Dr. Atkisson provides a variety of services.
• Psychiatric Diagnostic Interview involves an interview with the patient, and for child/adolescent patients, the patient’s parents or guardians to obtain a comprehensive psychiatric and medical history of the patient’s difficulties.
• A mental status examination is performed on the patient to aid in developing diagnoses.Psychiatric Treatment Plan involves discussing the diagnosis and treatment options for the patient.
• Psychiatric Medication Management involves meeting with the patient to assess effectiveness of medications prescribed and determine further treatment.
• Psychiatric Consultation for agencies involves a review of current planning strategies and changes to improve functioning of the agency and its members.
• Speaking and lectures for agencies includes a lecture on particular topics such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and parenting techniques.