Family-Focused Mental Health
For people who still aren’t better.
Helping adults, teens, and kids finally get the care they’ve been searching for.
Virtual Appointments
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Plans, Support & Follow-Up Care
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Family Care Ages 5 - 150
I’m Darrell, a family doctor specializing in mental health care for adults, teens, and kids who are tired of partial answers and partial remission.
If you or your child are living with lingering depression, bipolar symptoms, anxiety, trauma, or chronic physical symptoms no one has been able to explain—this is the kind of care you’ve been searching for.
We slow down.
We listen deeply.
We connect the dots others have missed.
For people who’ve tried everything for themselves or their family and still feel stuck
What makes us different?
We don’t just treat symptoms or diagnoses.
At Call Light Care, we help people and families break free from the chronic mental health struggles that often quietly pass from generation to generation.
Our care is family-focused, combining the right tools, treatment, and guidance with the compassion to help you—and your loved ones—finally feel better.
We believe the mind and body are one, and I specialize in the complex, overlooked symptoms that appear when mental health isn’t fully treated.
This is deep, whole-person care designed to move you from surviving to thriving—
not just “less worse,” but all better.
Why we don’t take insurance
This is one of the most common questions we get—and it’s a good one.
Here’s the truth:
Insurance was never designed to support the kind of deep, thoughtful mental health care we provide. Bureaucracy and the fragmentation of care have only made it worse.
Inside that system, even the best doctors are stuck juggling limited time and scattered visits, making it nearly impossible to fully treat complex conditions—especially those we can’t find with blood tests or with imaging.
We stay independent from insurance so we can give you the care you actually need—without the rush, the red tape, or the compromises.
This isn’t about charging more. (I don’t own a boat. I drive a Ford.)
It’s about protecting the quality of care, so you finally get real results.
And in the long run? Our fees are often far less than the hidden costs of years of incomplete care that never quite works—not to mention the untold cost of living year after year with less energy, less clarity, and a lower quality of life than you deserve.
What we treat:
Most people I see have been given one (or several) of the diagnoses below—but some haven’t.
Many come in feeling worn out, stuck, or lost in a maze of vague symptoms that never quite add up.
So yes, these are the common names we give things. But the truth is, I don’t just treat diagnoses—I help people who know something isn’t right and are ready to finally feel better, whether or not they fit neatly into a category. Putting you into a box isn’t the goal here. Better is.
And don’t worry too much about the names.
Names may help us describe the struggle, but they don’t define you.
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Anxiety is a natural emotion that everyone experiences, often in response to challenges like work deadlines or personal conflicts. However, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, persistent, or out of proportion to the situation, it may indicate an anxiety disorder. It’s critical we understand the difference between what can be normal worry and what can be anxiety, particularly when so many symptoms are physical–especially with children. Unlike temporary worry tied to a specific event, anxiety disorders often involve excessive worry without an obvious trigger or fears that persist long after a situation has passed.
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ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, and activity levels. While everyone experiences occasional lapses in focus or moments of restlessness, ADHD involves persistent and disruptive patterns that can significantly interfere with daily life. For those living with ADHD, the mind may feel like it’s constantly moving, making it difficult to organize, stay on task, or follow through with responsibilities. These struggles are not due to laziness or lack of effort but reflect the way ADHD uniquely impacts the brain’s ability to regulate itself.
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Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes significant shifts in mood, energy levels, and activity, ranging from emotional highs (mania or hypomania) to intense lows (depression). While everyone experiences mood changes, bipolar disorder episodes are more extreme and persistent, often disrupting daily life and well-being. When the mind is in a state of mania, it becomes almost impossible to maintain function and generally these folks will be diagnosed with Bipolar Type 1. However, hypomania which is a less severe form of mania can often be subtle or normalized leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment especially when these patients (Bipolar Type 2) have already had many years of struggling with depression.
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Depression is certainly major or unipolar depression but it is also the depressive phases of bipolar disorder. It affects the efficient functioning of the brain thereby disrupting the daily functioning of millions of people across all age groups, from children to the elderly. While everyone experiences moments of sadness or fatigue, major depression goes beyond the typical ups and downs of life. It involves persistent feelings of hopelessness, emptiness, or a lack of interest in activities that once brought joy. For those living with major depression, even basic tasks like getting out of bed, eating, or concentrating can feel insurmountable. These struggles are not a sign of weakness but reflect the deep impact this condition has on the brain and body.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to alleviate anxiety. While many people experience fleeting worries or habits, OCD involves a level of distress and disruption that can make daily life feel unmanageable. It’s not simply about being “neat” or “organized,” as popular stereotypes suggest. Instead, OCD can manifest in countless ways, often unrelated to cleanliness, including fears of harm, intrusive thoughts, or the need for symmetry or certainty. These obsessions and compulsions can consume hours each day and are not behaviors someone can simply “turn off.”
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that arises in response to experiencing or witnessing trauma. It can result from events such as combat, natural disasters, accidents, or abuse, whether recent or long past. Unlike the immediate shock most people experience after a traumatic event, PTSD persists, creating a lasting impact on how the brain processes memories, emotions, and even physical sensations. For those living with PTSD, reminders of the trauma—whether obvious or subtle—can trigger intense fear, anxiety, or distress that feels as vivid as the original experience. This response isn’t a sign of weakness but a reflection of how deeply trauma can embed itself in the mind and body.
So… are you a therapist or a doctor?
People ask this all the time.
And the honest answer is: I’m a doctor, but the work we do often feels like more than just medication management because it’s the only we get to the heart of the matter—is getting into the heart.
Our visits are part mental health treatment, part guided exploration. We look closely at your patterns, your history, your relationships, and the ways your brain and body have learned to cope over time.
It’s not exactly therapy.
But it’s not just medication, either.
What makes this different is how it all comes together.
We (you and I) connect the dots—so you’re not getting a list of symptoms or a stack of labels, but a clear, whole-picture plan that finally makes sense.
And when it works?
You don’t just feel treated.
You feel understood.
You will know progress.
Contact Us
Have questions? We’re here to help.
If you’re not sure where to start, have questions about scheduling, or just need a little guidance, feel free to reach out.
We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Use the form to the right or email us at:
connect@call-light.care