Gilah Weissman, APRN PMHNP-C
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Gilah Weissman, ARNP, earned her BA in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and an MSN in mental health nursing from Yale University. With 20 years of experience in inpatient, community, substance abuse, and private practice
settings, she provides comprehensive psychiatric care, including evaluations and medication management for all ages.
She applies a holistic approach to mental health, considering social, psychological, and environmental factors, and values interdisciplinary teamwork to create personalized treatment plans. Gilah encourages patient participation in their care and helps them advocate for their health. She specializes in mood disorders and ADHD.
Gilah takes all BCBS plans in and out of state, Aetna, United, and Cigna fpr adutls. She takes KanCare (Medicaid) for teens and children. She does not take any form of Medicare.
From Dr. Wes: Since joining Family Psychological Services two years ago, Gilah has significantly enhanced our medication management program beyond anything I could have imagined. Her expertise brings stability and clarity to our prescribing team, benefiting both staff and clients. There’s no substitute for the broad array of experience Gilah brings to the table every day at this clinic. Clients have shared the following observations about her work:
I really like Gilah. She has a really nice vibe about her and I felt like she really listened to me about where I was/where I'm at mentally/emotionally. Totally different than my previous prescriber. Maybe I felt like I connected better with her 🤷🏼‍♀️
I just finished up my first appointment with Gilah. She's lovely!
I really liked her! I felt like she was easy to talk to and took my concerns seriously.
Gilah seemed incredibly knowledgeable on mood disorders. She was super thorough at my intake appointment as well. Overall, I felt really good about her.
Wow. She was really different than other people I've seen. I wasn't just in and out. She asked all the right questions. Both my husband and I saw her and we both had the same experience. Awesome.
Oleg Mironchenko, APRN PMHNP-BC
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Oleg Mironchenko is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with degrees from the University of Utah (BSN) and University of Missouri–Columbia (DNP). Â
He has experience in inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, emergency, and substance abuse settings. Oleg provides evidence-based treatment, psychotherapy, and medication management, emphasizing holistic care through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and healthy relationships. He helps patients manage digital overwhelm and supports them in pursuing their health goals for personal growth.
Oleg takes all BCBS plans in and out of state, Aetna, United, and Cigna fpr adutls. He takes KanCare (Medicaid) for teens and children. He does not take any form of Medicare.
From Dr. Wes: Oleg, a Doctor of Nursing Practice with valuable experience, joins FPS to expand our prescribing capabilities. With Gilah’s full schedule and the busy season ahead, his addition will reduce wait times, strengthen our Spravato clinic, and increase walk-in hours for qualified clients.
Medication Management FAQ
Choosing to take medication for yourself or your child is an important decision. Family Psychological Services takes an integrated approach to improve medication management, compliance, and effectiveness. For the best experience possible, review these FAQ guidelines. We aim to keep our NPs accessible while managing time well. Help your team by following these protocols and bookmarking this page for future reference.
1) Do you have hours for walk-in appointments
Yes, but there are some stipulations. Walk-in hours are only forclients who do not need a med change but just need to be seen every 90 days for a refil. You can contact your therapist or Care Coordination for more details on walk-in hours and rules.
2) Do you provide medication management services to people who are not seen in psychotherapy at Family Psychological Services?
Not typically. Generally, we offer medication management only to clients in ongoing psychotherapy at our Lawrence office. In rare cases, we work with clients seeing trusted outside therapists. If you complete your therapy plan, the team will determine whether to continue medication management or refer you to your primary care provider. If you stop therapy against advice, our NP will help transfer services within ninety (90) days.
3) What if I or my child experience a mental health or medical emergency?
For emergencies, go directly to your nearest emergency room or urgent care—do not use email or voicemail for urgent medical needs. For non-emergency concerns, call Shannon, our nursing assistant at 785-371-1414 and provide detailed information or email fpsmedassist [at] fpssecure.com. Consult your therapist if you are unsure whether your situation is a crisis.
4) What if we need to contact the NP about a non-emergent side effect or to discuss the effectiveness of the medication?Â
Please schedule an appointment to discuss this. You may even be able to stop by our walk-in clinic to touch base about this issue.
5) How long can I go between medication appointments?
You will start with more frequent visits, then, once your medication is stabilized, you may have appointments up to every 90 days. Unlike most PCPs, we require at least four NP visits per year for ongoing medication management. If you want longer intervals between checks, our NP can transfer your care to your PCP but cannot transfer it back within the same year if a quick re-evaluation is needed.
6) What should I do when I need a refill of medication?
You'll have enough refills until your next med check. To ensure you get more, schedule your next appointment before leaving and add it to your calendar. If you can't make an appointment before leaving, set a phone reminder two weeks ahead to book the appointment. If your pharmacy says you’re out of refills check FAQ #7.
7) What if the pharmacy says we don't have any more refills?
Please begin by reviewing your calendar to determine whether you have exceeded your medication check deadline. Typically, if the pharmacy indicates that you are out of refills, this is the underlying reason. You may also inquire with the pharmacist directly. Whenever a refill request is declined, the nurse practitioner (NP) documents the reason, which is then electronically transmitted to the pharmacy. If the pharmacist is unaware of the reason for denial, please request that they reference this note.
After scheduling your appointment, our nurse assistant will notify the NP to issue a "short" prescription—sufficient medication to last until your next visit. Please be aware that failure to attend your scheduled appointment, except in cases involving health concerns, will result in the NP declining further extensions of your prescription and referring you to your primary care provider.
8) Do refills work differently if I'm prescribed a controlled substance like stimulant medication for ADHD?
Yes, but it's more a matter of electronic management than an actual difference in how prescriptions work. Stimulants are regulated under different federal guidelines than other medications, so when you ask about refills at the pharmacy or examine this on their portal, you and the pharmacist will always see “0 refills” or “Dr. Authorization Required” listed on stimulant prescription bottle. It will make more sense if you to think of each stimulant “refill” as a new prescription. In the days before electronic prescribing you actually had to carry three different pieces of paper, and at one point you weren't even allowed to do that. Thinking of your prescriptions this way explains why you never seem to have refills of stimulants, when you actually do. As with all other medications, the NP will not provide more than three scripts at one time for stimulants (i.e., a 90-day supply). If you are not yet stable on medication, the interval will be shorter. Because you cannot rely on the refill date to gauge your remaining medication, it's doubly important for you to make your follow-up appointment before leaving our office and then mark it on your calendar or set an alarm in order to keep track of when you are authorized to fill your stimulant medication. For these medications, alternative options are limited.
9) Does a parent need to accompany their minor (under 18 year old) child to medication appointments?
Yes. A custodial parent must attend the first medication evaluation with the child. A step-parent cannot substitute unless authorized by court documentation. Competent older teens may attend follow-up medication checks alone if approved by the NP, but this is at their discretion. Generally, parents should accompany minors aged 12 and up.
10) Can I use any pharmacy I want??
Yes. And your insurance may require you to go to a certain vendor. However, we have designated Sigler Pharmacy at 4525 W 6th Street, Lawrence, Kansas as our preferred community pharmacy partner. Over the past six years, Sigler has demonstrated promptness and reliability in working with our clients.
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