Frequently Asked Questions

Reproductive psychiatry is a specialization of general adult psychiatry. It focuses on mental health during periods of hormonal and life transition, such as pregnancy, postpartum, infertility treatment, perimenopause, and menopause.

While general psychiatry addresses mental health across the lifespan, reproductive psychiatry pays closer attention to how hormonal changes, physical health, identity shifts, and caregiving roles interact with mood, anxiety, sleep, and cognition. Care is tailored to consider these transitions rather than treating symptoms in isolation.

Research in reproductive psychiatry helps clarify which symptoms are common during reproductive transitions, which treatments are most effective, and where careful monitoring is needed.

My clinical work is informed by my own research in perinatal mental health, perimenopause, suicide prevention, and care delivery in real-world settings, allowing treatment decisions to be grounded in evidence rather than guesswork.

To know more about my work and research, you can visit my personal website: www.sramanathanmd.com

Research provides the most current general guidance, but no study captures the full complexity of an individual’s life. Clinical care involves integrating research evidence with careful listening—considering symptoms, life circumstances, medical history, and personal goals.

The best treatment plans are both evidence-informed and responsive to individual needs.

Currently, Sera Psychiatry for Women does not accept insurance. The practice operates as a fee-for-service, out-of-network provider, and payment is due at the time of service. A superbill can be provided for potential reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network benefits. Insurance participation may change in the future, and updates will be shared with patients in advance.

Visits are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You will receive instructions and a link before each session. Your camera must remain on during the appointment.

Therapy is available as part of care when clinically appropriate. Sessions integrate reproductive, developmental, trauma-informed, and mind–body approaches.

A referral from your therapist or primary care provider helps ensure safe, coordinated care.

As required by state licensing rules, you must be physically located in New York State during all telehealth visits.

One-time or second-opinion evaluations are available for medication questions, reproductive planning, pregnancy or postpartum concerns, menopause-related symptoms, and complex diagnostic questions.