Clear Minds Integrative Mental Health's TBI-Focused Services

Clear Minds Integrative Mental Health is a private mental health practice that treats traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients alongside other neurological and psychiatric conditions. The practice combines psychiatric care, therapy, and medical management—meaning a doctor prescribes medication while a therapist works on behavioral and cognitive recovery in parallel. This matters because TBI recovery often requires both: medication to manage mood, sleep, or attention problems that follow a head injury, and therapy to rebuild thinking skills or address trauma responses.

The practice operates as an outpatient clinic, so you visit for appointments rather than staying overnight. They accept most major insurance plans, though coverage and out-of-pocket costs depend on your specific policy. If you do not have insurance, ask about their cash-pay rates when you call to schedule.

Clear Minds is one option among several types of providers who treat TBI—neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists, and hospital-based TBI programs also exist. This guide describes what Clear Minds does, how to contact them, and what to expect in your first appointment.

Key Takeaways

  • Clear Minds Integrative Mental Health combines psychiatric medication management with therapy for TBI patients, addressing both brain chemistry and behavioral recovery.
  • The practice is outpatient only, meaning you attend scheduled appointments but do not stay overnight.
  • Most insurance plans are accepted, but you should verify coverage and any copay amounts before your first visit.
  • Your first appointment typically includes a detailed history of your injury and current symptoms, so bring medical records from your hospital stay or initial TBI diagnosis if you have them.
  • Treatment timelines vary widely depending on injury severity and your recovery goals, so ask during intake what the provider expects for your situation.

What Services Clear Minds Provides for TBI Patients

Clear Minds offers psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management. A psychiatrist will meet with you to understand your injury history, current symptoms (such as mood changes, sleep problems, irritability, or difficulty concentrating), and any medications you are already taking. They may prescribe or adjust medications to address these symptoms. Psychiatrists at Clear Minds also screen for conditions that commonly follow TBI, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The practice also provides therapy—usually cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or similar talk-based approaches. A therapist works with you on coping strategies, processing the trauma of the injury itself, managing emotional changes, and rebuilding daily routines. Some therapists at the practice specialize in brain injury, which means they understand how TBI affects thinking, memory, and emotion differently than other mental health conditions.

Clear Minds does not provide neuropsychological testing (detailed cognitive assessments that measure memory, attention, and processing speed) or intensive rehabilitation like physical therapy. If you need those services, your psychiatrist or therapist can refer you to specialists who do.

How to Contact Clear Minds and Schedule an Appointment

To reach Clear Minds Integrative Mental Health, call their main office line or visit their website to request an appointment. When you call, tell the scheduler that you have a traumatic brain injury and are looking for psychiatric and therapy services. They will ask basic questions about your injury, current symptoms, and insurance to determine if they have availability and whether your plan is accepted.

Wait times for a first appointment vary. Some practices have openings within two weeks; others have longer waits. If the wait is long, ask to be placed on a cancellation list so you can be seen sooner if another patient cancels.

Bring your insurance card and photo ID to your first appointment. If you have medical records from your TBI diagnosis—hospital discharge papers, imaging reports, or notes from previous doctors—bring those too. They help the psychiatrist understand your injury and avoid repeating tests you have already had.

What to Expect in Your First Appointment

Your first visit will likely last 60 to 90 minutes. The psychiatrist will ask detailed questions about when and how your injury happened, what symptoms you have noticed since, how those symptoms affect your daily life (work, sleep, relationships), and your medical and psychiatric history. They will also ask about medications you are taking, allergies, and substance use.

The psychiatrist may perform a brief mental status exam—straightforward questions and tasks to assess your memory, attention, and mood. This is not a full neuropsychological test; it is a screening to understand your current functioning. They will explain what they are doing and why.

At the end of the first appointment, the psychiatrist will discuss their observations, explain any diagnosis they are considering, and outline treatment options. If medication is recommended, they will explain what it does, potential side effects, and how long it typically takes to notice improvement. If therapy is recommended, they may schedule you with a therapist at the same practice or refer you elsewhere.

Insurance, Cost, and Payment Options

Clear Minds accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid in many states. However, coverage varies by plan and by state. Before your first appointment, call your insurance company and ask: (1) whether Clear Minds Integrative Mental Health is in-network, (2) what your copay is for a psychiatry visit and a therapy visit, and (3) whether you have a deductible you need to meet first.

If you do not have insurance, ask Clear Minds about their cash-pay rates when you schedule. Many practices offer reduced rates for uninsured patients or sliding-scale fees based on income. Some also offer payment plans so you can spread the cost over several months.

If you are a veteran, ask whether Clear Minds accepts VA benefits or can bill the VA directly. If you are on Medicaid, some states cover TBI services more fully than others, so verify what your state plan covers.

How Clear Minds Fits Into Your Broader TBI Recovery

Mental health care is one part of TBI recovery. Depending on your injury, you may also need physical therapy (to rebuild strength and balance), occupational therapy (to relearn daily tasks), speech therapy (if speech or swallowing are affected), or neuropsychological testing (to measure cognitive changes). Clear Minds can coordinate with these other providers and refer you as needed.

If you are working with a primary care doctor or neurologist, let them know you are seeing Clear Minds. Sharing information between providers prevents duplicate testing and ensures everyone is working toward the same goals. Ask Clear Minds to send a summary of their findings and treatment plan to your other doctors.

Recovery from TBI is not linear. Some symptoms improve quickly; others take months or years. Mental health support—both medication and therapy—can help you manage the emotional and behavioral changes that follow injury while your brain heals.

When to Seek Urgent Care Instead of Scheduling a Regular Appointment

If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, experiencing severe confusion, or having a seizure, go to an emergency room or call 911 instead of waiting for a Clear Minds appointment. These are medical emergencies that require when ready evaluation.

If you are having new or worsening headaches, vision changes, or balance problems since your injury, see your primary care doctor or go to urgent care first. These can signal a physical complication that needs medical imaging or evaluation before mental health treatment begins.

For other concerns—mood changes, sleep problems, irritability—a regular appointment with Clear Minds is appropriate, though you can ask the scheduler to prioritize your case if symptoms are severe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral from my doctor to see Clear Minds?

Most insurance plans do not require a referral for psychiatry, but some do. Call your insurance company before scheduling to check your specific plan. Even if a referral is not required, having one from your primary care doctor or neurologist can speed up the process and helps Clear Minds understand your full medical picture.

How long does treatment at Clear Minds usually last?

That depends on your injury severity and recovery goals. Some people see a psychiatrist monthly for medication management and a therapist weekly for several months, then taper down as symptoms improve. Others need longer-term care. Ask during your first appointment what the provider expects for your situation.

Can Clear Minds help if my injury was years ago and I am still having problems?

Yes. Some TBI symptoms persist or emerge months or years after the injury. Clear Minds treats patients at any point in their recovery. Bring records from your original injury if you have them, but do not worry if you do not—the psychiatrist can work with your current symptoms.

What if I cannot afford the copay or do not have insurance?

Call Clear Minds and ask about cash-pay rates and sliding-scale fees based on income. Many practices also accept payment plans. If you are a veteran, ask about VA coverage. If you are on Medicaid, your state may cover mental health services for TBI at little or no cost.

Will Clear Minds test my memory and thinking skills?

Clear Minds will do a brief screening during your first appointment, but they do not do full neuropsychological testing. If detailed cognitive testing is needed to understand your memory, attention, or processing speed, they can refer you to a neuropsychologist who specializes in that work.