Medication Management
Begin Within Therapy Services is thrilled to provide psychiatric services to our community.
Our goal is to provide quality medication management.
Your initial evaluation will be an hour long appointment, and initial follow up appointments will be for 30 minutes.
We offer a compassionate and warm approach and enjoy spending time getting to know our clients.
Please contact our intake department to schedule an appointment: 312-469-0486 or info@beginwithinchicago.com. Current clients please email at medmanagement@beginwithinchicago.com. For emergencies, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Celeste McFarland, FNP, PMHNP
Mandy Pollard PMHNP-BC, MSN
About the GeneSight Test
GeneSight is a pharmacogenomic test that analyzes clinically important genetic variations that may affect your outcomes with certain medications. The results of the test can show which medications may require dose adjustments, may be less likely to work, or may have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic makeup. You can find more information about the GeneSight test at www.genesight.com/product.
GeneSight Psychotropic Clinical Studies
There are seven published peer-reviewed studies showing the clinical validity, clinical utility and economic utility of the GeneSight Psychotropic test. In the GUIDED study, patients in the GeneSight arm saw a 50% relative improvement in remission rates versus treatment as usual. You can learn more about the clinical evidence supporting the use of the GeneSight Psychotropic test at www.genesight.com/clinical-studies.
Cost of the GeneSight Test
Many commercial and government insurance plans reimburse for all or part of the cost of the GeneSight test. For patients with commercial insurance, there is also an opportunity to apply for the GeneSight Financial Assistance Program. You can learn more about the cost of the GeneSight test, the GeneSight Financial Assistance Program, and the GeneSight Interest-Free Payment plan at www.genesight.com/cost.