Psychiatric services

Psychiatric evaluations

Your first appointment gives us time to understand what has been going on, what you have tried before, and what you would like help with now. We review your psychiatric and medical history, current symptoms, medications, sleep, and other factors that may be affecting how you feel. Blood work, urine testing, or other medical follow-up may also be recommended when appropriate. From there, we talk through the options and decide together what makes sense moving forward.

Medication management

Medication can be helpful, but it should have a clear purpose. Whether you are considering medication for the first time or want to revisit a current regimen, we go over your options, possible side effects, and what to expect. We regularly review how medications are working, whether they are still needed, and whether treatment can be simplified when appropriate. When it is helpful, we also try to incorporate supportive therapy into follow-up visits so there is room to talk through what is happening beyond medication alone. Supplements and other nonprescription options may also be discussed when they make sense as part of your care.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy can be provided on its own or as part of ongoing psychiatric care. Sessions give you time to talk through what is happening in your life, better understand patterns that may be contributing to how you feel, and work on practical ways of managing them. The approach may vary depending on your needs and what feels most helpful to you.

Pharmacogenetic testing

Pharmacogenetic testing uses a simple cheek swab to look at genetic differences that may affect how your body processes certain psychiatric medications. It does not tell us which medication will work best, but it can provide additional information when choosing or adjusting treatment, especially if you have experienced side effects or limited benefit from medications in the past.