Psychiatric Evaluation
The foundation of individualized care begins with a psychiatric evaluation, which includes a thorough review of medical, social, developmental, and psychiatric history. The initial appointment may involve obtaining collateral records, utilizing standardized assessment tools, and conducting an in-depth clinical interview. This comprehensive process enables our providers to establish an accurate diagnosis and collaborate with the patient on appropriate treatment options, which may include psychiatric medication management. When clinically indicated, psychiatric medications may be prescribed during the initial visit.
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Medication Management
One of the most convenient and effective services offered through telehealth is psychiatric medication management. Many individuals use medication to help manage symptoms of ongoing mental health conditions or as part of a broader treatment approach during periods of increased emotional or psychological stress. Caring Minds LLC provides telehealth medication management through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform with electronic prescribing for added convenience.
Our providers tailor treatment to each individual’s needs, goals, and preferences. We offer care for trauma-related conditions, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders.
For many people, recovery involves stabilizing symptoms with the appropriate use of psychiatric medications. We are committed to thorough assessment, accurate diagnosis, and the development of personalized treatment plans to support each client’s mental health journey.
Psychotherapy Options
We offer talk, solution-focused and strengths-based therapy designed to support emotional well-being.
Psychotherapy may be used along with the use of medications. Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and increase well-being and healing.
Pharmacogenomic Testing
Pharmacogenetic testing is a personalized genetic testing to guide medication selection and dosing. It provides information about your genes to help your health care provider choose the medicine and dosage that are the “best fit” for you.
Testing is done through Genesight. Testing analyzes how your genes may affect your outcomes with medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. The test provides your clinician with information about which medications may require dose adjustments, may be less likely to work for you or may have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic makeup.
The test is ordered by your healthcare provider and sent directly to you, so you may take it in the convenience of your home. The test is a simple cheek swab, taken in your home, and returned to Genesight lab via FedEx for processing.
Objective ADHD Assessment
In addition to the subjective evaluation of ADHD symptoms, and gathering collateral information, we also utilize QbTest to support our evaluation process. QbTest (AKA QbCheck) is a computerized tool enhancing ADHD evaluation and tracking progress over time. This scientifically-validated test provides objective measures of attention, activity, and impulsivity to support diagnostic clarity and treatment planning.