A Thoughtful First Step Toward Healing
At Zephyr Behavioral Health & Wellness, we believe that every individual’s story is unique, and so is their path to wellness. A psychiatric evaluation is the foundation of your mental health journey—it helps us understand your symptoms, history, and goals so we can design the right care plan for you.
Our providers take a compassionate, whole-person approach. Instead of simply focusing on symptoms, we explore the broader picture—your lifestyle, family history, physical health, stressors, and strengths. This ensures that your plan of care is accurate, supportive, and tailored to your needs.
What a Psychiatric Evaluation Includes
- Comprehensive History – Review of medical, psychiatric, and family history, as well as lifestyle and social supports.
- Symptom Exploration – Discussion of your current experiences, including mood, energy levels, thought patterns, sleep, and daily functioning.
- Screening & Assessment Tools – Evidence-based measures to clarify diagnoses and assess symptom severity.
- Collaborative Treatment Planning – Recommendations may include therapy, medication, integrative care, or referrals to specialists.
- Goal Setting – Clear, achievable goals to track progress and ensure care remains aligned with your needs.
Who Can Benefit
Psychiatric evaluations are appropriate for individuals who are:
- Experiencing persistent sadness, anxiety, or irritability
- Struggling with concentration, attention, or memory
- Coping with trauma, grief, or major life transitions
- Unsure if medication, therapy, or a combination of both may help
- Seeking diagnostic clarity (e.g., ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety disorders)
- Wanting to better understand how their mental health interacts with physical health
How It Fits Into Care at Zephyr
The evaluation is not a one-time event but the beginning of a partnership. After your initial visit, we work with you to build an ongoing care plan. This may include:
- Medication management for symptom stabilization
- Individual therapy for processing experiences and building coping skills
- Integrative wellness support such as mindfulness, nutrition, or lifestyle strategies
- Referrals to higher levels of care if needed
FAQs
How long is a psychiatric evaluation?
Most initial evaluations last 60–90 minutes. This allows time for a thorough discussion of your history and current concerns.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Will I receive a diagnosis at my first visit?
What diagnoses can a psychiatric evaluation help clarify?
What’s the difference between a psychiatric evaluation and therapy?
Do I need a referral for an evaluation?
Will medication automatically be prescribed?
Can evaluations be done virtually?
Yes. We offer secure telehealth psychiatric evaluations for individuals located in Colorado.
