A Psychiatric Evaluation Built Around You
More than a questionnaire. A board-certified practitioner takes the time to understand your symptoms, history, and goals, building a treatment plan that fits your life.
More Than a Diagnosis
A psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a medical practitioner. It covers your full mental and physical health picture: current symptoms, medical history, family history, medications, lifestyle, and personal goals. Your practitioner uses clinical tools like the Mental Status Examination and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria to develop an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan designed for you. That plan may include medication, advanced therapies like TMS, Spravato, or ketamine, referrals for talk therapy, or a combination.
What to Expect at Your Evaluation
Prepare for Your Visit
Complete your intake paperwork through our online portal. Gather a list of current medications, relevant medical records, and any questions you'd like to discuss with your practitioner.
Meet with Your Practitioner
Your evaluation typically lasts 60 minutes. Your practitioner will review your history, discuss your symptoms, conduct a thorough assessment, and get to know what matters most to you.
Receive Your Diagnosis
Your practitioner will explain their clinical findings, discuss potential diagnoses, and answer your questions. You'll leave with a clear understanding of where you stand.
Start Your Treatment Plan
Together, you and your practitioner will build a personalized plan. This may include medication, TMS therapy, Spravato, ketamine therapy, telehealth follow-ups, or a combination of approaches.
Why a Psychiatric Evaluation Matters
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 59.3 million adults in the United States lived with a mental illness in 2022. Nearly half of them did not receive any treatment. A psychiatric evaluation is the critical first step toward closing that gap.
At CARMAhealth, your evaluation can lead to a diagnosis and treatment plan for conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance use disorders, OCD, panic disorder, and insomnia. For patients who haven't responded to traditional medication, the evaluation also opens the door to ongoing medication management, advanced treatments like TMS therapy, Spravato, and ketamine therapy.
The American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5-TR provides the diagnostic framework our practitioners use to ensure accurate, evidence-based diagnoses. Every evaluation at CARMAhealth follows these clinical standards.
Most Major Plans Accepted
We accept 15+ insurance plans and offer self-pay options for services not covered by insurance.
Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · United Healthcare · Humana · and 6 more
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychiatric Evaluations
An initial psychiatric evaluation at CARMAhealth typically lasts 60 minutes. This gives your practitioner enough time to review your history, conduct a thorough assessment, discuss findings, and begin outlining a treatment plan.
A psychiatric practitioner is a medical practitioner who can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, order lab tests, and oversee advanced treatments like TMS, Spravato, and ketamine therapy. A therapist provides talk therapy and counseling but cannot prescribe medication. At CARMAhealth, board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners lead your care. See our Psychiatrist vs. Therapist guide for a full comparison.
CARMAhealth accepts 15+ insurance plans, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Humana. Most plans cover psychiatric evaluations as a medical visit. Contact our team at (512) 212-4670 to verify your specific coverage before scheduling.
Yes. CARMAhealth offers psychiatric evaluations through secure video visits for patients in Texas and Florida. Telehealth evaluations follow the same thorough process as in-person visits.
Your practitioner will discuss their findings and work with you to create a personalized treatment plan. This may include medication management, TMS therapy, Spravato, ketamine therapy, or referrals for talk therapy. Follow-up appointments are typically scheduled within two to four weeks. Read our What to Expect guide for a full walkthrough of the visit.
Led by Board-Certified Practitioners
Every evaluation at CARMAhealth is conducted by a licensed psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner with specialized training in diagnostic assessment and treatment planning.
Start Feeling Like Yourself Again
Whether you're exploring treatment for the first time or looking for a new practitioner, our psychiatrists are here to listen.
Accepting new patients · 15+ insurance plans accepted · Telehealth available