Frequently Asked Questions

Rethink Psychiatry is a fee-for-service practice. Payment is due at the time of service. The practice does not participate with insurance and does not bill insurance companies. Because Dr. Kalyanapu has opted out of Medicare, services cannot be submitted to Medicare for reimbursement.

- Initial consultation (30 minutes): $100.
- Comprehensive evaluation: $900.
- Follow-up appointments: $380 per hour.
Lab testing, specialty testing, supplements, and other outside services are billed separately by the vendor. Expected costs are reviewed in advance. Patients pursuing a more in-depth functional or metabolic workup should expect higher first-year costs.
Rethink Psychiatry is a fee-for-service practice and does not participate with insurance plans or insurance billing.
Yes, in many cases. Routine follow-ups may be done by phone or video, while comprehensive evaluations and some other visits may require in-person care. Patients must be physically located in Maryland, Virginia, Michigan, or Florida at the time of a telemedicine visit.
Dr. Kalyanapu combines standard psychiatric care with a broader evaluation of the biological, psychological, and environmental factors affecting mental health. Depending on the case, treatment may include medication, nutrition, lifestyle changes, supplements, and selected complementary therapies.
Dr. Kalyanapu’s work is informed by a functional medicine perspective, meaning she looks for underlying contributors to symptoms rather than focusing on diagnosis and medication alone. In psychiatry, that can include factors such as sleep, gut health, hormones, inflammation, nutrition, and other medical issues when relevant.
Yes, when appropriate. Medications are used thoughtfully and selectively, with attention to benefit, burden, dose, and duration. Non-medication strategies are considered whenever possible, but some patients will still need prescription treatment.
Dr. Kalyanapu has advanced psychotherapy training, but the practice is currently focused primarily on biological and integrative psychiatric treatment. Referral to trusted therapists and counselors is recommended when ongoing psychotherapy is needed.
Dr. Kalyanapu sees children, adolescents, and adults, including patients with ADHD, OCD, PTSD, TBI, ASD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and other complex presentations.
For urgent or life-threatening concerns, please go to your nearest emergency room.
You may reach the office through the patient portal, by phone, or by email. Most scheduling and administrative questions are handled by office staff, while clinical matters come directly to Dr. Kalyanapu.