Michelle Vo, M.D.
Pediatric Psychiatry
About the Practice
Dr. Michelle Vo is accepting patients into her solo pediatric psychiatry private practice located near downtown Salt Lake City. Since 2008, she has been practicing integrated pediatric psychiatry with medical subspecialty training in General Pediatrics, General Psychiatry, and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Vo's strengths and specialized interests include early childhood mental health, developmental pediatric guidance, and trauma- and adversity-informed care. Centering her medical practice in a whole-human, child-centered approach to pediatric mental health, Dr. Vo obtained additional training and certification in various psychotherapy and non-pharmacological modalities, including:
- Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) for infants and toddlers
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT)
- Reiki Level 1 Attunement and Mastery
Dr. Vo holds gratitude for the families and students who trusted her with their care, from the University of Utah, Primary Children's Hospital, The Children's Center Utah, and the Utah Division of Child and Family Services.
We may be a good fit if you're looking for a child- and humanity-centered physician who believes that:
- a pound of prevention is worth an ounce of cure;
- the cultivation of joy can proceed along with the alleviation of suffering;
- our most important tool is the ability to listen with open eyes, ears, and hearts; and
- compassion and courage are integral to healing.
About Dr. Vo
Michelle Vo, M.D. is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Upon graduation from medical school, she moved to Salt Lake City in 2008 to pursue medical subspecialty training in General Pediatrics, General Psychiatry, and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Utah. Following the completion of a chief residency in 2013, Dr. Vo joined the faculty in Child Psychiatry at the University of Utah. She further specialized in early childhood psychiatry, student wellness, and the contemplative sciences. Dr. Vo also taught medical ethics, medical humanities, and compassion cultivation in the School of Medicine and Honors College during her time as faculty at the University of Utah.
Dr. Vo is grateful to return to private practice after retiring from a rewarding career in academic medicine, where she held progressive leadership roles: Medical Director of The Children's Center Utah; Senior Director of Student Wellness in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine; and Assistant Vice President of Health Sciences Student Wellness at the University of Utah.
Dr. Vo is licensed to practice medicine in the state of Utah. She maintains her board certifications in General Pediatrics, General Psychiatry, and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. In her free time, she enjoys many planned and unexpected adventures with her family and friends.
About Rocket, Dr. Vo's Mental Health Service Dog
Dr. Vo belongs to Rocket, a mental health service dog who has been trained to assist patients with symptoms of anxiety. Rocket is a 3-year-old Cavachon (his father is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and his mother is a Bichon Frise). Rocket often works with Dr. Vo at her office, but he also enjoys day care when Dr. Vo is making house calls or when her patients prefer to be seen alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept health insurance?
Dr. Vo's integrated and holistic psychiatry practice includes interventions that aren't typically covered by health insurance. Often, Dr. Vo and her patients decide together that the best course of action combines medication management, psychotherapy, and parent/patient guidance.
To address a whole-human approach to her patients' health and well-being, Dr. Vo delivers care according to a direct-to-patient, private-pay model. This allows her to collaborate most effectively with patients, and allows her to remain person-centered and committed to evidence-based medicine. The direct-to-patient, private-pay model also frees Dr. Vo and her patients from the care barriers associated with corporate healthcare policies.
Dr. Vo provides a super-bill for medical services after each appointment. The super-bill may be submitted to your health insurance for possible reimbursement.
What are your fees?
Dr. Vo values the time that her patients invest in her expertise. She bills for services according to the time invested, or $480/hour.
Fees for common services provided by Dr. Vo:
- 90 minutesNew comprehensive psychiatry patient evaluation and treatment plan$720
- 60 minutesNew patient evaluation for young adults, or pediatric mental health check-up$480
- 45 minutesEstablished patient appointment, medication management and/or psychotherapy$360
- 30 minutesEstablished patient appointment, medication management and/or psychotherapy$240
How can my child join your practice as a patient?
Please use the contact form below to begin a conversation about how Dr. Vo may help your family.
My child is in urgent need of help. Can you help us?
Unfortunately, psychiatric concerns among children and adults can manifest with urgency; for example, with aggression or with thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
Dr. Vo's private practice does not have the resources necessary to address urgent or severe mental health concerns. These are best served by a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals who have access to crisis services and emergency psychiatric care, such as Dr. Vo's former practice partners at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute, available at (801) 585-1212.
If you or your child is experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, or if you are concerned about your child's safety, please call the 24/7 Crisis Line: 988.
Dr. Vo's office is located in a shared building with other professionals of various backgrounds. She may recommend house calls/home visits or parent guidance appointments to address children's disruptive behavior.
Are you available for professional consultation, advising, or forensic services?
Dr. Vo has extensive experience speaking, consulting, and advising on various topics, including:
- Maternal-Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
- Parent and Educator Support
- Organizational Wellness and Compassion Management
- Best Practices for Trauma-Informed Organizations
- Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adverse Lifetime Experiences
- Compassion Fatigue and Moral Injury
- Medical Ethics and Mental Health Ethics
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in organizations, healthcare, and education
- High-Conflict disputes and Survivor-Victim concerns
Dr. Vo has limited availability to advise students who aspire to the health professions, or medical students hoping to design educational experiences in pursuit of specific career goals. She doesn't have the ability to offer physician shadowing or internship, practicum, or residency educational experiences in her practice at this time.
Dr. Vo considers provision of expert witness or forensic services on a case-by-case basis. She is available for private survivor-victim support and advocacy. Private survivor-victim support and advocacy can be applied in various forensic and organizational contexts. Dr. Vo may also be available to assist individuals in high-conflict dispute resolution.
Consultation fees for these services depend on the nature of the work required. Please use the contact form below to inquire about Dr. Vo's consultation services. Dr. Vo would be pleased to provide additional information, examples, and references for these bespoke services.
Contact Dr. Vo
Please let me know how I may be able to help you and/or your child: