A psychiatric assessment with Dr. Adam Brandemihl is an
approximately forty-five minute appointment, utilizing a
bio-psycho-social approach to establish a probable diagnosis and a
recommended treatment plan. Prior to the appointment
the patient is encouraged to fill out an 'Intake Form" either at the
office or downloaded from the website. Dr. Brandemihl provides his
clients with all the medical and psychological information necessary
to allow them to make their own informed medical decisions regarding
treatment options such as psychotropic medication and/or
psychotherapy.
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Medication Management appointments are approximately fifteen minute
appointments designed for you and Dr. Brandemihl to evaluate how you are
responding to your current medication(s). After reviewing the
symptoms that have occurred since your last appointment, you and Dr. Brandemihl will decide if it is best to add, stop, or adjust a
medication to help you achieve your own mental health goals. The
length of time between medication management appointments can vary
from one week to six months depending on the stability of your
illness and the particular medication(s) you are taking.
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These appointments are all-inclusive and range from thirty to sixty
minutes. They allow you and Dr. Brandemihl to use the complete
bio-psycho-social treatment approach to help improve your general
sense of well being. During these sessions he is able to address your
biochemical needs through medication adjustments and also utilize
psychotherapy to improve and alleviate the psychosocial stressors in
your life. Dr. Brandemihl is trained in a variety of
psychotherapeutic modalities but prefers psychodynamic, supportive
and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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