The initial consult is the first meeting between Dr. Hosseini and a patient. It's a chance for them to get to know each other, determine if they are a good fit and if the services provided are appropriate for the patient. Dr. Hosseini gathers information about recent symptoms and life events, past treatments, a medical history and a social history. They will discuss the patient's goals in treatment and begin to collaborate on a treatment plan which may include medication, therapy, behavioral interventions or some combination.
Follow up appointments start off as monthly, sometimes sooner if needed, and can space out to every 3 months depending on patient needs. We provide 30 minutes for follow up appointments to give ample time to address medication needs and continue to work on treatment goals.
Individual therapy can be an integral part of a treatment plan. There are benefits to having a combined therapy and psychopharmacological management approach. For patients, it can be very beneficial to have their psychiatrist involved in their therapeutic process and work on medication management in parallel. There are limited therapy spots available at this time.