Psychiatric Evaluations

  • The evacuation typically involves a structured interview, which takes approximately an hour to complete. You will be asked about any symptoms you experience and some background about your life and where you grew up, as well as a medical evaluation of any other conditions you may have and mediations you are currently taking.

    The evaluation may involve completing some rating scales or questionnaires asking about how you feel at the moment. These scales allow us to track how successful treatment is over time.

    We may also coordinate with any other providers involved in your care, such as your primary care doctor or your psychotherapist, if you have one.

  • Approximately an hour for the interview. Dr. Kennedy may take some additional time after your appointment to review your paperwork and to collect any other test results that are important.

  • Please call us on (424) 389-1363 or fill out the brief form on our "Contact Us" page. We can arrange a brief telephone consultation to answer any questions you may have before scheduling your first appointment.

As a specialist who has worked at the highest level, Dr. Kennedy has extensive clinical experience. Sometimes patients may be seeking a second opinion or have questions about a diagnosis they have received in the past. Sometimes patients may seek treatment on the recommendations of their friends or family. Many patients seek an evaluation for a diagnosis they may have had for a long time without realizing, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). By taking the time to perform an in-depth, detailed evaluation, we can make the most accurate diagnosis which, ultimately gives treatment the best chance of success.

We also provide employment and return-to-work evaluations and can provide your employer with recommendations for accommodations, if this is recommended.

Once we have completed the evaluation, we can discuss diagnoses and options for treatment. Patients commonly begin treatment right away, often the same day.

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