At your first appointment, we will review the information you provided in an information packet (that will be completed before you arrive). An initial evaluation is about discovering your story, what concerns and symptoms you have, and an opportunity for Heather to learn about the factors that contribute to your current challenges, such as:

• mood issues (depression, anxiety, etc)

• health habits (diet, exercise, screen time, hobbies)

• contributing medical issues

• past psychiatric illnesses

• sleep habits

• trauma history

• reviewing current medications

and other details that help us plan your path to wellness. This isn’t an interview; it’s a conversation with the purpose of establishing a rapport and giving your provider the clearest picture possible of your current mental health status and where you’d like to be in the future.