Rayz Psychiatry & Wellness

About Rayz Psychiatry & Wellness

Services offered

Rayz Psychiatry & Wellness is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care services to individuals above the age of eighteen, helping them navigate through life's challenges and achieve optimal mental well-being. Services include a wide range of psychiatric services including comprehensive assessment, medication management, and psychotherapy tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.

Staff at Rayz psychiatry & wellness

Jessica Raymond, the owner and sole provider at Rayz Psychiatry & Wellness, is a doctoral-prepared, board-certified, psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of employment experience in the behavioral health field. She received her associate degree in nursing in 2006, then completed her bachelor degree in nursing in 2008. She completed her master's degree specializing as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) from Stony Brook University in 2010. In 2021, Jessica received the Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP)degree from Binghamton University. She is board-certified through ANCC and has additional training in CBT and DBT skills. She has experience working in all areas of psychiatric services including acute inpatient units, outpatient clinic, emergency/crisis services, and at a state psychiatric hospital setting.

What to expect

After completing the pre-screening form online, your information will be reviewed to determine if I am best able to meet your needs. You will be contacted to either schedule an intake appointment or to discuss alternative options. The initial intake appointment will last 60-90 minutes and, upon completion, we will discuss possible diagnoses and treatment options. Follow up appointments will be scheduled, if appropriate, are for 30 minutes for medication management and 50 minutes for psychotherapy. The frequency of appointments will be individualized and range from weekly to the minimum frequency of every 6 months.

Services at Rayz Psychiatry & Wellness

comprehensive psychiatric assessment

Prior to your first appointment, you will be sent a link to create a patient portal and you will be sent several forms and questionnaires to complete online. Your first appointment will last 60-90 minutes. Expect that your vital signs will be taken (blood pressure, heart rate, height, and weight). I may need to order tests such as blood work or an EKG prior to prescribing any medications.

Psychotropic medication management

comprehensive psychiatric assessment

Medication management includes prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications to alleviate symptoms of various mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and others. My approach involves prescribing the fewest medications to reduce risks of adverse effects and, as a result, I carefully review your specific symptoms to select the most appropriate treatment options.

Individual psychotherapy

comprehensive psychiatric assessment

Individual psychotherapy

Individual therapy can be provided to address a variety of mental health issues. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) techniques. The treatment goal is to promote holistic well-being by addressing the interconnected aspects of mental, emotional, physical, and social health.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact me at jraymondnpp@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What are the fees for services at Rayz Psychiatry & Wellness?

The initial intake appointment fee is $300. Follow up appointments have a fee range of $95 - $200, based on time and services received. Payment is due at the time of the appointment. Cash, personal check, CashApp, and credit cards are accepted as payment options. There is a 5% discount for cash payments (includes cash, check, and CashApp payments).

Does Rayz Psychiatry & Wellness accept insurance?

Rayz Psychiatry & Wellness does not accept any insurance plans. A receipt (superbill) will be provided after each appointment that you can submit to your medical insurance provider for reimbursement for out-of-network coverage. Please check with your insurance company to inquire about your out-of-network coverage prior to your first appointment.

Due to regulatory issues, I am unable to accept anyone with Medicaid or Medicare. I am unable to accept cash payments from any person receiving government-subsidized health insurance.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring a list including your medications (include doses), over-the-counter (OTC) medications and supplements, allergies, and primary care provider's name with date of last visit. I will also need to know your preferred pharmacy and home address to prescribe medications.