Business Details
Virtual Mental Health Services in New Haven, CT
Founded three years ago, SPIRIT CLINIC was established to provide collaborative, patient-centered mental healthcare that empowers individuals to achieve meaningful and balanced lives. Our practice is rooted in deep listening and presence, focusing on understanding each person's unique challenges and goals. As a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, we specialize in treating bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, and neurocognitive disorders exacerbated by trauma. Our approach integrates comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mindful medication management, and therapeutic processing tailored to individual needs. We prioritize patient education, informed consent, and minimizing risks associated with psychiatric medications. Our services cater to individuals hesitant about psychiatric care, new mothers navigating postpartum mood shifts, and members of the LGBT, queer, and sex-positive communities.With experience across urban teaching hospitals, residential programs, and community clinics, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate care. We are expanding to New Haven to offer in-person services while maintaining our virtual platform for Connecticut and New York residents. Our commitment to accessibility includes sliding scale pricing and a focus on trauma-informed practices. We collaborate with external clinicians for specialized therapies like EMDR and DBT, ensuring holistic treatment plans. Our team's diverse background in institutional trauma work and creative approaches to mental health further distinguish our practice.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Mindful Med Management
Therapeutic Processing
Trauma-Informed Care
Medication Safety Review
Treatment Planning
Postpartum Support
Neurocognitive Disorder Treatment
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Telehealth Services
Highlights and features
- Founded by a Yale-educated psychiatric nurse practitioner with specialized trauma expertise
- Offers sliding scale pricing for accessible mental healthcare
- Provides collaborative treatment planning with patient input
- Specializes in serving LGBT, queer, and sex-positive communities
- Integrates trauma-informed practices with medication safety protocols
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations include biopsychosociocultural assessments covering medical history, diagnoses, and treatment goals. Patients receive education on diagnoses and evidence-based treatment options while collaborating on personalized care plans tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
Mindful Med Management
This service involves careful medication titration with frequent monitoring for new prescriptions. We review medication effectiveness, side effects, and interactions while prioritizing minimal dosing strategies. Follow-up intervals adjust based on treatment stability, with discontinuation planning available for patients considering medication cessation.
Therapeutic Processing
Offered concurrently with medication management, this service combines psychiatric care with therapeutic techniques. We address emotional challenges through structured processing sessions while maintaining focus on medication efficacy and symptom management within a collaborative treatment framework.
People
Cristal Sampson
Owner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with Yale University training. Specializes in trauma, neurocognitive disorders, and perinatal mental health. Combines clinical expertise with creative approaches to serve diverse populations including LGBTQ+ communities.
Dominic Warshaw
Care Coordinator
Trauma-informed care specialist with MFA in Poetry. Former advocate for housing-unstable youth, developing trauma-informed creative writing curricula. Focuses on structural approaches to mental healthcare access and institutional safety.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic processing for adults in Connecticut and New York through virtual appointments.
Do you accept insurance plans?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Oscar (excluding Connecticut). Check our website for complete insurance details.
Are virtual appointments available?
All our services are currently offered through secure virtual platforms for Connecticut and New York residents.
What are your cancellation policies?
Late cancellations or no-shows within 10 minutes of appointment time incur a $267 fee for follow-up visits.
Do you treat children and teens?
We specialize in adult mental healthcare but can provide referrals for appropriate pediatric psychiatric services.
