Medication management at Positive Reset Eatontown is the ongoing prescription, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medications by a psychiatrist or psychiatric advanced-practice nurse (APN-PMH). Once you've had an initial psychiatric evaluation and a medication has been started, follow-up medication-management visits are typically 30 minutes scheduled every 4-12 weeks. We adjust dose, switch medications when needed, monitor side effects, and coordinate with your therapist or primary-care physician. Medications we commonly manage include antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs), mood stabilizers (lithium, lamotrigine), stimulants for ADHD (Adderall, Vyvanse), atypical antipsychotics, and anti-anxiety medications. Medication management is available in person at our Eatontown office and via telehealth across all of New Jersey for most prescriptions. We accept NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid), Medicare, and most major commercial insurance.
Conditions we treat with medication management
Medication Management is one of several evidence-based approaches we use. Specific conditions and presentations where this modality is commonly indicated:
Insurance and cost
Medication Management is covered by NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) — all 5 MCOs at $0 out-of-pocket for most members, and by most major commercial plans under the federal Mental Health Parity Act. We verify benefits in writing before your first visit.
Clinicians who provide medication management
Common questions about medication management
What is the difference between a therapist and a psychiatrist?
A therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PhD, PsyD) provides talk therapy — sessions where you work through thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, or EMDR. Therapists do not prescribe medication. A psychiatrist (MD, DO) is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health — they evaluate, prescribe, and manage psychiatric medications. At Positive Reset Eatontown, both work together when needed.Do I need therapy, medication, or both?
It depends on the condition and your preferences. Mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression often respond well to therapy alone. Severe depression, bipolar disorder, severe OCD, and ADHD typically require medication, sometimes alone but more often combined with therapy. Treatment-resistant depression may benefit from TMS. We make this recommendation after the first 1–2 sessions, and you always have the final say.How long does treatment usually take?
For most outpatient mental health concerns, therapy runs 8–20 sessions over 3–6 months. Some people stay longer for ongoing support; others finish in fewer sessions. Medication is more variable — some people take an antidepressant for 6–12 months, others longer. We re-evaluate the plan every 90 days so you're not paying for sessions you don't need.Will you prescribe controlled substances like Adderall or Xanax?
We can. Stimulants for ADHD (Adderall, Vyvanse, Concerta) are commonly prescribed by our psychiatrists with appropriate diagnosis and monitoring. Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin) are prescribed cautiously and usually short-term, because they carry dependence risk. We follow standard clinical guidelines: we'll never refuse a medication that's clinically indicated, and we won't prescribe one that isn't. ---How long until I can be seen?
Most new patients are seen within 7–14 days of their first call. Telehealth visits often have shorter wait times than in-person. If you're in crisis, call us — we triage same-week appointments for active safety concerns where appropriate, or refer you to crisis resources if our outpatient setting isn't the right level of care.How do I book my first appointment?
Call (732) 724-1234, or use the booking form on this site. The first call takes 10–15 minutes — we verify insurance, ask about your concern, and match you with the right clinician. We confirm your first appointment by phone or email within 24 business hours.
References
- Most antidepressant medications take 4-6 weeks to reach full therapeutic effect. NIMH (opens in new tab).
- Regular monitoring is essential to assess medication effectiveness and side effects. APA (opens in new tab).
- Psychiatric medication should be managed in coordination with talk therapy when both are indicated. SAMHSA (opens in new tab).