Frequently Asked Questions

Thoughtful answers to help individuals and organizations determine whether Wellness by Design Health is the right fit for their needs.

These policies are designed to support continuity of care, thoughtful collaboration, and mutual respect for time and professional commitment.

Organizational consultation and educational services are provided in a consulting and educational capacity and do not establish and individual patient-provider relationship.

  • Wellness by Design Health operates as a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance companies. This model allows care to remain individualized, confidential, and focused on clinical needs rather than insurance limitations. Upon request, documentation may be provided for patients who wish to independently pursue out-of-network reimbursement.

  • All individual clinical services are provided through secure telehealth platforms. Patients must be physically located in a state where Angela Weiss maintains active licensure at the time of service.

  • Services support adults experiencing:

    • Anxiety disorders

    • Depression

    • Trauma and stress-related concerns

    • Grief and loss

    • Burnout and professional exhaustion

    • Life transitions

    • Mood disorders

    • Adjustment concerns

    • Medical and mental health overlap

    • Caregiver stress

    • Perimenopause and hormone-related mood changes

    Care focuses on whole-person evaluation, including medical contributors that may impact mental health symptoms.

  • Yes. Psychotherapy services are available for individuals seeking thoughtful, collaborative work focused on insight, emotional regulation, and sustainable change.

    Specialized modalities such as EMDR or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are not offered within this practice.

  • Medication management is available when clinically appropriate. A central philosophy of Wellness by Design Health is using the least amount of medication necessary to support stability and wellbeing whenever possible.

    Holistic and lifestyle considerations may also be explored when desired.

  • No. Wellness by Design Health is an outpatient telehealth practice and does not provide emergency or after-hours crisis services.

    If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

  • The practice focuses on psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, and medication management aligned with established clinical scope and professional boundaries. Evaluations or documentation related to surgical clearance or gender transition procedures are not provided.

  • Treatment for personality disorders requiring specialized structured therapies is outside the primary focus of this practice. Referral support may be recommended when specialized services are better suited to meet individual needs.

  • Consultation services are available to healthcare systems, community programs, leadership teams, and organizations across industries seeking support related to workforce wellbeing, behavioral health integration, complex patient populations, or program development.

  • No. Consultation services are available to organizations across sectors interested in improving workforce wellbeing, communication, retention, resilience, and leadership effectiveness.

  • Services may include:

    • Behavioral health integration guidance

    • Complex patient population consultation

    • Workforce burnout and retention strategies

    • Leadership support

    • Educational and staff support sessions

    • Program evaluation and development

    Services are tailored to organizational needs.

  • Clinical care services are provided only in states where Angela Weiss maintains active licensure.

    Educational programming, workforce wellbeing support, and organizational consultation services are available nationwide, as these services do not involve individual diagnosis or treatment.

  • Initial inquiries begin through the Contact page. Conversations help determine whether services are an appropriate fit and how support may best be structured.

  • Appointments are scheduled during established business hours and are available by appointment only.

  • Messaging platforms are intended for scheduling and administrative communication and are not a substitute for clinical sessions or urgent clinical concerns.

  • Wellness by Design Health is best suited for individuals and organizations seeking thoughtful, collaborative work focused on meaningful and sustainable change.Wellness by Design Health is best suited for individuals and organizations seeking thoughtful, collaborative work focused on meaningful and sustainable change.Wellness by Design Health is best suited for individuals and organizations seeking thoughtful, collaborative work focused on meaningful and sustainable change.Wellness by Design Health is best suited for individuals and organizations seeking thoughtful, collaborative work focused on meaningful and sustainable change.

  • Scheduled appointments are reserved exclusively for each individual or organization to allow focused and uninterrupted care.

    Changes or cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may result in a $100 late cancellation fee charged to the card on file.

    Advance communication is always appreciated whenever possible so appointment times may be offered to others awaiting care.

  • Medication management is intentionally addressed during scheduled appointments to allow thoughtful discussion regarding progress, safety, and potential adjustments.

    For individuals who remain stable on their treatment plan, extended prescriptions may be provided when clinically appropriate.

    Appointments are structured to allow adequate time for refills without interruption to treatment. Patients are encouraged to schedule follow-up visits in advance to avoid gaps in medication availability.

  • Controlled substances will not be refilled early.

    Prescriptions are written to provide adequate medication coverage until the next refill date. Early refill requests cannot be accommodated except in rare circumstances and at provider discretion.

  • Payment for clinical services is processed prior to or at the start of scheduled appointments using the secure payment method maintained on file.

    This allows sessions to remain focused fully on care rather than administrative matters.

  • Consultation and educational services are customized to organizational needs and governed by agreed contractual terms.

    Invoices are payable by the 15th day of the month following services unless otherwise specified within the engagement agreement.

    Reserved consultation time remains billable when services cannot proceed due to organizational scheduling changes, staffing limitations, or internal conflicts.

    Should Angela Weiss need to reschedule or cancel a service, no charges will be incurred.

  • If scheduled services cannot occur due to facility staffing shortages, internal rescheduling, weather, or other organizational conflicts, contracted services remain billable as reserved clinical or consultation time.

    This ensures availability and continuity of services as agreed upon in the contract.

  • If an appointment or scheduled consultation must be canceled by Angela Weiss, there will be no charge for that service.

  • Services at Wellness by Design Health are provided on a private-pay basis. Fees vary depending on service type, clinical complexity, and organizational needs.

    A detailed fee schedule may be provided upon request or discussed during an initial consultation to ensure services are appropriately aligned with individual or organizational goals.

    Payment is due at the time services are rendered unless otherwise outlined within organizational agreements.

  • Care and consultation at Wellness by Design Health are intentionally structured to allow time for thoughtful understanding rather than rushed decision-making.

    Initial conversations focus on listening carefully to your history, current concerns, goals, and the broader context influencing wellbeing or organizational outcomes. Treatment or consultation plans are developed collaboratively and may evolve over time as needs change.

    For individuals, this may include psychotherapy, medication management when appropriate, and consideration of medical, lifestyle, and environmental factors that influence mental health.

    For organizations, consultation focuses on practical and sustainable solutions that support both people and systems.

    The goal is not simply symptom management or quick solutions, but meaningful progress that can be maintained long term.

    Many people seek support after feeling unheard elsewhere. This work begins by slowing down enough to understand what truly matters.

  • Care at Wellness by Design Health is intentionally designed to allow time for thoughtful understanding rather than rushed decision-making.

    Angela Weiss brings experience across critical care environments, inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and multi-state telehealth practice. This background supports a whole-person approach that considers medical, emotional, environmental, and life circumstances together rather than focusing only on symptoms.

    Treatment emphasizes collaboration, thoughtful prescribing, and when appropriate, deprescribing strategies to reduce unnecessary medication burden. Psychotherapy and consultation services are grounded in respect, curiosity, and practical solutions designed to support meaningful and sustainable change.

    Many individuals and organizations seek support after feeling unheard or overwhelmed within complex systems. This work begins by slowing down enough to listen carefully and develop a path forward that aligns with individual goals and organizational needs.

    Wellness by Design reflects the belief that intentional care today supports stronger outcomes tomorrow.

  • Wellness by Design Health provides behavioral health care through a whole-person lens that considers how medical conditions, medications, hormones, sleep, and lifestyle factors may influence emotional wellbeing and psychiatric symptoms.

    While Angela Weiss maintains medical training and experience across diverse healthcare settings, this practice is not designed to replace primary care or specialty medical services.

    Patients are encouraged to maintain ongoing relationships with their primary care provider and medical specialists for management of chronic medical conditions.

    Evaluation may include reviewing laboratory findings or identifying medical contributors that may be impacting mental health symptoms. Collaboration with existing healthcare providers is encouraged when appropriate.

  • Organizational consultation services primarily focus on psychiatric, psychotherapy, and behavioral health expertise designed to support complex patient populations and interdisciplinary teams.

    These services do not generally include direct medical management of chronic health conditions.

    In certain settings, additional medical consultation services may be considered through separate contractual agreements when mutually beneficial and aligned with organizational needs.

    The goal is to support mental health within the broader context of overall wellbeing while maintaining clear collaboration with existing medical care teams.

  • Wellness by Design Health is designed for individuals and organizations seeking thoughtful, collaborative behavioral health support focused on meaningful and sustainable change.

    This practice may not be the best fit for individuals seeking emergency or crisis services, specialized intensive therapy programs such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) or EMDR, or ongoing management of chronic medical conditions typically overseen by a primary care provider or medical specialist.

    While whole-person care includes consideration of medical factors that may influence mental health symptoms, Wellness by Design Health does not replace primary medical care.

    Services also do not include surgical clearance evaluations, gender transition documentation or prescribing, or after-hours crisis availability.

    When specialized or higher levels of care are better suited to meet individual needs, referral recommendations may be encouraged to ensure appropriate support.

    The goal is always to help individuals and organizations access the type of support that best meets their needs.

  • Many individuals and organizations consider reaching out during seasons of transition, uncertainty, or when previous approaches no longer feel effective.

    Whether you are navigating burnout, emotional overwhelm, leadership strain, complex patient care challenges, or seeking thoughtful support for long-term wellbeing, initial conversations are designed to explore whether Wellness by Design Health is an appropriate fit for your needs.

    There is no expectation to have everything figured out before reaching out. The goal of an initial conversation is simply to understand your situation and determine whether moving forward together would be helpful.

  • Current licensure includes:

    • Missouri

    • Washington

    • Texas

    • Illinois

    • Michigan

    Licensure continues to expand as services grow to meet patient and community needs.

    Educational programming, workforce wellbeing support, and organizational consultation services are available nationwide, as these services do not involve individual diagnosis or treatment.

    Patients are responsible for ensuring they are physically located within a licensed state at the time of their appointment.

    • Motivated individuals

    • Collaborative mindset

    • People wanting thoughtful care

Still Have Questions?

If your question was not addressed here, you are welcome to reach out through the Contact page to begin the conversation.