Services · Psychiatric evaluation
Your psychiatric evaluation.
A psychiatric evaluation is an in-depth conversation that helps a psychiatrist understand your history, your symptoms, and your goals, so you reach an accurate diagnosis and a clear plan. With Dr. McDade, this first visit is unhurried and runs 60 to 90 minutes. It happens by secure video across Texas and California, for ages 12 to 70.
Why it matters
The right plan starts here.
Good care depends on an accurate diagnosis. The wrong label leads to the wrong plan, and lost time. Dr. McDade takes the time to understand the whole picture, so your care is built on solid ground from the first visit.
“The right plan starts with the right diagnosis. That is worth taking the time to get correct.”
What to expect
What happens in your first visit.
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You share your story
In your own words, without being rushed. There is room to say what brought you here.
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A careful history
Dr. McDade asks about your health, your background, and what you are hoping for.
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An accurate diagnosis
Together you arrive at a clear understanding of what is going on.
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A plan you agree with
You leave with next steps you understand, and a say in every one of them.
What you leave with
Clarity, and a path forward.
By the end of your evaluation, you have an accurate diagnosis, a plan built around your goals, and a clear sense of what comes next. No guesswork, and no rush.
Sometimes the best plan includes a referral to another kind of care. If that is right for you, Dr. McDade will say so honestly. Her goal is your full recovery, wherever that leads. Meet Dr. McDade.
What we evaluate
An evaluation can bring clarity to many concerns.
Dr. McDade evaluates anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more. You do not need to know the answer before you begin.
Questions, answered
Evaluation FAQ.
What happens in a psychiatric evaluation?
You share your story in your own words, and Dr. McDade asks about your history, your health, and your goals. Together you reach an accurate diagnosis and a plan you understand.
How long does a psychiatric evaluation take?
Your first visit is unhurried and runs about 60 to 90 minutes. There is time to be heard, and time to get the diagnosis right.
What should I prepare?
A list of any medications you take, a sense of your history, and what you are hoping to work on. That is enough to begin.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book your evaluation directly. There is no referral needed to begin care.
What if I am not sure what is wrong?
That is exactly what the evaluation is for. You do not need a diagnosis to start. You only need to begin the conversation.
Is the evaluation private?
Yes. It happens by secure video, so you can be seen from a private, familiar space anywhere in Texas or California.
Health & Harmony Psychiatry does not provide emergency care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
Begin when you are ready
Start with clarity.
Book a private first visit with Dr. McDade, or reach our team with a question. Care is available by secure video across Texas and California.