Frequently Asked Questions About Lucera Health Services

  • We provide mental health services for both adults and children ages 5 and up. Although Lucera emphasizes mental health, our comprehensive assessment and treatment approach is intended to be tailored to each individual's unique whole-health and wellness needs.  We support the complex health journey of every body shape, size, and identity.  We also offer support around obesity management, perinatal health and wellness, and perimenopausal/menopausal transitions.

  • Yes, absolutely! We offer in-person appointments at our office and virtual services to accommodate your preferences and schedule. Many clients appreciate the flexibility of having both options available. 

  • Your initial appointment includes a comprehensive 90-minute assessment divided into meaningful segments. For adult clients, this time is spent getting to know you, your history, your priorities/goals in order to develop a collaborative, personalized treatment plan.

    For children and adolescents, we conduct a 45-minute virtual consultation with parents first to gather background information, followed by a 45-minute in-person session with your child. This approach allows us to understand the parents' perspective and assess your child or teen’s needs directly.

  • The frequency of appointments depends on your individual needs:

    • Initially, most patients are seen within 2-4 weeks after the first session

    • If your situation requires more support, we may recommend more frequent visits

    • Once we establish a treatment plan that's working well, appointments are typically scheduled every 3-6 months for maintenance

  • Yes, we provide ADHD assessments for both children and adults.

    For children, we start with a parent consultation before meeting with the child. This approach allows us to gather a comprehensive history from parents, teachers, and other caregivers. We typically incorporate standardized measures such as the Vanderbilt Parent and Teacher Assessment Scales.

    For adults, we incorporate objective computerized testing alongside standardized subjective measures to support diagnosis. We evaluate psychosocial factors, mood, and overall health in all cases to determine appropriate treatment.

  • We always begin with a full 90-minute assessment to comprehensively understand your needs. If you don't currently have a therapist and would like to engage in therapy work, we can establish a schedule of therapeutic sessions if we determine it's a good fit.

    Our therapeutic approaches include:

    • Brainspotting

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

    • Internal Family Systems 

    • Somatic Experiencing

Common Questions About Medications, Treatment, Communication, & Support

  • We understand that starting something new or different can feel challenging.  We’re committed to being available to answer your questions and concerns in a timely, personal manner. We work in partnership with you so that you know what to expect and feel supported throughout your treatment journey.

    Through our secure messaging system, you can reach out with any concerns about side effects or questions about your treatment plan at any time of day, and we'll respond directly within 24-48 hours (often sooner).

  • Yes, we often recommend supplements in conjunction with other treatment approaches.  We do not make money from offering specific supplements or brands, therefore all our recommendations are unbiased and grounded in solid, evidence-based research.

    We take a holistic approach to mental health and recognize that nutritional support is important to your overall wellness plan.

  • After your first appointment, you'll be added to our secure patient portal (Spruce), which provides a private messaging system to communicate with your provider. This gives you access to ask questions any time of day, and we'll respond directly within 24-48 hours.

    This ongoing, targeted support is included in your care and ensures you never feel alone in your treatment journey.

Questions About Fees or Services?

We understand that investing in mental and physical health care is a significant decision. If you have any questions about our fees, insurance options, or what our services include beyond scheduled session time, please email us at welcome@lucerahealth.co

We'd love to discuss how we can work together to address your needs while considering your unique circumstances. Our commitment is transparency and ensuring you feel comfortable with your care plan from the beginning.