🌌 Commitment to Quality Care & Confidentiality
At Northern Lights Psychiatry, our priority is to provide the highest quality psychiatric care in a respectful, supportive, and professional environment.
Every client deserves compassionate, evidence-based treatment built on trust, understanding, and collaboration.
🩺 Your First Visit
During your initial evaluation, we take the time to fully understand your concerns, medical and mental health history, and personal goals. This comprehensive assessment allows us to develop a thoughtful and individualized treatment approach.
At a follow-up visit, we will review our clinical impressions and discuss treatment options that may include:
Please note: no medication is prescribed until a full evaluation is completed.
We believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective treatment. The first visit helps ensure that this partnership is a good fit for both you and your provider.
🧠 ADHD Treatment Philosophy
Northern Lights Psychiatry does offer evaluation and treatment for ADHD, including non-stimulant medication options when clinically appropriate.
However, we do not prescribe stimulant medications of any kind (including amphetamines or methylphenidate-based medications).
Our ADHD treatment approach may include:
This policy is part of our commitment to safe, responsible, and individualized psychiatric care.
🔒 Confidentiality, HIPAA & Mandated Reporting
Your privacy and confidentiality are taken very seriously at Northern Lights Psychiatry. All records and communications are protected in accordance with HIPAA regulations and applicable state confidentiality laws.
Your information is never shared without your written consent, except when legally required.
By law, we are mandated to report situations involving:
In these cases, reports are made to the appropriate authorities to ensure safety and protection.
🛡️ Privacy & Security Practices
Your health information is safeguarded through multiple layers of security and encryption. Northern Lights Psychiatry complies fully with HIPAA Security Rule standards, including the use of:
Our team participates in ongoing privacy and cybersecurity training. We regularly perform risk assessments, system updates, and encrypted data backups to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your information.
All telehealth sessions and electronic communications are conducted exclusively through HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platforms.
🤝 Monitoring & Trust
As part of some treatment plans, random urine drug screens may be requested. These screenings are conducted during scheduled appointments and are used to:
Our goal is always to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative treatment environment.
📞 Phone: (603) 718-3939
📧 Email: northernlightspsychiatry@gmail.com
📍 Address: 15 Constitution Dr, Bedford, NH 03110
At Northern Lights Psychiatry, medications are prescribed and managed with your safety as our top priority.
We do not prescribe:
Our philosophy is focused on recovery and long-term wellness. When short-term use of these medications is clinically necessary, our goal is to help you stabilize, then safely taper to reduce the risk of dependence or addiction.
Cancellations: A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. This allows us to offer the time to another client.
Late Cancellations / No-Shows: If you cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice or do not attend your appointment, a $125 fee will be charged.
Medication Refills: Please note that medication refills will not be provided if you miss or cancel your appointment without proper notice.
Rescheduling: To continue care, you must call the office to reschedule. Payment of the missed appointment fee is required before booking your next visit.