A psychiatric evaluation is a clinical assessment, which involves the collection of information to establish a diagnosis. Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations are designed to understand your unique mental health needs. During this confidential assessment, our licensed psychiatric providers will explore your medical history, current symptoms, and emotional well-being to create an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, mood changes, or other mental health concerns, we’re here to help you take the first step toward healing and stability.

Benefits of a Psychiatric Evaluation

• Accurate Diagnosis - Identifies mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and more.
• Personalized Treatment Plan - Provides a roadmap for care tailored to your unique symptoms, history, and goals.
• Early Detection and Intervention - Catches mental health issues early, which can lead to more effective treatment and better long-term outcomes.
• Clarifies Complex Symptoms - Helps differentiate between overlapping or confusing symptoms for more precise care.
• Medication Consideration - Assesses whether medication could be helpful and what type might be most effective.
• Supports Integrated Care - helps coordinate care with other healthcare providers, therapists, or specialists as needed.
• Improves Self-Awareness - Offers insight into thought patterns, behaviors, and emotional responses that may be impacting your well-being.
• Reduces Stigma and Uncertainty - Reframes mental health challenges in a clinical, compassionate light - encouraging understanding and acceptance.
• Informs Therapy Approach - Guides your therapist in selecting the most appropriate evidence-based strategies for treatment.
• Empowers Informed Decisions - Equips you with knowledge about your mental health, allowing for more active participation in your care.

Medication management is the process of ensuring individuals that are prescribed medication are using it appropriately and safely.

Med Management, under the guidance of professionals, can be a crucial part of a treatment plan. Effective medication management is a key part of many treatment plans for mental health conditions. Our experienced psychiatric providers work closely with you to ensure medications are safe, effective, and tailored to your specific needs. Through regular follow-ups and ongoing evaluations, we monitor your response, adjust dosages if needed, and address any side effects or concerns.

Our goal is to support your mental well-being while helping you achieve lasting stability and improved quality of life. Our providers at Avana Wellness Center personalize your medication plan by considering your medical history and current health. We monitor your progress to minimize the risk of adverse drug interactions and side effects. We adjust dosages as needed, and educate you about your medications to ensure the best results and your well-being. We also offer Genesight testing to determine what medication would work best for you based on your DNA.

• Personalized Treatment - Medications are tailored to your unique symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle.
• Improved Symptom Control - Helps reduce or eliminate symptoms of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders.
• Close Monitoring for Safety - Regular check-ins ensure medications are working effectively and safely, with minimal side effects.
• Better Treatment Outcomes - When combined with therapy or lifestyle changes, medication can enhance overall treatment success.
• Early Detection of Side Effects - Ongoing evaluations help identify and manage side effects before they become problematic.
• Prevention of Relapse - Consistent medication use under supervision helps prevent symptom recurrence or worsening.
• Increased Adherence - Professional guidance supports consistent medication use, improving long-term mental health stability.
• Education and Support - Patients receive clear information about how medications work, what to expect, and how to manage their use responsibly.
• Holistic Approach to Care - Medication management is often part of a broader, integrated mental health care plan that considers both physical and emotional well-being.
• Confidence and Peace of Mind - Knowing your treatment is being carefully managed by a qualified provider builds trust and supports recovery.

Life is not easy and sometimes we need a little extra support and guidance, which is why at Avana Wellness Center we believe therapy is a crucial part in your treatment. At AWC, our therapists are licensed, skilled and caring and will provide mentorship and guidance to help you reach your end goal. Therapy offers a supportive and confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and life challenges.

Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches—such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques—to help you gain insight, develop healthier coping skills, and create lasting positive change. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or life transitions, psychotherapy can be a powerful step toward healing, self-understanding, and personal growth. Every aspect of your life can affect your mental health. That is why our providers explore all areas of your life during therapy, including:Work, Family, School, Friends, and Relationships. We offer In person and virtual (VA only) therapy sessions for our patients convenience.

Types of psychotherapy we offer

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Cultural
• Sensitive
• Individual
• Supportive therapy
• Interpersonal
• Couples counseling
• Psychodynamic therapy

Avana Wellness Center offers genetic testing through Genesight Psychotropic testing. This test is helpful for patients as a tool to help our providers determine what medication would work best for their patients. The Genesight test analyzes and looks at the genetic factors that may influence your response to certain psychiatric medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions.The genesight test must be ordered by our psychiatrist or nurse practitioners. Genesight lab will send the test result to your provider in less than 36 hours.

How it works

• Provider orders testing kit
• Testing kit is sent to your home
• Specimen is mailed to lab in prepaid envelope
• Your provider will review the results with you during your follow up appointment.

Cost

• Genesight testing is accepted by most insurances. Over 95% of patients pay $330 or less

Avana Wellness Center now offers Qbtech, a global leader in objective ADHD assessments, to bring cutting-edge technology to your care. Their FDA-cleared tool combines attention and impulse control tasks with advanced motion tracking to measure the core symptoms of ADHD: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This Service is an out of network service.

Please note that the Qb Test is an out of network service. However, we are happy to provide a receipt (superbill) upon request, which you may use to submit for possible reimbursement directly with your insurer. For more information please contact us.

What is Qb Test?

Qb Test is an in-clinic assessment for individuals aged 6 to 60 FDA-cleared . It combines a continuous performance task with infrared motion tracking to measure ADHD symptoms. The test takes 15–20 minutes and produces a visual report comparing the patient's performance to age- and sex-matched controls without ADHD. This objective data complements traditional subjective assessments like interviews and rating scales, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and clinical confidence .

Benefits of QB Test:

1. Objective, Quantifiable Data - Unlike subjective reports or questionnaires, the QB Test provides measurable results based on performance and motion. Helps reduce bias or inconsistencies in ADHD diagnosis.
2. Enhances Diagnostic Accuracy - Supports clinicians in confirming or ruling out ADHD. Often used alongside clinical interviews and rating scales to improve overall diagnostic confidence.
3. Tracks Treatment Effectiveness - Can be used before and after treatment (e.g., medication or behavioral therapy) to measure improvements in attention and activity. Helps fine-tune medication dosage or assess whether treatment is working.
4. Useful for Both Children and Adults - The test is age-adjusted, making it appropriate across a wide age range. Particularly helpful in adult ADHD assessments, where symptoms may be more subtle.
5. Supports Communication with Schools or Insurance - The clear, visual reports can help support requests for accommodations at school or work. Also valuable when submitting for insurance claims or reimbursement.