In your first visit, a 60-minute psychiatric evaluation is conducted to help us understand your mental health concerns, symptoms, and overall functioning. We will discuss a working diagnosis and a treatment plan to help decrease symptoms. This often includes medication, therapy, coping skills, and lifestyle changes. We will work as a team to create an individualized plan that will work for you.
Follow-ups are a crucial aspect of mental health treatment, ensuring that your medication is effectively supporting you on your path to wellness. During these appointments, we will review your medication usage, assess treatment progress, and monitor for any side effects or changes in symptoms. These follow-ups offer an opportunity for open dialogue, where you can discuss your experiences with medication, voice concerns, and ask questions. We may also adjust dosages or switch medications based on treatment response, striving to optimize effectiveness and minimize adverse effects.
Follow up appointments are typically 30 minutes to incorporate both medication management as well as brief psychotherapy to address stressors, understand social dynamics, and discuss coping mechanisms. We highly value getting to know you on a personal and holistic level. We look forward to establish and build a working relationship in our treatment.