Telehealth & in-person
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluations in Massachusetts.
Living with unexplained symptoms and not having a name for it is its own burden. A thorough first visit is where effective treatment begins — in Winchester, Peabody, or by telehealth, typically the same week.
A thorough assessment — not a checklist.
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluations are for ages 13+ and are how we plan medication management. We take a full picture: current symptoms, personal and family psychiatric history, medical history, medications, substance use, sleep, life circumstances, and functional impact. Our PMHNPs bring combined psychiatric and family medicine experience — many psychiatric symptoms have medical contributors a purely psychiatric lens would miss.
Second-opinion evaluations are welcome. Misdiagnosis is common with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and overlapping conditions.
- Current symptom picture and daily impact
- Psychiatric and medical history, including what helped and what didn’t
- Differential diagnosis — the right name, not the nearest one
- A personalized plan: medication (ages 13+), talk therapy (adults), or both when it fits
Psychiatric vs psychological evaluation?
A psychiatric evaluation is done by a psychiatrist or PMHNP and focuses on diagnosis and treatment planning, including medication. A psychological evaluation is often testing-focused. For most adults seeking a mental health diagnosis, a psychiatric evaluation is the starting point.
Can I do this by telehealth in Massachusetts?
Yes. Full evaluations via HIPAA-compliant video anywhere in Massachusetts, or in-person in Winchester.
How soon can I be seen?
Typically same-week. No referral needed.
Same-week appointments
Find your match.
We’ll match you with the right provider and verify insurance before you commit. No referral needed.