Initial Psychiatric
Evaluation. This usually consists of a one hour appointment during
which Dr. Wilson will discuss what is going on in the patient's
life, what issues he/she is dealing with, and how a mental health
professional can help. Medications, psychotherapy, or combined
treatment will be discussed. Evaluation of children and/or more
complex problems may necessitate additional time and/or
visits.
Medication management and
psychotherapy. These are twenty to thirty minute appointments
which allow for in-depth assessment of medication efficacy and side
effects, further assessment and re-evaluation of ongoing problems,
and attention given to psychological and social
issues.
Individual and Family
Therapy. Fifty minute appointments in which elements of play
therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral
therapy are used to improve patient's symptoms and
function.
Medication management. Once
a patient is known to Dr. Wilson and stable in regard to their
mental health, they may choose to have their primary care physician
take over the management of psychotropic medication. Some
patients may choose to continue to have their psychotropic
medication managed by Dr. Wilson. In this case, a fifteen
minute medication check may be appropriate.
