What is Vermilion Mindful Solutions?
Vermilion Mindful Solutions is an outpatient psychiatric mental health practice providing evidence-based care to adults. Care is centered on collaboration, clarity, and compassion, with treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.
Who provides care?
Care is provided by Danika Mills, DNP, PMHNP-BC, a doctorally prepared and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Dr. Mills is licensed to practice in California, Washington, and Texas and provides telehealth services to patients physically located in those states at the time of their appointment, in accordance with state and federal regulations
What is an initial consultation?
An initial consultation is a 15-minute appointment designed to briefly discuss your concerns, answer general questions, and determine whether this practice is a good clinical fit. This consultation is not a full psychiatric evaluation and does not include diagnosis or medication prescribing.
What services do you offer?
Services include:
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
- Medication management
- Brief psychotherapy (including cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches)
- ADHD diagnostic evaluation and assessment
- Wellness-informed, integrative mental health care
- Treatment plans are developed collaboratively and adjusted as clinically appropriate.
Do you provide ADHD testing?
Yes. ADHD evaluations include a comprehensive clinical interview, review of current symptoms and functional impairment, assessment of developmental and psychiatric history, and use of validated screening tools when appropriate. Differential diagnoses are carefully considered.
ADHD evaluations DO NOT include neuropsychological testing or academic accommodations assessments.
How are ADHD medications prescribed?
Medication decisions, including those involving controlled substances, are made cautiously and in accordance with state and federal prescribing regulations in California, Washington, and Texas.
Controlled medications may be considered only when clinically appropriate and typically require:
- A completed diagnostic evaluation
- Ongoing monitoring and follow-up
- Use of prescription monitoring programs
- Adherence to treatment agreements and safety guidelines
- Not all patients diagnosed with ADHD will require or be prescribed medication.
Is this a therapy-only practice?
No. Vermilion Mindful Solutions primarily provides psychiatric medication management with brief psychotherapy. Long-term, weekly psychotherapy is not offered. Referrals to licensed therapists or community resources are provided when indicated.
Is care in person or via telehealth?
All services are provided via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms. Patients must be physically located in CA or WA at the time of service.
Do you offer urgent or emergency care?
No. Vermilion Mindful Solutions is not an urgent care, emergency service, or crisis response provider and does not offer same-day emergency appointments or 24/7 coverage.
What should I do in an emergency or crisis?
If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe:
- Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you are in crisis but not in immediate danger, the following resources are available:
Crisis & Support Lines
- BlackLine (prioritizing BIPOC): 800-604-5841
- Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
- LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
- National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs: 212-714-1141
- LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
- LGBTQ Helpline for South Asians: 908-367-3374
How do I get started?
You may schedule a 15-minute initial consultation or a full intake appointment through the online booking system. The consultation can help determine whether this practice is the right fit before moving forward.
