Verigrate Health · Private Psychiatry
Specialized Private Psychiatry, Led by One Physician
Verigrate Health is a nationally accessible, limited-panel private psychiatry practice founded and led by Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist. Care centers on diagnostic clarification, complex psychopharmacology, psychiatric medication tapering, deprescribing, and consequential treatment decisions. Secure telepsychiatry is available to eligible patients in 43 states and Washington, D.C.; Dallas is the principal office, with select in-person consultation in New York City and Miami.
The Practice Model
A Limited-Panel Private Practice
A limited patient panel allows time for careful evaluation, direct physician involvement, and continuity of clinical judgment.
Areas of Focus
Clinical Areas of Focus
Specialized consultation includes individualized tapering across psychiatric medication classes when clinically appropriate, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants used psychiatrically, non-stimulant ADHD medications, and medications used off-label.
The Physician
Christian S. Monsalve, M.D.
Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist and the Founder & Medical Director of Verigrate Health. He personally conducts consultation and follow-up, with a specialist focus on diagnostic clarification, thoughtful psychopharmacology, medication tapering, psychiatric deprescribing, and independent second opinions. Dr. Monsalve maintains broad multistate licensure and provides care directly in English and Spanish.
The Name
A coined name, drawn from Latin roots.
Latin
Truth.
Latin
To make whole. To restore.
The Ends of Medicine
Health is the well-functioning of the person as a whole. Medicine seeks to prevent dysfunction where possible and to restore function when it is impaired.
Professional Referrals
For Referring Physicians
Verigrate welcomes physician and psychotherapist referrals for complex diagnostic or psychopharmacologic questions, medication tapering, psychiatric deprescribing, benzodiazepine-related complexity, and difficult medication histories. Communication is maintained with patient authorization.
National Access
43 states + Washington, D.C. · One physician.
Secure telepsychiatry provides access to specialized psychiatric expertise across state lines where Dr. Monsalve is licensed. Dallas, Texas, is Verigrate Health’s principal office. Select in-person appointments are available in New York City and Miami by appointment.
A Clinical Limitation
Verigrate Health is not an emergency psychiatric service and does not provide urgent, same-day, or walk-in crisis care. Individuals in crisis should contact emergency services or local crisis resources.
Patient and Physician Questions
Common Questions
What is Verigrate Health?
Verigrate Health is a specialized, limited-panel private psychiatry practice founded and led by Christian S. Monsalve, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist. Its defining clinical areas are precision medication tapering, psychiatric deprescribing, and complex psychiatric consultation.
Where is care available?
Psychiatric consultation by telemedicine is available to eligible patients in 43 states and Washington, D.C. In-person consultations are available by appointment in New York City and Dallas, with select appointments in Miami.
Does Verigrate Health specialize in medication tapering?
Yes. The practice provides precision medication tapering, including benzodiazepine and antidepressant tapering, and psychiatric deprescribing. Hyperbolic tapering may be used as a methodology when clinically appropriate.
Can a physician refer a patient?
Yes. Physicians and psychotherapists may submit a secure referral for specialist consultation, medication tapering, deprescribing, or complex medication histories.
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