Dr. Albert Knapp
License # PSY 25873
Medication Services at Albert Knapp & Associates
Sometimes therapy alone isn’t enough to bring real relief, and that’s where medication can help close the gap. At Albert Knapp & Associates, our Medication Services are led by Amanda Arreola, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who partners with clients and families to find the right medication approach—one that supports the goals already being built in therapy rather than replacing them.
What Is Psychiatric Medication Management?
Medication management is an ongoing, collaborative process between a client (or their caregiver) and a prescribing provider. It starts with a thorough evaluation of symptoms, history, and current health, and continues with regular check-ins to see what’s working, what needs adjusting, and how a client is feeling day to day. Rather than a one-time prescription, it’s a relationship built on close monitoring and open communication.
How Medication Services Work at Albert Knapp & Associates
- Initial Psychiatric Evaluation The first visit is a deep dive into symptoms, medical history, current medications or supplements, and treatment goals, so Amanda can build a full picture before recommending anything.
- Personalized Treatment Planning If medication is appropriate, Amanda explains the options, how they work, and what to expect—always coordinating with a client’s therapist here at Albert Knapp & Associates when therapy is also part of care.
- Ongoing Monitoring Follow-up visits track symptom changes and side effects, and dosages or medications are adjusted as needed to keep treatment working as intended.
- Collaborative Care Amanda works alongside the mental health and ABA teams at Albert Knapp & Associates, so medication support stays connected to the bigger picture of a client’s care rather than existing in isolation.
Conditions We Treat
Medication Services at Albert Knapp & Associates support children, teens, and adults managing a range of psychiatric and behavioral health concerns, including:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
- ADHD
- Trauma-related symptoms
- Sleep disturbances tied to mental health
- Behavioral challenges that may benefit from a combined therapy-and-medication approach
Every recommendation is individualized. Medication is never treated as a first or only option—it’s considered alongside therapy, behavioral support, and each family’s own goals and comfort level.
Why Families Choose Albert Knapp & Associates for Medication Services
Integrated, whole-person care – Because Amanda works within the same practice as our therapists, play therapists, and behavior analysts, medication decisions are made with full context, not in a vacuum.
Board-certified expertise – As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Amanda brings specialized training in psychiatric assessment and prescribing, paired with a background across hospital, outpatient, and community mental health settings.
A collaborative approach – Clients and caregivers are part of every decision. Amanda takes time to explain the “why” behind each recommendation and checks in regularly to make sure treatment still fits.
Flexible scheduling – Medication Services are available alongside our therapy and ABA programs, making it easier for families already working with Albert Knapp & Associates to add this support without starting over somewhere new.
Your First Visit: What to Expect
The first appointment focuses on listening. Amanda will ask about current symptoms, past treatment (including any medications already tried), family history, and what a client hopes will be different. From there, she’ll walk through whether medication makes sense right now, what the options look like, and how progress will be tracked going forward—so there’s a clear plan before anyone leaves the room.
Take the Next Step
If therapy alone hasn’t fully addressed the symptoms getting in the way, Medication Services at Albert Knapp & Associates may be the missing piece. Call 310-376-2468 or reach out online to schedule an evaluation with Amanda Arreola and find out whether medication support is right for you or your child.
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