Service
Personalized psychiatric evaluation in Jacksonville, NC
Every patient starts with a personalized psychiatric evaluation. The first visit lasts a full hour. It is built around you: your story, your history, and what you want to change, before anyone talks about a plan.
Visits are in person at the Jacksonville office or by secure video anywhere in North Carolina, for ages 6 and up.
A psychiatric evaluation built around you
We talk about what brought you in and how long it has been going on. We cover your health, your sleep, and what you have already tried: medicines that helped, ones that did not, and side effects you want to avoid. And we ask what you want to be different six months from now.
There is no script. If something matters to you, it is worth the time. That is why the visit is an hour, not fifteen minutes.
What to bring
Whatever you have is enough to start. These help:
- A list of the medicines and supplements you take now, with doses.
- Any mental health medicines you took before, and how they went.
- Records or recent lab work, if you have them.
- For a child or teen: report cards or notes from teachers.
- Your insurance card and a photo ID.
Your plan
By the end, you should know what is going on, what your options are, and where we are starting. That might be a medicine, a referral for therapy or testing, or more information first.
You leave with the plan in plain language. If you disagree with part of it, say so. That is what the hour is for.
Common questions
How long is the first appointment?
About 60 minutes. Follow-up visits are usually 20–30 minutes, as often as your care needs them.
Do I need a referral from my primary care provider?
Most plans do not require one. Some HMO and TRICARE Prime plans do. We check when we verify your benefits and tell you before your visit.
Can the evaluation be done by video?
Yes, for most patients. If a controlled medication is likely to be part of the plan, federal and state rules may require an in-person visit before the first prescription. We will tell you up front.
More answers on the full FAQ page.
At a glance
- Ages
- Ages 6+
- Visits
- In person in Jacksonville, or by secure video across North Carolina
- Insurance
- TRICARE and most major plans accepted
- New patients
- New patients seen within days
Reaching out is the hardest part. We'll make the rest simple.
Send a request and you'll hear back within one business day, or call (910) 378-2877.