Welcome to Desert Sage Behavioral Health - Your Home for Psychiatric Services and Behavioral Health in Tucson
Our Services
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations assess your mental health needs to create personalized treatment plans. These plans include managing your medication needs, ensuring the safe and effective use of prescribed medications through ongoing monitoring and adjustments to support your well-being.
Spravato Treatments
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
A Breakthrough for Treatment-Resistant
Depression. Spravato is a prescription nasal
spray that works in combination with
antidepressants to treat depression that hasn't responded to other therapies. As an FDA-approved innovation, Spravato offers new
possibilities for adults seeking relief from
severe depression.
Ketamine Therapy
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
NeuroStar TMS Therapy
Ketamine therapy can offer rapid results for conditions like chronic depression, PTSD, and acute suicidality. With decades of safe use in medicine, ketamine provides a unique solution for those battling treatment-resistant mental health challenges.
NeuroStar TMS Therapy
NeuroStar TMS Therapy
NeuroStar TMS Therapy
NeuroStar TMS Therapy offers cutting-edge transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat Major Depressive Disorder. Designed for patients aged 15 and older, this non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment stimulates areas of the brain linked to mood regulation. Rediscover hope with this safe and effective therapy.
Telemedicine Services
NeuroStar TMS Therapy
Telemedicine Services
Telemedicine provides secure appointments via videoconferencing, allowing patients to connect with mental health professionals from home. This flexible service ensures personalized care, follow-up consultations, and ongoing support, offering the same professionalism and confidentiality as in-person visits.
Vivitrol Injections
NeuroStar TMS Therapy
Telemedicine Services
Vivitrol is an FDA-approved treatment for alcohol and opioid dependence. Used alongside counseling, it provides a safe and effective path to recovery, supporting you in regaining control of your life.
Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs)
Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs)
Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs)
At our practice, we offer long-acting injectables—medications administered via injection that release slowly over time, reducing the need for daily dosing. These treatments are particularly beneficial for conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, ensuring consistent medication levels and improving adherence to treatment plans. Our experienced team provides these services in a supportive and professional environment, tailored to your individual needs.
Pharmacogenomic Testing
Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs)
Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs)
Personalized Treatment Powered by Your DNA. We analyze your genetic makeup to tailor medications for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other conditions. Pharmacogenomic testing provides insights into how your body responds to specific treatments, optimizing your care.
On-site Lab Collection
Long-Acting Injectables (LAIs)
On-site Lab Collection
A quick and convenient way to collect blood and urine samples on-site, ensuring accurate testing to support your wellness journey without delays.
Ketamine Therapy: A Proven Solution for Resistant Conditions
Ketamine therapy is a groundbreaking treatment can offer rapid relief for individuals struggling with treatment-resistant mental health conditions. Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine targets the NMDA receptors in the brain, producing noticeable improvements within hours to days (Harvard Health Publishing, 2019). Clinical research supports its effectiveness for:
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Acute Suicidal Ideation
Administered in a professional, supervised setting, ketamine therapy is safe and well-tolerated. Side effects, such as mild dissociation, are temporary and closely monitored to ensure your comfort and safety.
ketamine therapy has shown the ability to rapidly reduce depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts, even for individuals who have not responded to other treatments. Its unique mechanism of action promotes brain plasticity and helps restore connections between brain cells affected by prolonged stress or illness.
Vivitrol Injections: A Proven Path to Recovery
Vivitrol is an FDA-approved prescription Injection designed to support individuals battling alcohol dependence and to prevent opioid dependence after detoxification. If you’re working toward long-term recovery, Vivitrol can be a vital part of your treatment plan when combined with evidence-based therapy, counseling, and support programs.
Vivitrol is a non-addictive, once-monthly injection that blocks the effects of alcohol and opioids in the brain. By binding to opioid receptors, it helps reduce cravings and prevents the rewarding effects that can lead to relapse.
Vivitrol is effective for:
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD): Reducing alcohol cravings and supporting individuals in maintaining sobriety.
- Opioid Dependence Prevention: Helping to prevent relapse after completing opioid detoxification. It is essential to stop using opioids for at least 7–10 days before beginning Vivitrol treatment to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
As a non-narcotic, Vivitrol does not cause dependence and is administered as a once-monthly extended-release injection in a professional clinical setting. Combined with mental health counseling, support programs, and evidence-based treatment plans, Vivitrol provides a safe and effective solution to achieve long-term recovery.
Pharmacogenomic Testing: Personalized Medication Management
Phenomics Health provides cutting-edge pharmacogenomic testing, which analyzes how your unique genetic makeup may impact the effectiveness and safety of specific medications. This advanced testing identifies clinically significant genetic variations in your DNA to help tailor treatments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric disorders.
Phenomics Health’s testing offers critical insights into how your body processes medications, empowering your doctor to select treatments that align with your genetic profile, reducing the trial-and-error process and enhancing medication outcomes.
The test is non-invasive and simple, using a cheek swab collected in your healthcare provider’s office or conveniently from your home. Your doctor or nurse practitioner will guide you through the process and use the results to craft a personalized treatment plan that works best for you.
Accepting New Patients for Behavioral Health Care in Tucson!
Desert Sage offers compassionate psychiatric and behavioral health services tailored to you. Call us today at (520) 771-6782 to book your appointment and be seen within a week or sooner!