Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation
Life’s challenges can leave anyone feeling off balance—but when emotions like sadness, fear, or irritability start affecting your daily life, it might be time to pause and reflect. A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation offers a deeper understanding of what you’re going through, whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma, or attention difficulties. These experiences are common and treatable, and reaching out for help is a sign of strength. At Mindful Oasis, I provide thoughtful, individualized assessments to help you feel seen, supported, and on your way to feeling better.
Psychiatric Evaluation
There are a few types of depression that can be caused by a range of factors. A professional can diagnose the type of depression you may have, which is key to treating it correctly. People often feel shame or guilt about their depression, but there is no need to feel this way–all types of depression can be treated effectively to relieve symptoms.
What Is a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation?
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is a structured, whole-person assessment designed to understand your mental health needs. It’s the first step in identifying what you’re experiencing—whether it’s depression, anxiety, stress, or feeling disconnected from yourself.
Talk to someone whenever you need.
At Mindful Oasis, I’m here to support you when you’re feeling anxious, stressed, down, or just not like yourself. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide compassionate, personalized care to help you feel more like you again.
Understanding Depression
What We Look At During the Evaluation
During your evaluation at Mindful Oasis, we explore a range of areas including your current symptoms, emotional and physical health, personal and family history, and lifestyle factors. We also assess for any underlying causes such as past trauma, stress, or chemical changes in the brain that affect mood.
Why This Matters
This evaluation helps us understand how depression (or any other concern) is uniquely affecting you. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, we create a clear picture of your emotional and mental health to guide your care in the most thoughtful and effective way possible.
Moving Forward With Care
Once we complete the evaluation, we’ll work together to create a personalized treatment plan. This may include therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes—tailored to your goals and needs. Our goal is to support your healing, help you regain balance, and guide you toward feeling like yourself again.
At Mindful Oasis, we understand that mental health is deeply personal and unique to each individual. Our comprehensive evaluations are designed to provide a thorough understanding of your mental health, considering every aspect of your life to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
What Is a Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation?
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is an in-depth process used to diagnose emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disorders. At Mindful Oasis, we focus on adult clients (18 and older) and take a holistic approach, assessing mental health in relation to physical health, environmental factors, lifestyle, family history, and overall well-being.
What Does the Evaluation Involve?
Each evaluation is personalized, but it typically includes:
- Understanding Your Concerns: We start by learning about your mental health history, current challenges, and goals.
- Symptom Assessment: We assess emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms to identify patterns and their impact on your daily life.
- Personal and Family History: A detailed review of your medical, psychiatric, and family history to identify potential contributing factors.
- Psychiatric Interview: A structured discussion to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
- Functional Impact: Evaluating how symptoms affect your work, relationships, and overall quality of life.
- Additional Testing (If Needed): We may recommend lab work or other diagnostic tests, such as bloodwork or imaging studies, to rule out underlying medical conditions.
Conditions We Evaluate and Diagnose
We specialize in assessing and diagnosing a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to:
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Psychotic Disorders
Our Comprehensive Approach
We believe a thorough evaluation is the foundation for effective care. At Mindful Oasis, we take the time to:
- Understand You as a Whole Person: Mental health cannot be separated from the physical, social, and emotional aspects of your life.
- Provide Clarity and Reassurance: We help you understand your symptoms and diagnosis in a compassionate, nonjudgmental space.
- Involve Your Support Network: With your consent, we can collaborate with family members or caregivers to ensure you feel supported in your treatment journey.
What to Expect After Your Evaluation
Once your evaluation is complete, we will work with you to develop an individualized treatment plan. This may include psychotropic medications, therapy recommendations, or lifestyle adjustments. We aim to empower you with the tools and strategies you need to achieve mental wellness.
Take the First Step Toward Mental Wellness
If you’re ready to take the first step toward better mental health, contact us today to schedule your comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Together, we can help you find clarity, balance, and peace of mind.
Your questions answered
Common questions
How Can Mindful Oasis Help ?
At Mindful Oasis, our compassionate team is here to guide you through life’s most challenging moments—whether you’re grieving a loss, navigating a divorce, battling anxiety or depression, maintaining sobriety after addiction treatment, or supporting a loved one with a mental health condition. As a full-service psychiatric practice, we meet you where you are, crafting personalized treatment plans to help you overcome obstacles and enhance your quality of life. Through secure video‑chat therapy and e‑prescriptions sent straight to your local pharmacy, we remove distance and mobility barriers so you can get the care you need.
What will happen after I schedule a visit?
After you have submitted your video visit request, you will receive notifications when:
- Your visit request is confirmed.
- The provider is ready to see you.
You should add it to your calendar and make sure you have access to a safe, private place to have to your session.
How much does Mindful Oasis cost?
There is no cost to create an account on Mindful Oasis. The cost of a visit depends on your insurance and the nature of the treatment provided. We accept most private insurance, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. Visit our Pricing and Insurance page for more details.