I have been seeing Dr Arlinghaus for almost 4 years, and have established a wonderful relationship. To clarify her practice: Kimberly Arlinghaus MD is a highly trained Psychiatrist for Adults. She both specializes in a medical field and in an age range: doctors that do specialize in a age range can provide even more focused care. The pediatric endocrinologist who cared for my child received no complaints from me; age specialization is necessary in the treatment of the brain just like the rest of the body. Moving on...
Dr A is extremely caring, compassionate, friendly and experienced. She has both clinical and educational experience, serving as an adjunct professor at Baylor University College of Medicine, I think adjunct prof for the med schools now in the immediate area as well.
I came to her in late 2015-after 13 years not only with the wrong diagnosis but also on not one, not two, but THREE wrong, highly addictive medications. She has helped me get off two, work with other doctors to get my horribly messed up medical history corrected (as much as can be done) and fight with my insurance company (when they didn't seem to understand why I needed an extremely strong anti-nausea med while SLOWLY withdrawing).
I started out with Dr A for both med management & counseling-the frequency changes depending on what's going on-Maybe at some point I'll change; she already knows my history and I don't have to repeat it. I need that continuity.
Her office staff are fantastic. They get to know each patient (on your terms-definitely not pushy and nothing regarding your session). Now, I chat with the Office Mgr as I come and go. This is a small office, any paperwork is done by few, so I also try hard to be polite and thankful for any help-a couple of times it has been way beyond expectations. Ive never had any problems but I know I can express my concerns (and actually might want to wait till I'm OUT OF SESSION to do, as they may be
Unfortunately I don't believe Dr A is currently accepting new clients-She MIGHT have a wait list or take a client depending on the situation. Who knows. However any recommendations that come from her staff (I didn't ask if I could publish their names) should be high quality.
One option-if you are willing to split Med Management & Psychotherapy, at least w Therapists work in the same suite-I will try to get their info to publish. And keep reading as you should feel comfortable going to them....
If you call and a recommendation THIS is why you should try it out:
1. Most are from patient interactions or Dr A's own experiences with them-and we are picky.
2. Dr A has been in the Greater Austin area for almost 3-4 years, she has great connections AND is highly respected within the medical community.
If you cannot get in to see Dr A, please feel comfortable that her recommendations have the stamp of SOMEONE personally saying "yes I had/am having a positive experience". It isn't a collection of Biz Cards for handout.
When I did this review, I knew it would be the first time My Name would be published with a Psychiatrist or Psychologist and THAT WOULD BE FINE. It's hard to do public reviews for this (not just HealhGrades or Vitals) but these are needed. We need more of these reviews so hopefully more will be done. I will eventually review my former Psychiatrist.
I know I'm receiving wonderful care, and if I couldn't see her (and was still frantically looking) I know I'd get a good recommendation. If for some reason you don't-PLEASE let the office know and what happened-coming onto a Review site and griping does nothing. Dr A & her staff want each person to have great care: If she cannot see someone personally they want to know that person is still in great hands.
When Dr A can start seeing patients herself-I'll definitely update this. PLEASE review more Psychiatrists, Psychologists & other Caregivers in this field. Let's make it EASIER not hard for all to find the best person. Blind reviews don't help enough. read more