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What services does Dr. Farkas provide?
Dr. Farkas specializes exclusively in psychiatric medication management for adults. She provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication selection and optimization, treatment for complex and treatment-resistant cases, and ongoing medication monitoring. She does not provide psychotherapy, counseling, or talk therapy.
What makes Dr. Farkas different from other psychiatrists?
Dr. Farkas holds rare dual MD/PhD credentials in neuroscience, completed residency at an NIH research center for schizophrenia, and worked in pharmaceutical research developing psychiatric medications. This exceptional training provides sophisticated expertise for complex and treatment-resistant cases beyond typical psychiatric practices.
What conditions does Dr. Farkas treat?
Dr. Farkas treats major depression (including treatment-resistant depression), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD), bipolar disorder, ADHD, insomnia, schizophrenia, postpartum depression, PMDD, perimenopausal depression, and other complex psychiatric conditions requiring expert medication management.
How long are appointments?
Initial psychiatric evaluations are 30-60 minutes, providing comprehensive assessment for accurate diagnosis. Follow-up medication management appointments are typically 20-30 minutes, with frequency based on clinical need—ranging from weekly during acute phases to quarterly for stable maintenance.
Do you accept insurance?
Dr. Farkas is in-network with Aetna and Cigna. For patients with other insurance, she can provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Contact the practice to verify your specific plan coverage and discuss payment options.
Are all appointments via telehealth?
Yes, Dr. Farkas provides 100% telehealth services via secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. All appointments are conducted remotely, eliminating travel time while maintaining professional standards. She does not offer in-person appointments.
What states does Dr. Farkas practice in?
Dr. Farkas is licensed in South Carolina, New York, and Virginia. She can treat patients located in any of these states during appointments, with primary focus on the South Carolina Lowcountry including Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Beaufort County.
Can Dr. Farkas prescribe controlled substances like benzodiazepines or stimulants?
Yes, Dr. Farkas can prescribe controlled substances including benzodiazepines for anxiety and stimulants for ADHD when clinically appropriate. However, her “no harm” philosophy means careful prescribing minimizing dependence risk and prioritizing medications without addiction potential when effective alternatives exist.
Do I need therapy in addition to medication management?
For many conditions, optimal outcomes come from combining medication management with psychotherapy from a separate therapist. Dr. Farkas strongly encourages therapy for conditions like anxiety disorders, trauma, personality issues, and life stressors—providing medication management while you work with a therapist addressing psychological factors.
What if I've tried multiple medications without success?
Treatment-resistant cases are Dr. Farkas’s specialty. Her NIH research center training, pharmaceutical research experience, and MD/PhD expertise enable sophisticated strategies including augmentation approaches, medication combinations, careful diagnostic review, and advanced protocols typically only available at academic medical centers—helping when standard treatment hasn’t worked.
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