What are the benefits of concierge psychiatry?
Mental healthcare isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Traditional psychiatry serves an important role. But as a concierge psychiatrist, I have found that private psychiatry offers distinct advantages for patients seeking a higher level of care.
Immediate Access
We have no wait time. When you call, we answer—or return your call within two hours. You speak directly with the doctor or our office manager, receiving actual answers to your concerns rather than navigating through administrative layers.
Same-day solutions. Need a medication adjustment? Our concierge program provides same-day appointments and same-day medication changes. This immediate assistance means we address problems as they arise, rather than making you wait days or weeks.
Daily communication and support. You receive daily updates from your doctor about medication side effects or other psychiatric concerns. No more wondering if a side effect is normal or waiting anxiously for callback—you get answers when you need them.
Personal Relationship
One hour means one hour. Unlike traditional practices where appointments are routinely shortened or interrupted, our concierge practice honors our time commitments. Your sessions receive our full, undivided attention without the pressure to rush.
A caseload that allows deep thinking. We maintain a maximum of 50 patients, compared to the hundreds typically managed in traditional settings. This allows us to think deeply about each patient's individual problems between sessions—not just during them.
Nuanced, personalized treatment. With more time per patient, our medication changes are more specific and carefully tailored. We truly know who you are, your life circumstances, and how treatment affects your daily functioning, allowing for sophisticated adjustments that generic protocols miss.
Complex Case Management
Expertise with difficult cases. We specialize in long-term failure-to-launch situations, group home medication management, step-downs from hospitalization, and prevention of residential program admissions. These complex cases require time and coordination that traditional settings simply cannot provide.
Rapid access to top specialists. We can refer you faster to better providers and get you appointments that would otherwise take months. Our professional relationships and focused attention mean we advocate effectively on your behalf.
Sophisticated care coordination. We work directly and quickly with schools, international colleagues for patients moving to the US, legal teams for cases requiring documentation or testimony, and other providers for our concierge clients. This seamless coordination ensures nothing falls through the cracks during critical transitions or complex treatment needs.
Privacy and Discretion
Complete confidentiality outside insurance systems. Because we operate outside insurance networks, no diagnostic codes are transmitted to databases, and no treatment details appear in insurance records. For executives, healthcare professionals, attorneys, and others in sensitive positions, this discretion is invaluable.
Discreet care for discerning families. We maintain a private office location and provide thoughtful attention to every privacy detail. Our experience with ultra-high-net-worth clients has taught us that true confidentiality requires careful consideration at every touchpoint.
Comprehensive family care. When we treat multiple family members, it means fewer trips to different doctors, consistent care for everyone, and streamlined communication that keeps sensitive health information within one trusted practice.
Ready to take control of your mental health?
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Dr. Caroline Fu offers concierge psychiatric services in Boston, Massachusetts and via telehealth.
