What to Expect During Your Initial Visit at Aria Psychiatry

                                                                           

Regular follow-up appointments, offered both in-person and via telepsychiatry, are an important part of monitoring your progress and making any necessary adjustments to your care plan. Each session also includes brief supportive therapy—a focused, conversational check-in that offers emotional support, practical coping strategies, and a space to talk through everyday challenges between full-length therapy sessions.

Your initial psychiatric evaluation is the beginning of a personalized and thoughtful mental health journey. At Aria Psychiatry, we take an integrative psychiatry approach—treating the whole person by exploring the biological, emotional, and lifestyle factors that contribute to your mental health.

1. Getting to Know You

We start with a conversation about your current symptoms, emotional well-being, daily stressors, and life circumstances. Your provider will also review your medical and psychiatric history to get a full understanding of your background and needs.

2. Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment

Using the principles of integrative psychiatry, your care plan may include:

  • Lab testing to identify underlying biological factors such as hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, or thyroid issues

  • Pharmacogenomic testing to help determine which medications may work best based on your genetic profile

  • Medication management to support symptom relief and emotional balance

  • Therapy or counseling for emotional support and skill-building

  • Lifestyle and wellness recommendations, including guidance on sleep, nutrition, stress reduction, and movement

By addressing both mind and body, we aim to support lasting mental wellness—not just manage symptoms.

3. Personalized Treatment Planning

You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share your concerns, and fully understand your diagnosis and treatment plan. We believe that informed patients are empowered patients.

4. Answering Your Questions

Regular follow-up visits help us track your progress and adjust your care as needed. Each session also includes brief supportive therapy, a focused, conversational check-in designed to provide emotional support, practical tools, and space to talk through life’s challenges between full therapy sessions.

5. Follow-Up Appointments