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Betty Yu, PMHNP-BC

Betty Yu, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, CARN-AP is an ANCC certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with over a decade of diverse healthcare experience. Betty Yu is known for her expertise in the management of complex psychiatric and substance use disorders.


By leveraging her background in psychiatry with advanced post-graduate training in IV ketamine therapy, functional and anti-aging medicine and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), Betty is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal mental and physical well-being.


Betty Yu follows an integrative approach to care, focusing on the concept of functional medicine—a personalized and integrative approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of mental health issues, not just symptom management.


Functional medicine considers the body as a whole system, rather than just a collection of symptoms, and aims to restore health and balance by examining the intricate interplay between genetics, environment, diet, and lifestyle factors.


This comprehensive evaluation allows her to identify and effectively address often-overlooked issues such as metabolic and hormonal imbalances, drug-drug interactions, gene-drug interactions, methylation disorders, nutritional deficiencies, and other contributing factors that may influence or exacerbate psychiatric and physiological conditions.


By leveraging her knowledge in these areas, Betty is able to provide comprehensive and individualized care which looks beyond conventional psychiatric treatment modalities to address complex patient needs.


  • Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
  • Currently accepting new patients ages 6 and up in MA & NH with plans to expand her practice to Rhode Island in September 2024.



Curriculum Vitae


Education

Liberty University


Simmons College


University of Massachusetts Boston 


Certifications

  • Academy of Preventative and Innovative Medicine: ABHRT Certification
  • American Heart Association: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP): Diplomate
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
  • Addiction Nursing Certification Board (ANCB) Certified Addictions Registered Nurse: Advanced Practice (CARN-AP)
  • Clozapine REMS certified
  • Buprenorphine X Waiver
  • Boston College: IV Certification
  • ECG Academy: ECG Certified Level I & II
  • Ketamine Research Institute: Ketamine Infusion Therapy for Mood Disorders Intensive Training Program


Professional Memberships

  • American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD)
  • Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (MAAPN)

We Are Accepting New Patients by Appointment

We are currently accepting new patients for in-person appointments at our Canton office. Telehealth consultations are available throughout Massachusetts & New Hampshire when appropriate. Our sessions are by appointment only, and we do not have walk-in or crisis management options available.


Special Populations

At Aspire Medical Group, we

value and support the important work done by law enforcement personnel, military veterans, EMTs, firefighters, educators, and medical professionals.


We offer expedited intake

appointments as a courtesy to show appreciation for their service. To take advantage of this courtesy, individuals in these professions can mention their affiliation during the scheduling process. They can do so by either including a note in the contact form or informing Laura, our practice manager, directly when scheduling their appointment.


This allows us to prioritize these individuals' appointments, ensuring they receive timely care and support.

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Services Offered

  • ADHD Evaluation with FDA Cleared "Test of Variables of Attention" (T.O.V.A.®)


  • Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)


  • Functional Diagnostic Evaluation (self-pay only)
  • Medical Weight Loss Evaluation
  • Diagnostic Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Ketamine Evaluation
  • Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing
  • Medication Management
  • Medication Deprescribing
  • Depot antipsychotic injections  (Invega®, Abilify - Maintena®, Asimtufii®, Aristada®,  Perseris®, Zyprexa® Relprevv™, Haldol®)
  • Substance Abuse Evaluation & Treatment
  • Suboxone® 
  • Sublocade® injection
  • Vivitrol® injection
  • Oral medications for alcohol, cocaine, and stimulant dependence


  • Psychiatric Evaluation Requested by Authority


  • Substance Addiction Recovery Program (SARP) Evaluation for MA Registered Nurses

Conditions We Treat

  • Alcohol Dependence
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Depression
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Bereavement Disorder
  • Hormonal Imbalance
  • Insomnia
  • Medical Weight Loss
  • Menopausal Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Trauma (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Substance Use Disorders


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What We Do Not Offer

  • We do not offer SSDI disability psychiatric evaluations if you have been a patient for less than 6 months.
  • We do not offer worker's compensation evaluations.
  • We do not treat severe eating disorders.
  • We do not offer primary care services.
  • We do not offer in-home services.
  • We do not offer pain management.
  • We do not prescribe opioid medications, nor will we refill them if your prescriber is unavailable.
  • Patients who are currently maintained on opioid pain medication, carisoprodol, or methadone will not be prescribed benzodiazepines at our practice.
  • We do not offer walk-ins or crisis services. 
  • If you have an emergency, DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE, CALL 911 INSTEAD. We recommend you visit an Emergency Room for any emergent or crisis situations, as they do not require an appointment and will take walk-ins and provide crisis services.

For a variety of reasons, there are a number of services that we cannot offer at Aspire Medical Group. We have listed the most commonly requested ones here.

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Billing & Payment

We are in-network with many, but not all insurance plans. Prior to your initial visit, please do the following:


  • Contact your insurance company to verify that the provider you will be seeing is in network with them.


  • Obtain any necessary referrals from your PCP if required by your insurance company prior to your initial appt. If we do not receive confirmation that referral was approved, your appt will be cancelled until we receive it.


  • Inform us of any insurance coverage changes prior to the service. If you do not have your up-to-date insurance information, we will reschedule your appointment or classify your appointment as self-pay.

Payment Policy


  • All payments are due at the time of service rendered.


  • If you have an outstanding balance, you will not be seen until it has been paid.



Cancellations

&

No Shows


  • Cancellations < 24 hours before an intake appointment will incur a $100 fee


  • Cancellations < 24 hours before a follow-up appointment will incur a $50 fee


Self Pay


Intakes

  • Adults: $299.99 to $399.99


  • Children (under 18): $399.99 to $499.99


Follow-Ups

  • $129.99-$299.99


  • Dependent on the length and complexity of the visit


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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • BCBS
  • Cigna
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • Health Plans Inc.




  • Humana
  • MGH / Brigham (formerly Always)
  • Medicare
  • Tufts
  • United Healthcare


Out of Network

  • We are in-network with many, but not all insurances.


  • We will provide you with an invoice for services rendered, and you may discuss possible reimbursement with your insurance company.


Telehealth Services


  • May not be covered by all insurance plans.


  • If insurance does not cover the Telehealth visit, you will be considered self-pay, and our published self-pay fee will apply.

 

  • Non-covered Telehealth visits will be the patient’s responsibility.


Accepted Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • HSA/FSA
  • Debit card
  • All major credit cards
  • Cash App
  • Venmo
  • Paypal


Office Policies

Patient Responsibility

It is your responsibility as a patient to ensure that you are compliant with the following policies:


  • Regularly attending appointments at the intervals determined by your provider


  • Keeping track of your medication refill status and knowing if you will run out prior to your next appointment


No-Show Policy

Not showing up to appointments wastes the time and effort of our staff, and we wish to avoid this.

Please cancel any appointments that you cannot make with a minimum 24-hour advance notice to avoid being counted as a "no-show" or incur the following fees:


  • < 24 hours prior to an intake appt = $100 cancellation fee


  • < 24 hours prior to a follow-up appt = $50 cancellation fee



Termination

In repeated instances of no-shows or cancellations not made in accordance with our company policies, you will be issued a written warning the 2nd time, and then it will be considered just cause for termination, and your chart will be closed with our practice.


Controlled Substance Policy

We may prescribe controlled substances to clients at times. The following restrictions are mandated:


  • Our prescribers do not prescribe benzodiazepines as a first-line treatment for anxiety due to their high potential for dependence.


  • Our prescribers do not prescribe benzodiazepines to patients who are currently maintained on opioid medications or methadone, nor will they continue this combination for new clients seeking to transfer their care from another prescriber due to the high risk of overdose.


  • Controlled substances will not be refilled earlier than the prescribed interval, nor will we change the dose or frequency of a controlled medication so that you can obtain an early refill.


  • Controlled substances will not be replaced if they are lost, damaged, or stolen.


  • Initial drug screen is mandatory. Random drug screens and pill counts will be requested at our discretion.


  • Pharmacy refill requests are not accepted for controlled substances.


Medication Refill Policy

At Aspire Medical Group, we are committed to providing you with the best possible care; however, we are not a 24-hour facility. Timely requests for medication refills are the patient’s responsibility.

To ensure appropriate care and respect for both patients and providers, it is advisable to follow these guidelines:


  • Please allow 3 business days for processing. It is your responsibility to notify our clinic at least 72 hours prior to running out of medicine.


  • Medication refills will be made only at the time of an office visit or during regular office hours. If you do not have a future appointment scheduled when a refill request is made, then your request will not be processed until you have done so.


  • Refills generally will not be given after office hours, during the weekends, or on holidays, so please schedule your appointments accordingly.


  • Plan Ahead: Anticipate your prescription refill needs and make sure you have an adequate supply of medication to last through weekends and holidays. Take into account any upcoming vacations or holidays when healthcare providers may have limited availability.

  • Respect Emergency Procedures: If you have a genuine emergency or urgent medical need, follow the appropriate emergency procedures in your area. If you run out of medication at a time when our office is closed, please head to the nearest emergency room if your health is at risk.


  • Please do not contact providers directly after business hours, on weekends, or on holidays to request prescription refills. Contacting providers directly after business hours, on weekends, or during holidays for non-urgent matters, such as requesting emergency prescription refills, may disrupt their personal time and prevent them from fully recharging and being available for emergencies and critical patient needs.



  • Any messages left on our answering machine will not be checked until the next business day and cannot be used for rapid communication after business hours.


Referring Clinicians

Return the completed referral form by secure email: info@aspiremedgroup.com or via secure fax (617) 250-8262


  • Patients who are currently hospitalized or recently discharged from an acute care setting within the past 30 days receive PRIORITY consideration to ensure continuity of care. After submitting the paperwork, please reach out to our practice manager, Laura Colleton via email at laura@aspiremedgroup.com or call (617) 991-9151 to confirm that we received the paperwork if you do not receive a callback within 2 business days.
Online Referral Form

"Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is a moment of strength."

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, depression, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? Are these issues affecting your personal relationships, academics, or work performance? There comes a time when help is needed from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges.


We are currently ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS for in-person appointments at our Canton location. Telehealth consultations are available throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire when appropriate. Our sessions are by appointment only, and we do not have walk-in or crisis management options available.

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FAQs

  • How should I contact you?

    Contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. If you have a specific question regarding our services, please use the contact form for the fastest response.

  • Do you offer crisis service or walk-ins?

    We do NOT offer walk-ins or crisis services. If you have an emergency, DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE, CALL 911 INSTEAD. We recommend you visit an Emergency Room for any emergent or crisis situations, as they do not require an appointment and will take walk-ins and provide crisis services. There are NO on-call providers or appointments at our offices after hours.


  • What are your fees?

    Please confirm your insurance coverage with our office staff prior to scheduling an appointment. We do not provide free services. Telehealth appointments are still medical appointments and will be treated as such (including paying balances upon services rendered).

    We offer assistance to individuals on a case-by-case basis. Payment plans, sliding fee scale, and assistance with specialty medication discounts are available.

  • Will the cost of treatment be covered by my insurance plan?

    We take a variety of insurances in MA and NH, as well as private pay (Cash, debit, all major credit cards). Your balance is due at your scheduled appointment (if the balance is not paid in full; the appointment will be rescheduled). For more information, please call our office at 

    (617) 991-9151

  • How long will my appointment last?

    Initial psychiatric evaluation appointments are one hour long. Most follow-up sessions are thirty minutes, but may be scheduled for longer to best serve the needs of the individual patient.

  • What will happen during my first appointment?

    A review of your psychiatric history, presenting symptoms, current medications and lifestyle will be discussed during the initial psychiatric evaluation. The provider will gather the required documentation to adequately assess, diagnose, and treat the patient.

    The patient will be given treatment recommendations and discuss potential side effects, efficacy, and duration of treatment. The provider will develop a treatment plan that best suits the needs of the patient. The patient has the right to refuse treatment or inquire about alternative treatment options. If it is outside the scope of my practice, I will provide referrals to a provider that can better serve your needs. 

  • How often do I have to follow up with my provider?

    Most follow ups occur between 1 week to 2 months. Rarely 3 month appointments are scheduled for patients (usually only for established patients that have been stable on medication for a prolonged period of time). The frequency of appointments varies depending on the complexity case of the individual patient. Prescriptions are filled up until next scheduled appointment. Patient to contact the office if a sooner refill is needed.


  • What is a PMHNP and what can they do for me?

    A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is a certified advanced practice nurse that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental illness and psychological problems. I do not provide primary therapy services.

    In this setting, my primary role would be to recommend, prescribe and manage medications when appropriate and review risks, benefits, and alternatives to medications. When appropriate, I would order and review labs. We primarily provide medication management and occasionally, supportive therapy. Oftentimes, patients would also work with a therapist for therapy sessions. We have a relationship with several area therapists and can provide referrals to established patients. 

  • Why should I choose Aspire Medical Group?


Aspire Medical Group is a premier Massachusetts based psychiatric service, offering treatment and advice for a variety of issues for our clients. Our psychiatric service provides by-appointment compassionate and totally non-judgmental treatment and assistance. We offer among the best psychiatric services in the Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and are always looking for new patients to help.


While we can't provide walk-in or crisis sessions, our psychiatric service offers a wide variety of therapy or treatments for issues such as depression & anxiety, traumas, or ADHD. Our treatments are scientific and up-to-date while simultaneously remaining patient-oriented and deeply compassionate to everyone's unique problems. So if you need psychiatric services, please consider reaching out to us today via email,  contact form, or phone call. Reaching out for help is never a weakness, seeking help is a moment of strength.

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