Frequently Asked Questions

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ABOUT KAI INTEGRATIVE PSYCHIATRY

  • Kai Integrative Psychiatry is a primarily telehealth psychiatric practice founded by Amy Du, PMHNP-BC. We specialize in working with adolescent girls and young women, blending conventional psychiatric care with integrative approaches that address the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.

  • Integrative psychiatry is a patient-centered, holistic approach to mental health that combines conventional psychiatric treatment modalities, such as psychiatric medication management and psychotherapy, with evidenced-informed complementary therapies. Conventional psychiatry typically focuses more on treating the symptoms of mental illness while integrative psychiatry looks at the person as a whole and looks for root causes. These root causes may include nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, inflammation, lifestyle factors, such as sleep, nutrition, relationships, lack of movement, and stress, trauma, environmental factors, and more. The whole person is considered in integrative psychiatry - mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Psychiatric medication, when necessary and appropriate, is an important part of the treatment plan - just not usually the only part.

  • At Kai, care is never one-size-fits-all. We go beyond medication management to look at root causes, including nutrition, sleep, hormones, lifestyle, and emotional history. Our approach is collaborative: we build a plan with you - not just for you.

  • Amy specializes in two primary groups (below), but she is open to seeing patients outside of these groups if deemed a good fit during the initial phone consultation.

    • Adolescent girls (ages 10-17) navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression and/or the pressures of growing up

    • Women (18-25) and mothers managing ADHD, anxiety, depression, and/or trauma-related conditions

SERVICES & APPOINTMENTS

  • The initial evaluation is a deep-dive session (90 minutes) where we get to know you fully: your current struggles, your relationships, lifestyle habits, health history, and any previous care you've received. By the end, you'll have a clear, personalized set of recommendations, which may include medication, lab testing, nutrition guidance, sleep and movement support, supplements, and psychotherapy.

  • Follow-up appointments are where your ongoing care unfolds. In a long follow-up, we check-in on previous recommendations, discuss how medications and/or supplements are working, and continue therapeutic work together. Short follow-ups are more streamlined and focused on medication/intervention review and immediate concerns.

  • Depending on your needs, your care plan may include any combination of:

    • Collaborative medication management

    • Lab testing to identify root-cause contributors (like nutrient deficiencies or hormonal imbalances)

    • Nutritional assessment and coaching

    • Pharmaceutical-grade supplements 

    • Supportive psychotherapy

    • Mindfulness and breathwork

    • ADHD coaching and habit formation

    • Parenting and family support

    • Care coordination with your existing providers (PCP, OB-GYN, therapist, and/or school staff)

  • Yes! Amy has many psychotherapy-only patients that have recurring weekly and biweekly appointments.

    She uses different techniques, depending on the patient’s unique treatment goals and strengths, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing (MI).

GETTING STARTED

  • Getting started is simple:

    • Book a free 15-minute consultation call through the website. This is a low-pressure conversation to see if we're a good fit.

    • If it feels right, we’ll schedule your first appointment, and you will receive your intake paperwork to complete beforehand.

    • Attend your initial evaluation (90 minutes) where we'll build your personalized care plan together.

    • Begin your follow-up appointments - scheduled based on your needs and goals.

  • Yes. The 15-minute consultation call is completely free and carries no obligation. It's simply a chance to connect, ask questions, and explore whether Kai is the right fit for you or your daughter.

  • Yes! Kai Integrative Psychiatry is currently accepting new patients via telehealth throughout California.

TELEHEALTH & LOCATION

  • Yes! All appointments are offered via telehealth, which means you can attend from the comfort of your home anywhere in California. In-office appointments are available by request and upon availability.

  • Amy is licensed to practice in California and serves clients throughout the state via telehealth.

  • Kai's office is located at 1370 Valley Vista Drive, Suite 200, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. In-office visits are available by request and when deemed clinically necessary.

CONDITIONS WE SUPPORT

    • ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder

    • Social Anxiety

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    • Panic Disorder

    • Major Depressive Disorder

    • Postpartum anxiety and depression

    • Life transitions

    • Caregiver fatigue and parenting stress

    • Insomnia

  • Yes. Amy works with children ages 6-12 and teenagers ages 13-17. Although Amy also treats boys, she specializes in the way in which ADHD can present differently in girls than in boys and how an ADHD diagnosis can be hiding behind anxiety and depression.

    She also supports teens and their parents/caregivers navigating the emotional weight of big life transitions: preparing to graduate, applying to college, and stepping into early adulthood.

  • Yes. Parenting a child with ADHD and/or any other special needs can be very overwhelming and demanding.

    Amy offers a space for parents to feel supported, build practical strategies, and care for themselves so that they can show up more fully for their families.

FEES & INSURANCE

  • Yes! Also, Kai Integrative Psychiatry can provide an itemized receipt (superbill) if you do self-pay that you may submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits.

    • Longer and more thorough intake appointments

    • More personalized care

    • More privacy as no clinical information need to be shared with your insurance company

    • Can utilize out-of-network benefits

    • Appointment fees can be lower than some high-deductible insurance plans

    • Initial Evaluation (90 minutes): $375

    • Long Follow-Up (50 minutes): $275

    • Short Follow-Up (25 minutes): $175

  • We recommend calling the member services number on your insurance card before your first appointment and asking about your out-of-network mental health benefits. Your insurer can tell you what percentage they may reimburse and whether a deductible applies. Our office does not work with any insurance company directly.

CONTACT & SCHEDULING

  • You're welcome to reach out in the way that feels most comfortable:

  • New patients start with a free 15-minute consultation call, which can be booked directly on the website. Once fit is confirmed, we will schedule your full initial evaluation. Schedule here.