Understanding Our Services
Full Psychiatric Care Evaluation
$275
Best For:
Individuals experiencing new, worsening, or previously unevaluated mental health symptoms who need a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment recommendations.
This Visit May Be Appropriate If...
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You have never received psychiatric treatment before
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You are not currently taking psychiatric medications
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You have not received psychiatric care in the past 90 days
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You are seeking a second opinion
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You are experiencing new psychiatric symptoms and are unsure what may be causing them
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You have a future appointment set up with a NEW provider to INITIATE and establish care but cannot wait until your scheduled appointment
During This Visit
The provider will complete a comprehensive psychiatric assessment that may include:
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Current symptoms and concerns
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Psychiatric history
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Medical history
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Medication history
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Safety assessment
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Diagnostic evaluation
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Treatment recommendations
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Medication recommendations when clinically appropriate
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Referral and transition planning
This Visit Is NOT Appropriate If...
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You have active suicidal intent
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You have active homicidal intent
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You have a psychiatric emergency
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You are experiencing severe intoxication or withdrawal
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You are needing controlled substance management
Example of Who May Benefit From This Type of Visit:
A 25-year-old patient who experienced occasional anxiety in high school and grief after the death of a loved one has never been diagnosed with a mental health condition or received psychiatric treatment. Over the past several months, they have experienced worsening anxiety, persistent sadness, lack of motivation, and difficulty functioning and would like a comprehensive
MEDICATION CONCERN / ADJUSTMENT VISIT
$195
Best For:
Individuals with an existing psychiatric diagnosis who are experiencing medication concerns, side effects, worsening symptoms, or questions while awaiting follow-up with their established provider.
This Visit May Be Appropriate If...
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You have an established psychiatric diagnosis and are CURRENTLY under the care of a provider treating this diagnosis.
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You are currently taking psychiatric medication regularly and have concerns about effectiveness or are experiencing side effects.
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Your symptoms are worsening and you are in the middle of appointments and are unable to see your established provider in a timely manner
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You have been recently discharged from a facility within the past 30 days (MUST provide paperwork) and need a refill while waiting to be seen by a future provider.
During This Visit
The provider will:
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Review current symptoms
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Assess treatment response
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Evaluate medication effectiveness
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Assess side effects
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Update treatment recommendations
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Make medication adjustments when clinically appropriate
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Provide bridge care while you await outpatient follow-up
This Visit Is NOT Appropriate For
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Initial psychiatric evaluations
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New psychiatric diagnoses without prior treatment history
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Patients who are not currently under the care of a provider for psychiatric management
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Controlled substance management
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Psychiatric emergencies
Example of Who May Benefit From This Type of Visit:
A 36-year-old female with depression and anxiety has been taking Effexor for two months but has developed insomnia and distressing nightmares. Her next psychiatric appointment is not for several weeks, and she is seeking guidance regarding her medication.
BRIDGE REFILL VISIT
$125
Best For:
Individuals who are psychiatrically stable and need temporary continuation of an established non-controlled psychiatric medication while transitioning between providers.
This Visit May Be Appropriate If...
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You have a current psychiatric provider and established treatment history and are unable to wait to be seen
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You are on a stable psychiatric medication regimen that is effective and have no medication concerns
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You are running out of medication before establishing with a new provider AND your medication can be verified.
The provider will:
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Verify your current medication regimen
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Review current symptoms
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Assess medication effectiveness and tolerability
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Complete a brief safety assessment
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Determine whether a short-term bridge refill is appropriate
During This Visit
This Visit Is NOT Appropriate If...
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You have missed more than 5-7 days of your medication.
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You require medication that is a controlled substance.
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You feel the medication is not effective and/or you are experiencing side effects and have concerns.
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You do not currently have psychiatric care set-up or established.
Example of Who May Benefit From This Type of Visit:
A 43-year-old male with Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder takes Duloxetine, Prazosin, and Abilify. He recently changed practices and is unable to obtain an appointment before he runs out of medication. He is stable and needs temporary continuation of treatment.
Please Note
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Bridge refills are intended as temporary continuation of established treatment and do not replace ongoing psychiatric care.
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Controlled substances are not prescribed, refilled, initiated, or continued.
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Significant symptom worsening may require a Medication Concern/Adjustment Visit instead.
Important To Know
Faith-based support is entirely patient-directed. Guided Transitions welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, including those who do not identify with a religious faith. Mental health treatment is always guided by evidence-based psychiatric care and personalized clinical decision-making.
Faith Based Support
How Faith May Be Integrated into your care
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Cognitive re-framing designed to encourage faith & resilience
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Provide faith-based tools to assist with finding direction and purpose
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Discussions of spiritual struggles and doubts
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Prayer upon request
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Faith-based resources for education, guidance, and support
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Encouragement during difficult seasons
This is 100% Optional.
Your beliefs and preferences guide the role faith plays in treatment.