What is a psychiatric evaluation?

A psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of your mental, emotional, and behavioral health. It helps identify symptoms, underlying conditions, and contributing factors that may affect your well-being. This evaluation is the first step in understanding what you are experiencing and guides us in developing an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan.

Our Process

Consultation: We begin with an open discussion where you share your concerns, symptoms, personal history, and goals. This initial step helps us understand your needs and ensures you feel comfortable with the evaluation process.

Assessment: Through structured interviews and validated questionnaires, we carefully assess your mental health. We explore mood, thought patterns, behavior, relationships, medical history, and family background to gain a complete picture of your overall well-being.

Examination: Our psychiatrist conducts a detailed examination to check for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or psychosis. We also review medications, physical health factors, and—when needed—recommend lab tests or medical coordination to rule out underlying medical causes.

Treatment Planning: Based on the findings, we create a personalized treatment plan that may include therapy, medication management, lifestyle recommendations, or a combination. We discuss options clearly, involve you in every decision, and set up regular follow-ups to track progress and make adjustments as needed.