A Guide to What to Expect from a Concierge Psychiatrist
                     What to Expect from a 
Concierge Psychiatrist
Welcome to a new era of mental health care designed around 
your needs, schedule, and wellbeing. Concierge psychiatry 
offers an elevated approach that prioritizes your time, comfort, 
and treatment outcomes through personalized attention and 
unprecedented access to care.
The Concierge Psychiatry 
Revolution
Traditional psychiatric care is often characterized by 
long wait times—sometimes months for a first 
appointment—followed by rushed 15-minute 
medication checks that leave patients feeling 
unheard.
Concierge psychiatry disrupts this model by offering 
a personalized, high-touch alternative with direct, 
timely care. With patient panels limited to a fraction 
of traditional practices
Personalized Care: More Time, More Attention
Extended Sessions Deeper Relationships Integrated Approach
Initial evaluations often last The luxury of time allows Your psychiatrist can blend 
60-90 minutes, with follow-ups psychiatrists to understand medication management with 
typically 30-45 minutes—a not just symptoms, but your elements of psychotherapy, 
stark contrast to the standard unique history, lifestyle, lifestyle medicine, and 
15-minute medication checks relationships, and goals, complementary approaches 
in traditional settings. creating a foundation of trust for a truly holistic treatment 
essential for effective plan.
treatment.
Accessibility Like Never Before
Rapid Scheduling: Most concierge psychiatrists 
guarantee same-day or next-day appointments when 
needed, including after-hours availability for urgent 
situations.
Direct Communication: Enjoy direct phone, email, or 
secure messaging with your psychiatrist—no call centers, 
receptionists, or messages lost in translation.
Flexible Visit Options: Choose between in-office visits, 
video appointments, or even home visits depending on 
your preference and needs.
Concierge Psychiatry Models Explained
Subscription/Retainer Model Hourly Billing Model
• Fixed monthly fee (typically $300-$1,000) • Pay per visit ($200-$500 per session)
• Annual contracts with set number of visits • No monthly commitments
• Unlimited direct communication • Direct access between appointments
• Additional services like coordination with •More flexibility for occasional needs
other providers •May provide superbills for insurance 
•May or may not accept insurance reimbursement
Who Benefits 
Most?
High-Demand Patients Valuing Efficiency Privacy-Conscious 
PExreocfuetsivseios,n eanltsrepreneurs, Individuals frustrated by long wait ITnhdosive iidnu paulbslic positions or 
physicians, attorneys, and others times, brief appointments, and situations requiring additional 
whose schedules make traditional fragmented care who recognize discretion, including public figures, 
care impossible to access that mental health requires time high-profile individuals, and those 
consistently. The flexibility of and attention to address properly. who simply prefer enhanced 
concierge care accommodates confidentiality in their mental 
unpredictable calendars and health care.
travel.
Real Patient Experience 
Highlights
"After years of 15-minute med checks where I felt like just another chart, working with my concierge 
psychiatrist has been transformative. She knows me as a person, not just a collection of symptoms. When 
I had a crisis, she personally called me back within an hour—on a weekend."
Patient Reduced Emergency Treatment 
Satisfaction Visits Adherence
Concierge patients report Patients experience fewer Higher medication adherence and 
significantly higher satisfaction psychiatric emergencies due to lifestyle implementation rates 
with their care compared to proactive intervention and compared to traditional care 
traditional psychiatric settings. continuous support. models.
What Concierge Psychiatry Means for You
Before: Traditional Psychiatry After: Concierge Psychiatry
•Weeks or months waiting for appointments • Same or next-day appointments when needed
• Brief 15-minute medication checks • Extended, unhurried sessions (30+ minutes)
• Limited provider availability between visits • Direct access to your psychiatrist
• Fragmented care requiring multiple providers • Integrated care from one trusted provider
• One-size-fits-all treatment approaches • Personalized treatment plans
• Feeling rushed and unheard • Feeling valued as a whole person
Reach Us 
Antna Yusim, MD
141 E 35th St Suite 
J
New York - 10016
(917) 727-9437 
 
[email protected]
AnnaYusim.com