Getting started

How care begins at Gentry Psychiatric.

A straightforward process designed to protect your time and ensure the right fit from the start.

A thoughtful beginning to care

Meaningful care begins with a mutual understanding of fit. Gentry Psychiatric is designed around a specific model of care and a particular type of working relationship. The initial consultation is intended to ensure alignment before moving forward.


This is a brief, low-pressure conversation. There is no commitment required, and scheduling a consultation does not guarantee acceptance into the practice. It is simply an opportunity to determine whether the approach is the right fit.

What to expect, step by step.

Request a Consultation

Complete the short form on this page or the Contact page. Basic contact information is required, along with an optional note about what brings you here. The form is brief and typically takes less than two minutes to complete.

Receive information about the practice

After submission, information about Gentry Psychiatric is provided, including what to expect from care, how the practice is structured, and fee details. This offers helpful context before moving to the next step.

Screening call

This 15 minute call meant to assess needs and patient fit.

Comprehensive assessment

If the consultation confirms a good fit, a comprehensive initial evaluation is scheduled. This 60 to 75 minute appointment serves as the foundation for ongoing care.

A brief, thoughtful first step

The initial consultation is brief by design. It is not intended to serve as a clinical evaluation, but rather as a first step to ensure alignment before moving forward.

 

During this conversation, there is an opportunity to share goals of treatment, learn more about how the practice works, and ask any questions that feel important at this stage. The tone is conversational and low-pressure.

 

I have decided to forego the fee associated with the screening call, as this may be a barrier and I need to start making money.

"Care begins with understanding. The screening process is designed to make sure that what we do here is actually what you need, before we begin."

From evaluation to ongoing care.

Following the initial evaluation, a personalized treatment plan is developed based on clinical presentation, history, and treatment goals.

This plan may include psychotherapy, medication management, a comprehensive assessment, or a combination, based on individual needs.

From that point, care is structured around regular appointments designed to support continuity and depth over time. Both the treatment plan and frequency are determined collaboratively and are reassessed and adjusted as needs evolve

Ready to begin

Request a screening call.

Following the initial evaluation, a personalized treatment plan is developed based on clinical presentation, history, and treatment goals. This plan may include psychotherapy, medication management, a comprehensive assessment, or a combination, based on individual needs.


From that point, care is structured around regular appointments designed to support continuity and depth over time. Both the treatment plan and frequency are determined collaboratively and are reassessed and adjusted as needs evolve

Screening calls are required prior to scheduling an initial evaluation. A fee applies for the screening call. Scheduling a screening call does not guarantee acceptance as a patient.