Our Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
At Alice’s Psychiatry & Wellness, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to adults aged 18 and up. Our evaluations are designed to thoroughly assess your mental health, accurately diagnose your condition, and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. We treat a wide range of mental health conditions, ensuring that you receive the care and support you deserve.
Conditions We Treat
Our psychiatric evaluations help in diagnosing and treating various mental health conditions, including:
- Depression: Evaluating symptoms of persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other related signs to provide effective treatment plans.
- Anxiety: Assessing levels of anxiety, worry, and related symptoms to tailor interventions that alleviate distress.
- Mood Disorders: Diagnosing conditions such as bipolar disorder to stabilize mood swings and improve quality of life.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Identifying symptoms of PTSD and offering appropriate therapeutic strategies.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Evaluating obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors to create effective management plans.
- Substance Use: Assessing and addressing substance use disorders to support recovery and long-term well-being.
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Additional Benefits
Medication Management
At Alice’s Psychiatry & Wellness, we specialize in medication management to help you achieve optimal mental health. Our approach involves carefully selecting and adjusting medications to address your specific needs, ensuring the most effective and safest treatment plan. We closely monitor your progress and make necessary adjustments to enhance your well-being.
Benefits of Medication Management
- Personalized Treatment: Medications are tailored to your unique mental health needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
- Regular Monitoring: Continuous assessment and adjustments of your medication regimen to maintain its effectiveness and minimize side effects.
- Comprehensive Support Infections: Ongoing collaboration with therapists and other healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to your mental health care.
Pharmacogenetic Testing
We offer GeneSight testing, a pharmacogenomic test that evaluates how your genetic makeup influences your response to various medications. This advanced testing helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about the medications they prescribe, ensuring the most effective and safest treatment options for you. By analyzing your genetic profile, GeneSight testing provides valuable insights into which medications are likely to be effective and which could potentially cause adverse effects.
Benefits of Pharmacogenetic Testing
- Personalized Medication Plans:: GeneSight testing tailors your treatment by identifying which medications are most likely to be effective based on your genetic makeup, leading to more precise and personalized care.
- Reduced Adverse Effects: By understanding how your body responds to different medications, this testing minimizes the risk of adverse reactions, ensuring a safer treatment experience.
- Enhanced Treatment Outcomes: With insights from GeneSight testing, healthcare providers can make informed decisions, potentially leading to faster and more effective treatment results.
Commonly Asked Questions
A psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a mental health professional to diagnose and understand your mental health condition. At Alice’s Psychiatry & Wellness, our evaluations are designed to identify your specific needs and create a personalized treatment plan.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, or substance use can benefit from a psychiatric evaluation. Our clinic focuses on treating adults aged 18 and up.
During a psychiatric evaluation, you will discuss your mental health history, current symptoms, and any relevant personal information with our provider. This thorough assessment helps us understand your condition and develop an effective treatment plan.
A psychiatric evaluation typically takes about 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the complexity of your case. Our provider will take the time to ensure a comprehensive understanding of your mental health needs.
Yes, our provider will use the information gathered during the evaluation to diagnose any mental health conditions you may have. This diagnosis will inform the development of your personalized treatment plan, which may include medication management and therapy.
At Alice’s Psychiatry & Wellness, we offer expert psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose your condition and create a tailored treatment plan. Our services include medication management, therapy, and advanced pharmacogenetic testing to ensure you receive the most effective and personalized care.