Ongoing care

What ongoing psychiatric care looks like in the months after your first visit

After your evaluation, care becomes a rhythm of follow-up visits: checking progress, adjusting medication when needed, and keeping your plan current as life changes.

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What the months ahead usually hold

The first weeks: starting or adjusting a plan, with early check-ins to see how you are tolerating any medication
The first few months: closer follow-up while doses settle and you and Jessica learn what helps
Once things are steady: visits spaced further apart, focused on keeping gains and catching changes early
Supportive therapy woven into visits, with a referral to a therapist if more is needed
Plan reviews whenever life changes, because the right plan in January may not fit in June
A clear way to reach the practice between visits for non-urgent questions

Why continuity matters

One prescriber who knows your story

Seeing the same psychiatric provider over time means decisions are made with your full history in view, not a one-time snapshot.

Adjustments made carefully

Medication changes happen in small, monitored steps, so you always know what changed and why.

A plan that keeps up with you

Your goals, schedule, and stressors shift. Ongoing care keeps the plan matched to your life as it is now.

Common questions

How often are follow-up visits?

It depends on where you are in treatment. Early on, visits are usually closer together while a plan settles. Once things are steady, they are spaced further apart. Jessica will suggest a schedule and adjust it with you.

Is ongoing care only about medication?

No. Follow-ups check on how you are feeling and how the whole plan is working. Supportive therapy is part of visits, and medication is optional.

What if I feel better and want to stop?

Tell your prescriber before making a change. Stopping some medications abruptly can cause problems, and feeling better is often a sign the plan is working. Together you can decide whether, when, and how to taper.

Can I use insurance for follow-up visits?

Yes, by booking through Alma or Headway. Self-pay rates are listed on our Insurance & Pricing page.