Idaho Statewide Telehealth
Depression isn't one condition.
Research identifies distinct brain circuit patterns — and different patterns respond to different treatments.
Most psychiatric clinics treat depression as a single, one-size-fits-all condition. At Live Well Psychiatry, we identify your specific brain circuit pattern, match medications directly to outcome data from 2,200+ patients and growing every day... come join us, and measure your symptom response at every single visit.
Discover Your Depression Subtype
Standard antidepressants fail when they treat the wrong symptom pattern. 7 quick questions to match your profile to evidence-based strategies.
One Practice. Built Entirely Around Getting You Better.
Psychiatric care across Idaho via telehealth — diagnosis, medication management, and TMS in Meridian — every part measured, and every part built to improve your outcome. Pick any one and see how.
81% of Our Patients Significantly Improve — Most Starting by Appointment 3
- 81% of our patients show significant improvement (over 80% by visit 3) by their 7th–8th appointment — across all patients and all conditions, tracked at every visit.
- 82% arrived after failed treatment elsewhere. Our depression outcomes cover 1,000+ MDD patients with more added every month.
- In STAR*D — the largest U.S. depression study — response fell to 14% by the third medication. Our patients improve at 81%, without months of blind trial and error.
- The 9% who deteriorate are caught by the process, triggering a structured reassessment and a change in treatment — not months of drift.
A 60-Minute Research-Method Psychiatric Evaluation — the Right Diagnosis the First Time
- Every new patient receives a 60-minute structured diagnostic interview based on the DSM-5 — the research standard used by fewer than 5% of clinical psychiatrists.
- Four questions get answered before any treatment starts: Depression or bipolar? Is ADHD in the mix? Is anxiety separate or secondary? Any psychotic features?
- Many of our depression patients have comorbid ADHD — and untreated ADHD is often the reason previous depression-only treatment failed.
- Every provider uses the same interview with every patient — one rigorous diagnostic standard across the whole clinic.
Eight Clinicians. One Treatment Team Behind Every Patient.
- Every new patient is discussed by all of our providers at a weekly treatment-team meeting — your plan gets eight clinical perspectives, not one.
- “When you get any of us, you get the best of us.” Real-time outcome data guides your care at every single appointment — no matter who you see.
- One shared standard: the same structured diagnostic interview and the same LW-23 measurement, whichever clinician you see.
50+ Combined Years of Psychiatric Experience
- Three physicians (MDs/DOs) leading five PAs and NPs — an eight-clinician team treating patients of all ages.
- Founder Dr. Scott Hoopes brings 30+ years of clinical experience — principal investigator on more than 30 clinical trials and co-author of Bipolar Disorder: A Clinical Guide.
- Training that spans the University of Utah, Oregon Health Sciences University, the University of Washington, UCLA, and Idaho State — with deep local roots in the Treasure Valley.
- Patients of all ages, statewide: telehealth psychiatry across Idaho, with in-office TMS in Meridian.
The LW-23: A Rating Scale Built for Treatment Decisions
- 23 symptom dimensions across depression, anxiety, and stress, designed to track symptom changes in real time.
- Most scales diagnose. LW-23 tracks. Standard scales capture a moment. LW-23 follows the change — every appointment — so you don't suffer longer than needed.
- Over 80% of psychiatrists use no rating scale at all — and without a scale, worsening symptoms are missed in 4 out of 5 patients.
- Your scores join a clinic-wide outcomes database of 2,200+ patients and growing every day... come join us across 8 providers — the data engine behind every treatment recommendation.
Five Depression Subtypes. Treatment Matched by Real Outcome Data.
- We classify depression into five subtypes from symptom, personality, and attention patterns identified at intake — because not all depression is the same.
- The same medication produces positive response rates from 24% to 60% depending on subtype. Your subtype determines which treatments have the strongest track record — and which to avoid.
- Our data uncovered what STAR*D never measured: life stress cuts medication response from 65–85% down to 16–36% on the very same drugs — so we track stress at every visit.
- What looks like treatment-resistant depression is often untreated ADHD. For one subtype, treating the ADHD resolves the depression — without an antidepressant.
TMS Targeted to Your Brain — With a ~90% Depression Response Rate
- Targeting from functional brain imaging data — a method developed at Harvard — instead of the skull measurements standard clinics use.
- NeuroCardioGuided intensity calibration: your heart rate response confirms the right depth, typically below 100% of motor threshold vs. the standard 120% — so treatment stays comfortable.
- ~90% depression response rate (rolling average of our last 20 patients) vs. roughly 70% for TMS nationally.
- Covered by most insurance for treatment-resistant depression — plus $2,500-$3,500 self-pay courses (vs. ~$10,000 typical) as well as an accelerated 2-day protocol.
Care That Fits Your Life
Every appointment — telehealth or in person — includes the same structured diagnostic approach and LW-23 measurement, so you and your provider always know whether treatment is working.
Telehealth Visits
See your provider by secure video from anywhere in Idaho — home, work, or on the road. Same thorough evaluations, same measurement at every visit. No commute, no waiting room.
In-Office TMS
When medication isn't enough, TMS targets the brain directly — no medication, no sedation, no systemic side effects. We offer advanced protocols not available at other Treasure Valley providers.
Patient Voices
What Our Patients Say
"Dr. Hoopes is very knowledgeable and gets your medication spot on. Been to others in the past and he definitely knows what he's doing. Going to him for years now and convenient appointments via Zoom."Janine G.
"Dr. Hoopes was the first doctor in 5 years that actually listened to me without interrupting. For the first time in my life I think I might actually be getting the help I need."Garrett M.
"Scott is focused on data driven solutions to individual problems. He is thoughtful and extremely knowledgeable on treatments that worked for me. I highly recommend him."Larry R.
"Life savers! I was so nervous and uncomfortable going in and once the appointment started it was such a relief feeling safe with the provider! I feel heard and not judged for needing the little extra help!"Aspen P.
"Joanna Gonzales has helped me to do medication management and is excellent at what she does! Dr. Hoops was able to determine quickly that I had been misdiagnosed which had that not been figured out who knows what would have happened! They are absolutely an excellent team!"Marci G.
"PA Crystal Odegard was very patient, kind, and direct!!! She was very knowledgeable, and helped me through somethings I haven't ben to figure out!!! Recommend for everybody figuring out their lives. "Darrell F.
"Kristin was amazing. She listened and provided great feedback. I highly recommend Live Well. "Monica R.
"From the first day I was referred to Live Well I have received the kind of care, I believe everybody would be happy to have and refer loved ones too. As for my MD/PA I can't say enough about J. Hua. If anyone ever asks there's only one place I can honestly recommend."Brett S.
Our Approach
How We Treat Depression Differently
Most clinics prescribe by trial and error. We track whether treatments work at every appointment for every patient — and use that data to match the right treatment to you.
Accurate Diagnosis at the First Appointment
Every patient receives a structured diagnostic interview to identify your depression subtype, anxiety profile, and co-occurring conditions. Used by fewer than 5% of clinical psychiatrists.
Measurement at Every Visit
You complete the LW-23 — our 23-item rating scale — before every appointment. Your provider reviews the trend before making any treatment decisions.
Data-Informed Treatment Selection
Treatment decisions are backed by clinic-wide outcome data from patients with your same depression pattern. Not guessing. Not trial and error.
Knowing What Not to Try
Our data shows which medications are less effective for specific depression subtypes. Knowing what to avoid can save you months of failed treatment.
We Work With Your Insurance
Every insurance provider has several different plans. We recommend reaching out to your insurance to verify that our providers are covered by your specific plan. Live Well Psychiatry is in-network with the following insurances:
Ready to Try a Different Approach?
If you're frustrated with depression treatment that isn't working, or looking for a provider who measures results rather than guessing, we'd like to help.
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