Rainflower Psychiatry LLC

Initial Appointment: 90 minutes 

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• Complete history of past symptoms and diagnosis

• Discussion of how current symptoms are impacting day to day function and what is most bothersome to you (if you could change one thing, what would that be) 

• Review of all past and current psychiatric medications (helpful to have list with dosages and length tried etc.) 

• Discussion of family and social history 

• Review of physical causes to be ruled out that may be impacting mental health (you will be asked to have a Primary Care Provider to follow up with)

• Education about how medications impact the brain, potential side effects, benefits, and alternatives 

• Ample time to ask questions. Collaborative planning and individualized treatment recommendations. Medication prescriptions may be written at this time. Patients are typically rescheduled at this time for a follow up appoinment in approximately 3-4 weeks. 

• If after this initial appoinment, the patient or provider feel that they are not a good fit, we will make every effort to provide alternative recommendations.  

 

Follow-Up Appointments: 30-60 minutes

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•  Typically occur every 3-4 weeks while medications are being changed or adjusted or if patient has been struggling with stability.  

• Once stable, follow ups typically occur every 60- 90 days. 

•  Includes assessment of medication, effectiveness/benefit or lack of benefit, any side effects experienced.

•  Brief psychotherapy if indicated.

•  Ample time to discuss any questions, alternatives, or associated risks or concerns.  

• Time dedicated to sending prescription electronically to patients preferred pharmacy.