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Bonmente provides technology-forward mental health care, including telepsychiatry appointments and customized treatment plans that consider your unique needs.
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Mental health care that meets you where you are

Life is a journey, twisting and turning and sometimes flipping things totally upside down. Bonmente is here to support you wherever you are on your mental health journey. Our telepsychiatry appointments allow you to get the mental health services you need – anywhere, anytime. Here are just a few of the therapeutic mental health services bonmente offers.

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About bonmente

Patient-centered practice making mental health care accessible to everyone

Bonmente’s team of psychiatrists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and therapists uses telepsychiatry and the latest treatment innovations to deliver convenient, personalized mental health care for all your needs.

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Bubba Thomas, PMHNP
Waqar Zuberi, MD
Alicia Bulin, PMHNP
Kailee Marin, DO
Catalina Villa, MD
Uchenna Okoye, MD
Dustin Stephens, MD, PhD
Sham Singh, MD
Riz Ahmad, MD
Mottsin Thomas, MD
Bubba Thomas, PMHNP
Mottsin Thomas, MD
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Here's what our patients have to say about bonmente

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"I had a wonderful experience with Carmela! I highly recommend her and really appreciate her time, assessment and caring responses. You can tell she not only cares and understands, you can tell she is both knowledgable and professional! I am a new patient and feel lucky that I had a great experience."
Amanda
"Bonmente provided a seamless process to find and access care. I have been with them for a little over 6 months now. They respond fast, ensure you know what your expected payment is going to be, and give appointment reminders two days prior, consistently. Highly recommend, they are reliable and professional which can be hard to come across nowadays!! Shouting out Jaspreet, she has been nothing short of amazing!"
David
"The best, most personal, professional, amazing staff who give the best treatment plans. I've never had psychiatry care with this level of detail and genuine concern for me as a patient."
Keisha
"Have never had better care from a healthcare provider! Jordan Blaine is absolutely amazing and has been instrumental in improving my mental health and always has my best interests in mind. Beyond appreciative that Bonmente exists and l truly can't recommend them enough!"
Dylan
"I've seen multiple different psychiatrists since I was around 12 years old; Lisa Chan is the best one by a wide margin. The Bonmente staff have also been very helpful and proactive whenever I've had to contact them with an issue. I'm very happy with the care I've received here."
Naomi
"I have the good fortune of being in the care of Ms. Claudette Banda, NP at Bonmente. She is highly educated, an excellent researcher, is at the forefront of said research to aid her patients. I have never been in such superlative care with a brilliant, kind and empathetic provider."
Abigail
"This practice is the best that I've ever encountered. Professional, organized, and friendly."
Earl
"Bonmente is fantastic. After many years with the same doctor, I was forced to make a change due to insurance coverage. Bonmente made it easy and comfortable to change. The ease of on-line treatment and a thoroughly organized office staff managing refills and appointments is a no brainer."
Tara
"Bonmente has been a professional and caring experience from start to finish. I have been using their telemedicine program and have found them to be easy to work with and responsive to my needs. It was simple to set up an appointment and my care provider has been a welcome and genuinely supportive person to work with."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of mental health services does bonmente provide?

Our mental health practitioners provide psychiatric screenings, medication management, psychotherapy, and ADHD screening.

What kinds of mental health conditions does bonmente treat?

Bonmente’s providers help clients overcome a wide range of mental health challenges. This includes but is not limited to issues caused by:

What insurance does bonmente accept?

We are contracted with these insurance companies:

  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna Student Health
  • Anthem HMO/PPO
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield HMO/PPO
  • Blue Shield MHSA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna / Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health

We also work with other PPO plans as an out-of-network provider.

What type of mental health provider do patients see at their appointments?

Depending on your need, bonmente will connect you with any of the following mental health providers:

  • Psychiatrists
  • Therapists
  • Physician assistants
  • Psychiatric nurse practitioners
What is the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, and a therapist?

Psychiatrists are medical doctors that evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental disorders. A psychiatrist is different from psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists and psychologists because of their status as medical doctors and the extent of their formal training, however many of their job responsibilities are similar.

A psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and a physician assistant (PA-C) are not medical doctors, but they share many of the responsibilities with psychiatrists in diagnosing and designing and implementing treatment plans for patients. A therapist (LMFT, LPCC, LCSW) provides talk therapy that consists of different modalities based on the patient needs.

Why does bonmente need a credit card on file?

Bonmente requires a credit card on file for patient financial responsibilities. We only charge you for any copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance per your insurance plan. “No Show” fees for missed appointments are also collected from the card on file.

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is the healthcare version of online appointments. Although similar to Skype and Facetime, telemedicine is videoconferencing with the high security required of a medical organization.

How does telemedicine work?

Patients connect to their online appointment using a mobile phone, iPad, tablet, or computer, as long as the device has a working video camera, microphone, and speakers or headphone jack.

Beyond the virtual meetings with providers, bonmente’s patients can also get access to services like electronic prescriptions.

For many patients, telemedicine outright eliminates time sinks like having to drive in traffic and missing work or school. Telemedicine even allows you the option to keep your scheduled appointment when you are running late or out of town.

What happens if a patient misses an appointment?

Bonmente charges for no-shows and late cancellations. To avoid charges, a patient must make all scheduling changes and cancellations at least two (2) business days prior to the date of the scheduled appointment.

Your credit card on file will be charged the applicable no-show or late-cancellation fee on the day of the missed appointment.

Your insurance company will not reimburse you or bonmente for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Please note, courtesy calls or emails are just that, a courtesy. Not receiving or noticing a call or email does not excuse a missed appointment or a late cancellation.

Why does bonmente charge for no-shows and late cancellations?

Missed appointments and late cancellations (i.e., the no-shows and late cancellations done without notification of at least two (2) days before the scheduled appointment) are lost opportunities for our new and existing clients. The U.S. is currently experiencing a nationwide shortage of quality behavioral health providers. As such, there are not enough high-quality providers to meet the needs of patients.

In other words, a no-show or late cancellation affects more than just the scheduled patient. It also affects other patients who could have been treated during that lost time.

Can doctors practice telemedicine across state lines?

Licensed mental health practitioners are bound by the laws of the states where they are licensed to practice. Different states have different requirements, but generally speaking a practitioner must be licensed in the state where the patient is receiving care.

For instance, if a patient lives in California a practitioner can provide telepsych services from another state but must hold a license in the state of California.

If a patient has an on-going care relationship with a practitioner and travels outside of their home state for work, school, vacation, etc., most states have temporary practice laws that support continuity of care across state lines.

All states require that the standard of care provided in telehealth appointments must match that of in-person appointments.

Does bonmente complete legal paperwork, such as disability, leave of absence, or worker's compensation?

After evaluation over a few sessions, some providers will recommend a patient pursue short-term disability. Bonmente is unable to accept cases involving long-term disability and will not see patients who only seek completion of disability paperwork.

What if I'm having a psychiatric crisis?

If you are having a psychiatric crisis, please go to the nearest emergency room or contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by phone or text at 988 or through chat online.

Emergency support through the Lifeline is available 24/7 and in several languages. The service is free and confidential.

If you seek care at an emergency room, please let your doctor know you are currently under our care. We will coordinate as needed with your acute care emergency team to ensure you are supported through the crisis and that we are informed of any changes to your treatment plan.

Bonmente is unable to provide emergency-level care for highly acute mental health crises.

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