I need an evaluation
Talk with a psychiatric provider about your symptoms, history, goals, and questions.
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SERVICES
Services that help you find the right next step
Explore psychiatric evaluations, medication support, and interventional care for depression and complex mood disorders.
Start with what you need
Start with the question that feels most useful to you today.
I'm exploring interventional psychiatry
Learn how interventional options are considered alongside comprehensive psychiatric care.
Explore interventional options
I need ongoing medication support
Work with a psychiatric provider on medication review, monitoring, and ongoing care.
Learn about medication managementWho we commonly support
Treatment-resistant depression
When symptoms persist despite prior treatments.
Complex mood disorders
Including bipolar disorder, PTSD, and mood instability.
Medication planning
Optimizing medications or managing complex regimens.
Diagnostic clarification
When the diagnosis is unclear or symptoms are complex.
Collaborative care
Working with your existing therapist or providers.
How getting started works
Here is what the process generally looks like.
Step 1. Request a consultation
Tell us what you are looking for and how we can reach you.
Step 2. 15-minute virtual consultation
Speak with our administrative team about your questions and next steps.
Step 3. Gather records and prepare
We will explain which records and information may be useful for your visit.
Step 4. Complete diagnostic consultation
Meet with a psychiatric provider to review your history and discuss next steps.
What services may be part of your care plan
Your plan is personalized based on your goals and clinical needs.
Initial Diagnostic Consultation
Comprehensive evaluation to understand your symptoms, history, goals, and previous care.
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Medication Management
Ongoing psychiatric care to optimize medications, monitor progress, and coordinate next steps.
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For patients & familiesBefore your first visit
A few details can help your consultation conversation go smoothly.
- Recent medical records from relevant providers
- Current medication list (dosages and timing)
- Pharmacy records (if available)
- Recent lab or imaging results (if any)
- Referral or provider notes (if applicable)
- Insurance card and contact information
Bring what you have. Our team can help you understand what matters most.
Common questions
Start with a consultation request and tell us what you are hoping to address.
Our team reviews your request, the services you are asking about, and current availability. A brief administrative conversation may help answer questions about the practice and explain the next step.
A psychiatric provider discusses clinical options after reviewing your history during an evaluation.
Your request is reviewed by our team. You typically receive an email with next steps.
We may schedule a 15-minute administrative consultation to clarify the information you submitted, answer questions about our practice, and explain the next step before a diagnostic visit.
Follow-up instructions—including any records to gather—are sent by email when appropriate.
Useful information may include relevant medical records, your current medication and pharmacy history, prior treatment notes, laboratory or imaging results, referral notes, and insurance information.
You may not need every item. Our team can help identify what is most useful and provide secure records instructions.
We focus on medication management and interventional services and do not offer psychotherapy.
Treatment recommendations are made by a licensed clinician after an evaluation. We consider your clinical history, current symptoms, previous response to treatment, goals, safety, and diagnostic findings.
Our website explains the options we offer so you can prepare questions. Your clinician will discuss which options may fit your needs after completing the evaluation.
Coverage, benefits, authorization requirements, and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan and service.
Our administrative team can answer general practice questions. Confirm coverage for a specific service directly with your insurer.
Insurance participation does not confirm coverage for every service.
Continue learning
Explore educational resources to help you feel informed and prepared.
Understanding interventional psychiatry
Learn how evidence-based treatments may be considered when other approaches have not provided enough relief.
Preparing for consultation
Tips for gathering records, describing your history, and preparing useful questions.
Treatment overview
An overview of services, treatment pathways, and supportive care available through Mood Institute.