you might be wondering if medication could help
Maybe you've been doing the work in therapy for a while, and something still won't budge. The heaviness in the morning. The racing thoughts at 2am. The way small things knock you flat for days.
Maybe you've wondered about medication but felt nervous to bring it up, or you don't want to start over with a stranger who sees you for 10 minutes and hands you a prescription.
Or maybe you already take medication, your old prescriber retired or moved, and you need someone new who will look at the whole picture.
Meet your prescriber
Teji Wang, MSN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Teji is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) licensed in Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, nurse practitioners can diagnose and prescribe. Teji does both, with a person-centered style that treats you as a whole person, not a list of symptoms.
She trained at the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned both her nursing degree and her master's in psychiatric-mental health nursing, with clinical rotations in Penn psychiatry. Since then she has worked in outpatient psychiatric evaluation and as the lead nurse practitioner in an intensive outpatient program for adolescents and young adults. She also teaches nursing students at Penn.
Teji speaks English and Mandarin fluently. If you or your family would feel more at home talking about your mental health in Mandarin, you can.
what Teji often helps with
Teens and young adults, with parents and guardians involved along the way
Depression and low mood that hasn't lifted with therapy alone
Mood swings, including bipolar disorder
Anxiety and constant worry
Psychotic symptoms, like hearing or seeing things others don't
Substance use alongside mental health concerns
ADHD medication, including stimulants, after a diagnosis
Second opinions on medication you already take
what happens at a psychiatric evaluation?
A psychiatric evaluation is a longer conversation about your mental health, your history, and what you want to feel different. At The Therapy Group, your evaluation happens over two 60-minute sessions, so nothing gets rushed.
Sessions 1 and 2: getting the full picture
Teji will ask about what's been hard lately, how you're sleeping and eating, your medical history, any medication you've tried, and what's going on in your family and your life. You can ask her anything. By the end, you'll talk through your options together. Medication is one option. It's never automatic.
Follow-up visits: checking in as things change
If you start medication, you'll meet for shorter follow-ups (30, 45, or 60 minutes) to see how it's working, adjust if needed, and talk about side effects. Visits are usually closer together at first and spread out once things feel steady.
In person or virtual
See Teji at our Philadelphia office at 1818 Rittenhouse Square, or meet by video from home. Virtual visits are for clients who are located in Pennsylvania at the time of the appointment.
why get medication care at a therapy practice?
Because your prescriber and your therapist should be on the same page, and here they can be.
When you work with Teji and a therapist at The Therapy Group, they can talk with each other (with your written permission). Your therapist knows when a new medication is starting. Teji hears what your therapist is noticing week to week. You don't have to be the messenger between two offices or repeat your whole story twice.
That's the same relationship-first approach behind everything we do. We believe the relationship you build with your care team is one of the most powerful tools for change.
Have Questions About medication management?
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Yes. A board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) licensed as a CRNP in Pennsylvania can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe psychiatric medication. Teji works under a collaborative agreement with a physician, as Pennsylvania law requires. For you, that looks the same as seeing any psychiatric prescriber: an evaluation, a plan, and ongoing follow-up.
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Both can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who completed a psychiatry residency. A psychiatric nurse practitioner is an advanced practice nurse with graduate training and board certification in psychiatric care. For most people seeking medication for depression, anxiety, or mood concerns, either can provide excellent care.
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At The Therapy Group, a psychiatric evaluation with Teji takes two 60-minute sessions. Splitting it in two gives her time to understand your history, symptoms, and goals, and gives you time to ask questions. After that, follow-up visits are shorter, usually 30 to 60 minutes depending on what you need.
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No. You can see Teji for medication management on its own. Many clients find medication works best alongside therapy, so if you'd like a therapist too, we'll help match you with one here. If you already have a therapist elsewhere, Teji can coordinate with them with your permission.
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Teji's services are private pay, so we don't bill insurance directly. We can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We'll share current fees with you before your first appointment so you know exactly what to expect.
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Yes. Teji offers virtual appointments by secure video for anyone located in Pennsylvania at the time of the visit. You can also see her in person at our Philadelphia office at 1818 Rittenhouse Square. Some clients like to start in person and switch to virtual for follow-ups.
ready to talk about whether
medication could help?
You don't need to have it figured out. Reach out, tell us a little about what's going on, and we'll take it from there.
Takes about 3 minutes. We'll reply within 24 to 48 hours.
