Second Opinions & Assessments
I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adults with a variety of concerns including:
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Mood and Anxiety Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Psychotic symptoms
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Relationship difficulties
- Complex family dynamics
- Gender and sexuality issues
You may benefit from an assessment with me if one of the following situations describes you:
- You are seeking a second opinion about your diagnosis or your care.
- Your primary care provider may be able to treat you, but they need input and guidance from a psychiatrist first.
- You are not sure what kind of treatment would be best for you, so you would like an expert assessment first.
The initial appointment will be a 90-minute session. For children and adolescents, caregivers will be an integral part of the consultation. As part of the evaluation process, I will order any necessary tests, review relevant records, and contact other treatment providers or support-people who we agree would be helpful resources. Sometimes, after gathering information from other providers, we may decide that a few additional follow-up sessions are necessary in order to make the evaluation complete. I take the time to be thorough so that patients and families feel comfortable and understood. I will provide comprehensive feedback to you and to any providers who are central in your care.
Currently, I do not offer traditional ongoing psychiatric medication management treatment in this practice, but I do input about medications to you and your team as part of my second opinion evaluations. I ensure that we discuss these matters collaboratively and I take each patient's personal and family factors into account.
Psychiatric Assessment & Therapy Groups