A first psychiatric visit is an evaluation, not treatment. Expect 45 to 60 minutes covering symptoms, history, medications, and safety — ending with a working diagnosis and a plan.
For children: school reports, IEP or 504 documents
Questions you want answered — write them down
Bringing a child or teen?
A parent or legal guardian must attend the first appointment. Bring school reports, IEP or 504 documentation, and any prior testing — it helps us build an accurate picture fast, and spares your child repeating the story.