Psychiatric Evaluation
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations Through Compassionate Telehealth Care
Understanding what you are experiencing is an important first step toward better mental health. At Gentle Minds Behavioral Health Services, we provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations through secure telehealth appointments, giving eligible patients a convenient and supportive way to discuss their mental health concerns from the comfort of home.
A psychiatric evaluation is designed to help your provider understand your current symptoms, mental health history, concerns, goals, and overall needs. Your evaluation provides an opportunity to openly discuss what you have been experiencing and explore appropriate next steps.
Personalized Telehealth Care
Care is centered on listening, understanding your needs, and developing an appropriate next step. Clinical decisions are made with your individual history, symptoms, goals, and preferences in mind.
Who may benefit
This service may be appropriate for people seeking professional mental health support related to the concerns described above. Your provider will determine whether the service is appropriate for you.
What to expect
Your visit may include a review of your concerns, relevant history, current symptoms, goals, and treatment options. Questions are encouraged throughout the visit.
A supportive approach
- Individualized assessment
- Collaborative treatment planning
- Clear communication about options
- Convenient telehealth appointments
Meet Your Provider
Antonia K. Thomas, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Antonia K. Thomas provides compassionate, patient-centered telehealth mental health care with a focus on listening, individualized treatment planning, and practical support.
Gentle Minds Behavioral Health Services is available online for eligible patients seeking a respectful, confidential care experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
A psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of your mental health, symptoms, history, concerns, and treatment needs. It helps your provider develop a better understanding of your current situation and discuss appropriate next steps.
A psychiatric evaluation may help assess concerns involving mood, anxiety, attention, behavior, emotional functioning, and other mental health symptoms. Your provider will determine what areas should be evaluated based on your individual concerns.
Yes. Gentle Minds Behavioral Health Services provides telehealth psychiatric evaluations for eligible patients. Your provider can discuss your concerns through a secure online appointment from an appropriate private location.
The length of an evaluation can vary depending on your symptoms, history, concerns, and individual needs. Your provider will take the time necessary to complete an appropriate assessment.
It can be helpful to have a list of current medications, previous mental health diagnoses or treatments, relevant medical information, and questions you would like to discuss. Providing accurate information helps your provider better understand your needs.