Session Information
Session Information
Advanced Psychiatry provides treatment for clients between the ages of 16 and 65. Examples of psychiatric conditions treated include but are not limited to
- Depression, including Postpartum Depression
- Anxiety Disorders, including Panic, OCD and PTSD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorders, including Schizophrenia
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Attention-Deficit Disorders and Hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD)
- Insomnia
- Addiction and Substance Abuse
- Eating Disorders
As Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, we focus on the biological and medical aspects of treatment. We do not provide counseling or psychotherapy in our practice and strongly encourage it as part of a well-rounded treatment plan. We are happy to make recommendations and referrals for therapists and counseling centers will best be able serve the patient’s therapy needs. When you’re ready, Advanced Psychiatry will be here for you. You can schedule a new patient evaluation or follow-up visit by calling us today.
Initial Evaluation: What to Expect
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation
New patient evaluations last between 45 and 60 minutes. During this initial visit, we review and explore various aspects such as medical history, family history, social and environmental factors, situational variables such as work and school, and how this affects the patient’s thinking and feelings.
We prefer to present our patients with the various options for their treatment. This is a collaboration between the patient and practitioner and no single treatment is dictated over another. The practitioner considers that patient’s concerns and the two together decide on the best treatment plan
If you are skeptical about psychiatric treatment, we challenge you to at least undergo a psychiatric evaluation with us. An evaluation is not a guarantee to initiate treatment, but rather to formulate a diagnosis and discuss treatment options. Ultimately the decision to start treatment is yours.
Follow-up Visits
Follow-up visits usually last between 15 and 20 minutes. This is the time where we listen to our patents’ feedback regarding the treatment plan and its effectiveness. We review the pertinent symptoms, evaluate their progress, and make any updates to their histories as needed.
If a patient is experiencing any adverse side effects or feeling like the dose of the medication is too high or too low, follow-up visits are the time to discuss and decide whether any medication changes or adjustments need to be made.
When starting a new medication or after deciding on a new direction with treatment, it is usually recommended to follow-up within 1 or 2 weeks. Based on progress and medication tolerance, recommended follow-up visits may be extended out to a month or more and eventually to every 3 months once symptoms are stabilized. Follow-up visits are at a minimum of every 3 months as recommended by current practice guidelines. Ultimately, the frequency of follow-up visits is determined at each visit and is based on the complexity of the conditions being treated and the progress being made by the patient.
After Hours
There is always a clinician on call to help in the event of an after-hours crisis. If you need immediate medical assistance, always call 911 first.
Medication refills and other non-emergent concerns will be handled during normal business operating hours.
A fee may be incurred if after-hour returned calls are not deemed to be urgent.
Advanced Psychiatry Cares
We know that it can be daunting to seek treatment for a psychiatric disorder. That’s why we try to make the process as smooth as possible so that you can get the help you need without delay. Call to schedule an appointment for a caring, collaborative solution.
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Advanced Psychiatry, P.L.L.C
2485 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 100, Southlake, Texas 76092
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday from 7am - 4pm and closed on Fridays.
Advanced Psychiatry Cares
We know that it can be daunting to seek treatment for a psychiatric disorder. That’s why we try to make the process as smooth as possible so that you can get the help you need without delay. Call or schedule an appointment online for a caring, collaborative solution.