01 · NEW PATIENTComprehensive psychiatric evaluation
A detailed review of current symptoms, psychiatric and medical history, medications, substance use, sleep, trauma and psychosocial context, prior treatment, risk, and functioning.
The visit is designed to produce a working diagnostic formulation and a practical initial treatment plan.
02 · DIAGNOSTIC REASONINGDiagnostic clarification
For patients whose symptoms overlap, whose diagnosis has changed over time, or whose response to treatment has raised new questions. Evaluation may consider medical contributors, medication effects, substance-related factors, trauma, personality patterns, and sleep.
03 · ONGOING CAREMedication management
Ongoing medication treatment with attention to benefits, adverse effects, interactions, adherence, safety, laboratory monitoring, and whether a medication still fits the working diagnosis and treatment goals.
04 · MONITORINGLaboratory monitoring & coordination
When clinically appropriate, care may include laboratory orders, review of results, coordination with primary care or specialists, and referrals for psychotherapy, testing, or a higher level of care.
05 · TRANSITIONSPost-crisis stabilization
Follow-up after emergency, observation, crisis, or inpatient treatment may be appropriate once the patient is stable for routine voluntary outpatient care. Clarity Psychiatry is not a crisis program and cannot substitute for emergency services.