What types of mental health problems do you treat?
Dr. Sarah Schirmer, DNP often sees patients who are already seeing a therapist to prescribe psychotropic medications that may also address problems with anxiety, disordered eating, panic, phobias, intrusive thoughts/obsessions, compulsions, post-traumatic stress, mood instability, depression, suicidal ideation, sleep difficulties, attention, and concentration, for example. For some patients Dr. Schirmer, DNP is the only and/or first mental health provider they will see. She will conduct an evaluation and provide treatment recommendations, prescribe medication, and make referrals for additional care as appropriate.
Do you provide talk therapy?
Yes. Depending on your mental health concerns and the level of care that will best meet your needs, outpatient psychotherapy may be recommended to help you meet your goals. Providers in this office are trained users of the Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders and use this modality to help patients learn about, accept, tolerate, and approach distressing emotions and to change unhelpful emotional behaviors and patterns of avoidance.
Will I need any special equipment?
Yes. You will need an email account as well as an electronic device (computer or cellphone, for instance) with a modern web browser and integrated camera and microphone for audiovisual access for any telehealth visits you may have.
Patient portal. Also, when registering as a patient with Schirmer Mental Health you will need to provide a valid email address to set up your secure patient portal. This is where you will complete online check-ins, communicate with your provider, request medication refills, pay your bill and access your health information. Also, if you and your provider decide that you will be taking medication that will require ongoing monitoring of your vital signs you will also be required to have access to a calibrated scale and sphygmomanometer (blood pressure measurement device).
Where is Dr. Schirmer, DNP licensed to practice and what are her credentials?
Dr. Schirmer, DNP is licensed to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in Kentucky. She is board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan (PMHNP-BC). She has completed advanced degrees in counseling psychology (M Ed.) and nursing (DNP).
Do you accept insurance?
No. At this time Schirmer Mental Health is self-pay only.
Do you see patients with Medicaid/Medicare insurance?
Unfortunately, no. This clinic is unable to offer care to patients with Medicaid/Medicare insurance coverage at this time.
Do you see children and adolescents?
Yes. Dr. Schirmer, DNP is certified to provide mental health services across the lifespan and enjoys working with children, teens, and their families.
Where can I find the practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices?
You can download our privacy practices here.
Where can I find a Good Faith Estimate for services provided at the practice?
You can download this document for a Good Faith Estimate.