What should I expect at my first appointment?

It’s completely normal to feel a bit nervous before your first visit. Your initial appointment is a supportive, conversation-based evaluation focused on understanding your concerns and developing a plan that aligns with your mental wellness goals. During this visit, you can expect:

1. Introductions – We’ll begin by getting to know one another and creating a comfortable foundation for our work together.

2. Discussion of Current Symptoms – You may be asked about symptoms related to mood, anxiety, sleep, attention, trauma, substance use, or other factors affecting your daily life.

3. Review of Your History – We will go over your medical and mental health history, past treatments, family background, social stressors, and any additional information that helps us understand the full picture.

4. Goal Setting – You may be invited to share your personal goals so we can tailor care to your needs and stay aligned throughout the process.

5. Questions & Conversation – You’ll have time to ask questions, discuss concerns, and share anything you feel is important.

6. Collaborative Treatment Planning – Before the visit concludes, we’ll review our impressions together. If a diagnosis is appropriate, it will be explained clearly. We’ll then outline a personalized plan, which may include therapy, medication management, lifestyle recommendations, or a combination of approaches.

At Evergreen Behavioral Health & Wellness, our goal is for your first appointment to leave you feeling heard, supported, and confident in your next steps.