Counseling Assessments
We understand that your mental health journey is deeply personal, and we appreciate the trust you've placed in us. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing our patients with comprehensive mental health care, we are excited to expand our counseling offerings at Evolve Psychiatry!
This services is exclusively offered to established patients who can choose to meet with one of our counseling experts to incorporate therapy into their treatment plan. We believe that this new program will empower you to make informed decisions about your mental health treatment.
Fill out an interest form to help our scheduling team contact you at your convenience.
Can I directly schedule a counseling assessment if I am not interested in any medication management?
All new patients must go through our new Pre-Assessment Questionnaire to establish care with a medical experts from Evolve Psychiatry's clinical team. All established patients must complete the interest form above to allow our Patient Sccess team to prepare for your assessment.
Is counseling only offered to patients who are on medications?
Patients collaborate on a treatment plan with their psychiatrist which can include either only medication management, only counseling, or both. Patients are always offered in-depth education and recommendations on their options but the eventual decision is left up to the patient. Our goal will always be to minimize medications.
How soon will I be scheduled for the assessment?
Our team will verify your mental health benefits for therapy services and contact you for scheduling within 48 hours of submission.
How much does the assessment cost?
Depending on patient's insurance benefits coverage, patients can expect to pay their usual copay unless they have an unmet deductible. For out-of-network patients who wish to pay privately, please see our private pay options. The exact financial responsibility will be quoted, in advance, at the time of scheduling.
How long is the counseling assessment?
Patients can expect to meet our a supervisor on our Therapy team for approximately 45 to 60 minute assessment.
Will I have to fill out another intake or repeat my psychiatric history all over again?
Once you are scheduled, our Counseling Supervisor will preview all available Evolve Psychiatry and outside medical records in advance of the appointment to ensure a seamless and value-adding experience. If there is anything you would like to add to your medical records, you can upload them to your On Patient portal.
What will I be discussing in the meeting?
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Explore your current mental health status
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Review your counseling history, if any
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Gather feedback on counseling style and future preferences
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Establish goals of care
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Discuss personalized recommendations for initial behavior modifications
What happens after the assessment?
Our clinical management team will review your case to determine a treatment plan for you and assign your case to one of our in-house counselors. If we feel that an external specialist in our private network is better suited for your counseling needs then we will facilitate the referral process to expedite your scheduling with them.
What kind of therapies does Evolve Psychiatry provide?
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Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical behavioral therapy
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Psychodynamic psychotherapy
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Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Solution-focused brief therapy
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Acceptance and commitment therapy
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Family systems therapy
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Couples therapy
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Group therapy (coming soon)
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Play Therapy
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Art Therapy
What if I don't like my chosen counselor?
Rest assured our assessment supervisors are meticulous in finding a therapist who will best serve your needs. If you don't feel the relationship is going to be successful, we will re-evaluate your case and choose an alternative counselor to support you.
Submission of this form and preliminary correspondence with our staff does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Evolve Psychiatry's counseling service. You must finish your assessment and formulate a treatment plan with your counselor in order to establish yourself as their patient.