At North Shore Psychiatry, our clinicians provide highly individualized, compassionate care in a safe and confidential environment. We use a comprehensive treatment approach that employs the most recent medical advancements balanced with a biological, psychological, social, and developmental perspective on the patient and illness.
Our services include:
Diagnostic Evaluations or Consultations:
Typically, this is an initial appointment that can last up to 2 hours for adults and up to 90 minutes for children, teenagers & their parents. This provides us with ample time to gather information, review medical records, interview patients and their accompanying families, and conduct a thorough psychiatric examination of the patient. These data allow us to develop an individualized treatment plan and clarify the diagnosis(es). Sometimes during this session, we determine that more information is needed such as medical labs, neuropsychological testing, etc. We discuss all recommendations with the patient and with adult patient consent, their accompanying family members as well. Depending on the assessment, treatment recommendations often will involve medications, psychotherapy or a combination of both. There are many types of psychotherapies and medications that have specific evidence for treating different types of symptoms and disorders. We will discuss the specific type of therapy or medication recommended.
Medication Management (With or without brief psychotherapy)
Typically, follow-up appointments are 30 minute visits but can extend to 60 minutes if indicated. We schedule these in intervals anywhere from weekly to bi-weekly to monthly or greater depending on practice guidelines, severity of symptoms, and medical necessity. The focus during these appointments is on medication response, side effects, symptoms and medical management.
Psychotherapy with Medication Management
These are also typically follow-up appointments that can last up to 60 minutes. These are similar to medication management sessions, but there is much more emphasis on psychotherapy in addition to medications.
Psychotherapy & Behavioral Therapy
These are 1-hour appointments typically with our clinical social workers.