- The standard of care for prescribing any medication to a minor is monthly follow-up, but once stable we can extend for up to 3 months (stimulants excepted)
- The standard of care for prescribing stimulants to anyone is monthly follow-up (with rare exceptions). If not taking a stimulant daily, meeting at an interval consistent with administration of 30 doses is acceptable
- The standard of care for anyone receiving a prescription from me is to follow-up no longer than every three months
- If requested to refill a medication outside of an office visit, I will likely still do so in the future, but will refer the patient/parent to the expected follow-up schedule. If this becomes a pattern with particular patients, I may choose to stop prescribing to them outside of office visits
Exceptions frequently exist, and I'm open to them; but this structure provides expectations unless we have agreed to some alternative plan that fits our unique treatment relationship.
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Welcome to the website for the private psychiatric and psychotherapeutic practice of Dr. Jeremy Wilkinson.
This practice continues its aim of being an integral part of our community where people come to work out problems in their lives, find support, and build skills in a pursuit of wellness and success. I strive to provide comprehensive, tailored, and superior care. In my office, I subspecialize in pediatric psychiatry. However, I am also board certified and trained to work with adults. I focus on treatment cases, but also provide second opinions and consultations. This practice carves out additional time for community education, outreach, and support for parents, pediatricians, school counselors, and civic organizations. In parts of most weeks, I teach and mentor young doctors in my roles as Adjunct Faculty at San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, and as Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
The purpose of this site is to broadly describe to prospective patients and parents my approach to treatment, qualifications, and policies. It is also a resource for current patients.
Have a look around. If you might be interested in scheduling an evaluation, please click this link, complete the form, and submit it; after which I will contact you. I look forward to hearing from you and assisting however possible.
Professional
Certification/Licensure
- Diplomate of American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Psychiatry)
- Diplomate of American Board of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- California Medical License
- DEA controlled substance certification
- Special Certification for Family Based Treatment (FBT) of Anorexia Nervosa in adolescents -- conferred by the Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders
- TEAM Therapy training
- Adjunct Faculty and Therapy Supervisor for psychiatric residents of San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Education/Training
- Stanford University/Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
- Designated Community Track Fellow
- San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
- Internship and General Psychiatry Residency
- University of Maryland School of Medicine
- M.D. Medicine
- Combined Accelerated Program in Psychiatry
- University of Maryland Baltimore County
- B.A. Psychology with minor in Biology and a concentration in Biopsychology
Recent Awards/Honors
- Eugene B. Brody Award for Excellence in Psychotherapy
- American Psychiatric Association Public Psychiatry Fellowship Award
- APA Council on Children and Families (2010)
- APA Steering Committee for Practice Guideline of Major Depressive Disorder (2009)
- APA Council on Adult Psychiatry (2009)
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Personal
Psychiatric and psychotherapeutic training teach that a doctor or therapist should be a "blank slate". Research, however, shows that relationships are at the core of both personal happiness and successful treatment outcomes. I don't believe in blank slate treatment. You probably won't be laying on my couch. We will probably share equally in our conversations. There will be little about our interaction that is mystical or stereotypical. Instead, I offer a modern approach to therapy and treatment in general. For me to ask of us to get in the trenches and work together collaboratively, we need to erase the power dynamics that get in the way. In that spirit, I don't hide my personality in sessions. I don't hide my interests or my experiences either. You, your goals, and the obstacles to those goals will be the main focus in sessions, but it will be the application of evidence-informed skills through our relationship for how achieve success. The goal of this unorthodox transparency and self-disclosure is to let you know who you're working with so you can more comfortably go to those difficult places with me, which is where change happens.
My wife and I were raised on the East Coast. We have lived in the Peninsula since 2007. My wife is a high school teacher and is involved in other capacities with the youth of our community.
We have a daughter and a son. Our lives and yours probably weave closely together. We live in Burlingame and have come to understand the benefits and specific challenges of raising children in the Peninsula. I choose to work here because I hope to have a positive influence in my community. It is common to see people with whom I've worked as we walk around town. It's a pleasure to live and work in the same place, and to see people doing well in the community after overcoming some personal hardship. It's also just so great to see people you care about as you eat at a restaurant or play with your kids at the park.
I enjoy sports and played them competitively throughout my youth. My free time is often spent exercising, rooting on my hometown sports teams, building or fixing something in the garage, or relaxing with friends. I strongly believe in the benefits of possessing a growth mindset. I love to learn, so at any given time I'm probably getting into something new. I look forward to learning about your strengths and passions as much as I do the areas in which you struggle.
