What is a Psychiatric Evaluation?
A psychiatric evaluation is a real conversation about what is going on. We ask about your symptoms, your history, and what you have tried before. No judgment. The goal is to figure out what is happening and how to help.
Getting the right diagnosis matters more than people think. Anxiety can look like ADHD. Depression can hide bipolar disorder. PTSD gets mistaken for plain anxiety all the time. When the diagnosis is wrong, the treatment does not work. We take the time to get it right.
What Happens During the Visit
Your first appointment is about 60 minutes. We talk about what you are feeling, when it started, and what makes it better or worse. We ask about your medical history, whether mental health conditions run in your family, and what medications you have tried. We may use screening tools, but the conversation is what matters most.
For kids and teenagers, we include parents so we can hear the full picture.
What Comes Next
By the end of the visit, you will have a diagnosis and a plan. If medication is the right step, we can usually start it that day. If GeneSight testing would help us choose the right medication, we set it up.
Insurance and Payment
Evaluations are covered by most insurance. We accept Blue Cross NC, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and NC Medicaid (Healthy Blue, WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas). Cash pay is available.
When to Come In
If you have been struggling and you are not sure why. If something feels off but you do not have a name for it. If your symptoms are making it hard to work, sleep, or keep up with the people you care about. You do not need a referral and you do not need to have it figured out. That is what we are here for.
Related Conditions We Treat
PTSD Evaluation
Trauma changes how your brain processes the world. If you are dealing with flashbacks, trouble sleeping, feeling on edge all the time, or avoiding places and people that bring back memories -- you do not have to carry that alone. Our providers across Greenville and eastern North Carolina create a safe space to talk about what you are going through and find a way forward.
Medication can help take the edge off PTSD symptoms. SSRIs are the most common starting point -- they help with the anxiety, the mood changes, and the intrusive memories. If nightmares are a big part of your experience, we may also use prazosin to help you get real rest. We move at your pace and check in often.
Healing from trauma is not a straight line, and we understand that. Our approach is steady follow-up and honest check-ins. We adjust your treatment as things change, celebrate the wins, and stay by your side through the harder days.
Bipolar Disorder Assessment
If you have been treated for depression but nothing seems to work -- or if you notice times when your mood swings the other direction into unusual energy, big ideas, or risky choices -- bipolar disorder may be the missing piece. Our providers across Greenville and eastern North Carolina take the time to understand your full story, not just a snapshot.
A good bipolar evaluation looks at your entire mood history. We ask about the highs and the lows, how long they last, what triggers them, and how they affect your relationships and daily life. Many people do not realize their "good days" are actually hypomanic episodes until someone asks the right questions.
Treatment for bipolar disorder is different from treating depression alone. Mood stabilizers are the foundation, and getting started on the right one early makes a real difference. We walk through your options together and check in regularly to make sure you are feeling stable and supported.
