Dr. Gao, Dr. Thomas, and Dr. Macedo treat adults 18 years of age and older (must be out of high school)

New patients can submit consultation requests when we are accepting new patients. We indicate on our home page whether we are taking new patients at any given time. Current patients can reach us by phone or by the secure patient information portal. Responses may take up to 2 business days for established patient requests. Please note that medications will not be adjusted over the phone.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy (PDPT) focuses on the root of psychological suffering through self-examination and self-reflection. Through exploring your history, current experiences, and relationships with others and with your therapist, you will better understand your problematic relationship patterns and emotional blind spots. The goal is not just symptom relief but also long lasting change and fulfillment. PDPT is a long term treatment with a minimum frequency of weekly meetings. PDPT is an investment and there is nothing better to invest in than yourself.

Drs. Gao and Thomas both offer EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and integrate it, as appropriate, into their practices.

Complete the consultation request for new patients. We will reach out to you regarding your consultation request within 5 business days.

The consultation period is the time where we determine whether our approach and style is a good fit for your treatment. This can take up to our first four meetings. The consultation period ranges 1 to 4 sessions. In the event that we do not feel that Reverie is a good fit for your treatment, we will provide you with appropriate referrals. We will not prescribe medications until we decide to continue work beyond the consultation period.

Appointments are either weekly or bi-weekly for patients who are receiving therapy, with or without medication management. For patients receiving medication management only, appointment frequency ranges between weeks and months.

There is no cancellation fee if canceling with 2 or more business days notice. If you cancel within 2 business days, you will be charged a $150 fee for follow-up visits or a $200 fee for new patient visits. If you do not present for a scheduled appointment (“no show”), you will be charged the full appointment fee ($250 for follow-up and $325 for new patient visit) Note that insurance will not reimburse cancellation/no-show fees. We will not schedule a follow-up appointment until the cancellation fee is paid.

We do not prescribe stimulants (adderall, vyvanse), benzodiazepines (xanax, ativan, klonopin), or medical marijuana.

Medications can be refilled between appointments provided that you have an upcoming appointment scheduled. Please inform your doctor when you have one week of medication remaining, and a refill will be sent to your preferred pharmacy. Please note that refill requests may take up to 2 business days to be completed. Same-day medication refill requests will be charged a fee of $25. Generally, if you have not been seen in the office for over 3 months, we will not refill the medication until you are seen again.