative. As we bring new providers into the practice, they accept only out-of-network benefits for the first three (3) months. We give the patients 2 options.
1. To use out-of-network benefits and get reimbursed by the insurance company.
2. Pay privately until your provider is in-network.
Intakes are $150 - Private Pay
Follow ups are $100 - Private Pay
Welcome to
Shore 2 Shore Psychiatry
Making an Appointment
Seeking mental health care can be intimidating, especially if this is the first time you have sought help. Therefore, we strive to make doing so as easy as possible. This starts with the appointment process. We realize not everyone is comfortable communicating in the same way. This is why we are available to take appointments online or by phone. When you are ready, we invite you to use our online "request appointment tool" at the bottom of this page. All we need is your name, email, and phone. Then one of our helpful staff will get right back to you. Also, please feel free to let us know how year heard about us. Of course Shore 2 Shore Psychiatry is always a phone call away. Please feel free to give our Port Jefferson Station office a call at (631) 792-7278 during regular business hours. Our friendly reception staff will be happy to help you find a time that is convenient for you. We offer flexible hours and strive to meet you on your terms. We realize you have busy lives, and we do not want that to stop you from receiving the treatment you need. Our team realizes that life happens and plans change. Sometimes emergencies come up that our out of your control, and you have to cancel. Please call and cancel 24 hours in advance if possible so we can accommodate other patient requests. We are currently accepting new patients in Port Jefferson Station and the surrounding area. We look forward to hearing from you.
What to Expect
If this is your first time at Shore 2 Shore Psychiatry, let us put you at ease by letting you know what you can expect when you arrive. You will know you are in good hands the moment you walk through our doors at our Port Jefferson Station location and are greeted by our friendly team. Our front desk and waiting room area is a calm and welcoming environment where you can unwind from your day and get ready to focus on your health and well-being. Our helpful front office staff members will be there to greet you and provide you with any information or assistance you need. Be sure to bring your identification or driver's license, contact info, and any other relevant medical information with you. This will be helpful in filling out the new patient information forms. Please let the staff know if you need any help with these forms or the health questionnaire that is included. If you have already filled out the new patient information form online, just have a seat, and we will be with you shortly. Please let us know if you need anything while you wait. Our front office team is here to help familiarize you with the space and our practice. If you have any questions about our treatment process or any of our policies, including our privacy policy, let us know. Your comfort is our top priority.
Initial Examination
You probably have a lot of questions, especially if this is the first time at Shore 2 Shore Psychiatry. One of the first questions many people ask is how long they will need to allow for the first appointment. Though it can vary between individuals and circumstances, we usually advise people to allow one hour for the first appointment. This first appointment is known as the consultation. The consultation is an opportunity for us to get to know you and for you to get to know us. The quality of the doctor-patient relationship is crucial to the success of treatment, and it is something we place a premium on. During this appointment, we will gather important health information so we can get an accurate picture of your health. It is at this time we will take your vitals and go over any additional tests the doctor feels need to be ordered. At this point, we will discuss the current struggles you are having. Please be assured that anything you say in this appointment is confidential. The doctor will listen in an open and nonjudgmental manner, and you do not have to answer any questions you are not ready to. However, the more open you can be and the more information you can provide us, the better we will be able to help you. We will discuss a recommended course of treatment and set a time for your next visit. We reserve the last portion of the consultation for you to ask any questions you have of us and or our treatment process.
Pain Concerns
We emphasize patient comfort in everything we do here at Shore 2 Shore Psychiatry. A large part of a successful treatment process is making sure each patient is comfortable. We want you to feel physically and emotionally at ease in our care. Medical treatment of any type can cause patients to feel anxious, especially if it involves any invasive tests or procedures. First, we will not perform any test or treatment unless we feel it is crucial to helping you get better. Second, we will discuss any concerns you may have and look at all the possible ways we can address these concerns and eliminate as much discomfort as possible. Lastly, we will walk you through any procedure you are unfamiliar with and explain its part in your care plan. Do not hesitate to bring up anything that you are anxious about so we can advise you and put you at ease. Patients may also be concerned about taking new medications. They worry about how they will react to these new medications and what kind of side effects they can expect. We understand these concerns and have a very strict protocol we follow when prescribing new medication to patients. We will carefully consider your health history and any other medications you are currently taking, along with any allergies you may have. We take a great deal of care in matching patients with the right medication and adjusting it when needed. Also, we will provide you with thorough information on any drug we prescribe, as well as help you diminish or avoid any undesirable side effects.
Financial Policy
At Shore 2 Shore Psychiatry, our overarching mission is to provide the highest quality psychiatric care to patients who need it in Port Jefferson Station and the surrounding area. Being in good mental health is vital to all aspects of a person's general health. We believe access to mental health services is also a crucial part of the health of the community at large. Therefore, we strive to remove any barriers to accessing our mental health care services. No one should be left out or avoid seeking the care they need because of worry over how they will pay for it. We believe that everyone deserves top-quality care regardless of their financial situation. To accommodate our clients, we have sliding scale payment plan based off of a Financial Hardship form that can be completed during the registration process. Therefore Shore 2 Shore Psychiatry makes every effort to make our services available to anyone regardless of their finances or whether or not they have health insurance. We accept a number of payment options, including cash, check, financing, and all major credit cards. In addition, we offer payment plans tailored to your budget. We can discuss these in further detail during the consultation. We also offer advice on how to make prescription costs more affordable. Our team will do all we can to work with you. If you have any questions about our financial policy, do not hesitate to call (631) 792-7278. We look forward to helping you.