Psychiatric Services

Psychiatric assessment:

A psychiatric assessment is done by a psychiatrist. Our psychiatrist will perform a new patient evaluation, screening for the common psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and more. This evaluation may be broad or more focused, catered to each individual patient. Medications may or may not be started, depending on the recommendation of the psychiatrist and the preference of the patient. We also conduct bariatric surgery assessments, employment assessments, and school related assessments.

Medication management:

This is predominantly the role of a psychiatrist. After a patient is established in our clinic, it is then determined with the patient and the psychiatrist whether or not medications will be used to help treat the mental health condition. If medications are used, then regular follow up appointments are scheduled, lasting about 10-30 minutes, depending on each patient. During these appointments, we discuss side effects, dosage changes, or medication changes. Brief supportive therapy may also be done during these encounters.

Adolescent and adult treatments:

Our clinic sees child, adolescent, and adult patients. We will work with each patient and their family, as appropriate, to achieve relief for the patient from their mental health condition. The following list is a sample of the disorders and conditions we treat, but we are not limited to this list:

• Major depressive disorder

• Adjustment disorders

• Bipolar disorder

• Schizophrenia and related disorder

• Personality disorder

• Autism spectrum disorder

• Posttraumatic stress disorder

• Eating disorders

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Social anxiety disorder

• Panic attacks

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Substance use disorders (Addiction)