First Psychiatric Visit in Maplewood, NJ
The initial evaluation is a careful, structured visit to understand what is happening, what has already been tried, and what plan makes sense next.
- Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Accepting new patients · Sun–Fri 9am–7pm
- Telehealth across NJ or in person in Maplewood
- Ages 10+ · English & Kiswahili
- Sun–Fri 9am–7pm
- Ages 10+
- English & Kiswahili
- Telehealth for patients located in NJ, or in person in Maplewood
- $250 first visit (60 min) / $150 follow-up
- Sliding scale available
- Accepting new patients
Visit structure
What happens during the evaluation.
The first psychiatric visit runs 60 minutes. Teresa reviews your current symptoms, medical history, medication history, family history, substance-use history, sleep, stressors, safety concerns, and treatment goals. Screening tools such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, MDQ, PCL-5, or Y-BOCS may be used when clinically relevant.
The goal is a working diagnostic impression and a shared treatment plan. If medication is appropriate and you are comfortable starting, prescriptions for non-controlled medications may be sent after the visit. Controlled-substance prescribing follows federal and New Jersey requirements.
What to bring
A little preparation makes the visit easier.
- Insurance card and photo ID
- Current medications, including supplements and over-the-counter products
- Prior psychiatric medications you remember trying, including side effects
- Recent lab results or medical records if they are relevant
- Contact information for your therapist, primary-care clinician, or prior prescriber
After the evaluation
You leave with a next step.
Follow-up visits are usually shorter and focus on response, side effects, medication adjustments, supportive therapy, and care coordination. If a different type of care is a better fit, such as weekly psychotherapy, ERP, EMDR, psychological testing, inpatient care, or a higher level of support, Teresa will say that directly and help identify the right direction.
We require 24 hours' notice for cancellations. Missed appointments or late cancellations incur a $75 fee. First-time occurrences are typically waived.
Questions about insurance and self-pay rates are covered on the insurance and fees page.
Start before the first visit.
Use the free 15-minute call to confirm fit, timing, insurance, and whether the evaluation should be in person or by telehealth.
Can't call right now? Email contact@maplewoodmentalhealthclinic.com with your name and number. Scheduling questions only — please don't include clinical details.