What we evaluate
Your full picture, not a checklist
We look at mood, sleep, focus, anxiety, trauma history, medical context, and medications you've already tried. No piece of the picture gets skipped.
Everyday care
Psychiatric Evaluation. Done the way it should be.
A full diagnostic workup with a board-certified physician or psychiatric nurse practitioner. We listen first, measure carefully, and leave you with a clear plan, not a 15-minute script.
How it works
Treatment, explained simply.
How long it takes
Sixty to ninety unhurried minutes
First visits run 60 to 90 minutes. That's deliberate. Real psychiatric care can't happen in the 15-minute slots most clinics force on you.
What you walk out with
A working diagnosis and a real plan
By the end of the visit, you'll have a clear understanding of what's going on, what we recommend, and the next two or three steps in plain English.
Is this right for you?
You may be an ideal candidate if any of these ring true.
- You've never had a real psychiatric workup, just primary-care prescribing.
- You suspect ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, or trauma but want a proper diagnosis.
- You've been on medications for years and nobody has ever stepped back to look at the whole picture.
- You want a second opinion from a psychiatrist who treats patients on the floor, not a name on a website.
- You're starting fresh in a new state and need a real psychiatric home.
Frequently Asked Questions
A board-certified psychiatrist or a psychiatric nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority. Both are trained to diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions and to coordinate the rest of your care.
Primary care is wonderful for many things, but most PCPs have 15 minutes and limited training in psychiatric diagnosis. We spend 60 to 90 minutes and build the entire visit around the psychiatric workup.
No. You can self-schedule. We're happy to coordinate with a referring provider if you have one, and we accept records to make the visit more efficient.
Yes. Initial evaluations are available in person at our clinics or by secure video, depending on the state and the kind of medication that may be involved.
Most commercial plans, Medicare, and the Medicaid programs we participate in cover psychiatric evaluation. Our team verifies benefits before your visit so there are no surprises.
Even if medication is the answer, the right medication starts with the right diagnosis. The evaluation is what makes everything that comes after actually work.
Most patients are seen within 3 to 5 business days. Telehealth slots open up first, but in-person availability is usually within the same window.
Insurance and coverage
Covered by most major plans, including Virginia Medicaid.
Our care coordinators verify benefits, submit prior authorizations, and coordinate every approval before you begin. Most consultations happen within 3 to 5 business days.
- Anthem
- Aetna
- Cigna
- BCBS
- UnitedHealthcare
- Medicare
- Medicaid
Don't see your plan? Call (800) 983-1974. We work with most insurers and can verify coverage in a single call.