Psychiatric Evaluation in Jacksonville, FL
A thoughtful psychiatric evaluation is often the most important step toward feeling better. At FitMind Therapeutics, our evaluations are not rushed checklists. They are honest conversations designed to understand who you are, what you have been through, and what kind of support will help you most.
What to Expect From Your Evaluation
Your first appointment is a chance for our team to get to know you. We will sit down with you to review your concerns, your medical and mental health history, your family background, and the symptoms that brought you in. There is no script and no rush. We want to understand the full picture before suggesting any treatment plan.
Most initial evaluations take between 60 and 90 minutes. Follow-up evaluations are shorter and focus on how you are progressing and whether your plan needs adjusting.
Who Conducts the Evaluation
Evaluations at our Jacksonville practice are conducted by Victoria Kozel, DNP, our Lead Doctorate-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with oversight from our Supervising Psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Boaz. Both bring decades of combined clinical experience across outpatient and acute psychiatric care.
Our team draws on evidence-based practices and stays current through ongoing education and research, so the recommendations you receive reflect the most up-to-date understanding of mental health care.
Conditions We Commonly Evaluate
Our team has experience evaluating and supporting patients with:
Depression and major depressive disorder
Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders including bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Adolescent mental health concerns
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
What Happens After the Evaluation
Once we have a clear picture of your situation, we will walk you through possible next steps. Depending on what fits best, your plan may include medication management, talk therapy referrals, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy, telemedicine follow-ups, or a combination of these. Our goal is always to find the path that works for you, not to push a one-size-fits-all approach.
What to Bring
A photo ID
Your insurance card
A list of current medications and dosages
Records or notes from any previous mental health care
Any questions you want answered
You do not have to navigate this on your own. Call FitMind Therapeutics at (904) 827-3714 to schedule a psychiatric evaluation with our Jacksonville team. We are here to listen.
Our HIPAA-compliant E-Fax number for referrals is (904) 715-8753.
Please include the following minimal patient information: first/last name, DOB, address, contact number/email, diagnosis, insurance and policy number, and name of referring provider.