If you have been struggling with your mental health and are not sure where to start, a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is the right first step. At Healthy Minds Psychiatry — part of Heritage Family Medicine in Olympia, WA — Dr. Rajwant Kler, DNP, PMHNP-BC provides thorough psychiatric evaluations for adults and adolescents throughout Thurston County. We are currently accepting new patients with no waitlist. Call or text 360-704-2362 or submit a new patient request online.
What Is a Psychiatric Evaluation?
A psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive clinical assessment of your mental health. Unlike a standard primary care visit, it reviews your current symptoms in detail, your personal and family psychiatric history, your medical history, medications, and how your mental health is affecting daily functioning. The goal is to understand your situation fully enough to build a treatment plan that works — whether that means medication, therapy, or both.
What Happens During a Psychiatric Evaluation at Healthy Minds?
Your first appointment with Dr. Kler is typically 60 minutes. During that time she will review your current symptoms, take a detailed personal and family psychiatric history, go over your current medications and supplements, assess how symptoms are affecting your work, relationships, sleep, and daily life, and use validated clinical rating scales where appropriate. At the end of the evaluation Dr. Kler will discuss her assessment and recommendations directly with you — including any diagnoses, proposed treatment options, and next steps.
Conditions Covered in a Psychiatric Evaluation in Olympia, WA
Dr. Kler evaluates and treats a full range of psychiatric conditions including anxiety disorders, depression and postpartum depression, ADHD in adults and adolescents, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related conditions, OCD, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Do I Need a Referral for a Psychiatric Evaluation in Olympia?
No referral is required. You can contact Healthy Minds Psychiatry directly as a new patient. Because psychiatric care and primary care are in the same building, your providers can coordinate directly — without the burden falling on you.
Is a Psychiatric Evaluation Available via Telehealth?
Yes. Dr. Kler offers initial psychiatric evaluations via telehealth for patients throughout Washington State. If you prefer to complete your first appointment from home, we can accommodate that. Call 360-704-2362 to confirm availability.
How Is a Psychiatric Evaluation Different from Therapy?
A therapist focuses on talk-based treatment over time. A psychiatric evaluation in Olympia, WA is a medical assessment conducted by a doctoral-level psychiatric clinician with the authority to diagnose, prescribe medication, and provide medication management. Many patients benefit from both — and Dr. Kler can help determine what combination is right for you.
Schedule a Psychiatric Evaluation in Olympia, WA
Healthy Minds Psychiatry is located at Heritage Family Medicine — 4001 Harrison Ave NW Ste 102, Olympia WA 98502. We are currently accepting new patients. Call or text 360-704-2362 or submit a new patient request online. Telehealth available for patients throughout Washington State.
