Initial Comprehensive Consultation

Your first visit is a detailed, one-on-one meeting with a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. We’ll talk about your mental health, your medical history, your daily life, and any treatments you’ve tried before. The goal is to understand the full picture of what you're going through, so we can find the best way to help you feel better.

People come in for many different reasons, including:

• Feeling anxious, on edge, or having panic attacks
• Feeling sad, hopeless, or low for long periods
• Trouble focusing, sitting still, or managing ADHD symptoms
• Big mood swings or possible bipolar disorder
• Ongoing trouble sleeping or falling asleep
• Feeling overwhelmed by stress at work, school, or home
• Strong emotions after a big life change, like a loss, move, or breakup

At Park Haven Psychiatry, your first visit is all about getting to know you. We’ll talk about how you’ve been feeling, your health history, and what kind of help you’re looking for. This first step helps us understand how to support you best.

From there, we’ll make a plan together to help you feel better and move forward.

Your first visit will take about 60 to 90 minutes and includes:

• Talking about how you’ve been feeling and what’s been hard lately
• Looking at your medical, mental health, and family history
• Using simple screening tools if they can help us understand more
• Making a care plan that fits your needs and goals
• Answering any questions you have along the way

For the best experience, please bring:

• A list of medications you currently take
• Any recent medical or mental health records
• Notes on your symptoms and when they began

You’ll leave with a clear care plan made just for you—or with clear next steps if more information is needed. Many people continue with regular follow-up appointments for medication management, either every few weeks or months.

If you’re working with a therapist or another provider, we’re happy to team up and make sure your care is connected and supportive.

We offer private, compassionate mental health care for children (8+), teens, and adults across Virginia and Maryland—through easy, secure telehealth visits.

From your very first appointment, our goal is simple:
To make sure you feel heard, understood, and supported. We’ll work with you to create a care plan that fits your life and helps you move forward with confidence.

Book Your Initial Consultation or contact us by calling (703) 844-0060 or emailing info@parkhavenpsych.com