
If you're struggling with persistent sadness, excessive worry, mood swings, intense anger, or other symptoms that affect your daily life, a psychiatric evaluation is the essential first step. This service is for anyone seeking clarity, accurate diagnosis, and a structured path toward mental wellness.
Our board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluations. We take a holistic, individualized approach, combining thorough clinical assessments with evidence-based treatment planning. We integrate diagnostic insights with discussions of therapy techniques, medication management, and lifestyle strategies to address both symptoms and root causes, ensuring you're an active partner in your care from day one.
Your 60-minute evaluation is a confidential, collaborative process designed to understand your complete mental health picture. We'll review your medical and mental health history, discuss your current symptoms and challenges, and explore lifestyle factors. This isn't just a checklist; it's a conversation to gather the information needed to reach an accurate diagnosis and create a personalized treatment plan that makes sense for you.
The goal of an evaluation is to provide clarity and direction. Clients who complete this process typically achieve:
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A psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of your mental health. It helps identify symptoms, potential diagnoses, and underlying causes of emotional or behavioral challenges. The evaluation guides your provider in creating a personalized treatment plan to meet your needs.
Anyone experiencing changes in mood, behavior, or daily functioning may benefit. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, substance use concerns, or other mental health challenges. Evaluations can also be helpful for people seeking guidance on coping strategies or medication management.
During the evaluation, your provider will review your medical and mental health history, discuss your current symptoms, and explore lifestyle factors and daily challenges. The goal is to gain a complete understanding of your mental health and develop a personalized treatment plan that may include therapy, coping strategies, or medication.
Most psychiatric evaluations take 60 minutes. Follow-up sessions will be 30 minutes and may be recommended to discuss results, refine treatment plans, and begin therapy or medication management if needed.
Your provider will typically discuss their initial diagnostic impressions and a preliminary treatment plan with you at the end of your evaluation session. This ensures you leave with a clear understanding and immediate next steps. A more detailed, formalized plan is often developed and reviewed in a follow-up appointment, usually scheduled within 1-2 weeks, where we'll refine the approach based on your feedback and any additional assessment.
You don't have to face this alone. Contact us today to meet your compassionate provider and begin your personalized treatment plan.
