A step-by-step guide to starting care with Contrast Mental Health.
Click any "Schedule" button on our website to access the SimplePractice client portal. Create an account and choose an appointment time that works for you.
You'll receive secure online forms to complete before your appointment. These ask about your medical history, current symptoms, medications, and goals. Completing these in advance helps us make the most of our time together.
Find a private, quiet location where you won't be interrupted. Make sure you have:
Your initial evaluation is a comprehensive session where we get to know you. Here's what we'll cover:
We'll discuss what brought you here, your current symptoms, and what you're hoping to achieve. There's no judgment—just a supportive conversation about where you are and where you want to be.
We'll review your mental health history, previous treatments (what worked, what didn't), medical conditions, family history, and current medications or supplements.
Unlike quick medication checks, we take time to explore lifestyle factors that affect mental health: sleep, nutrition, stress, exercise, relationships, and more.
Together, we'll create a personalized plan that may include:
You'll leave with a clear understanding of next steps and a follow-up appointment scheduled.
After your initial evaluation, follow-up visits help us:
Follow-up frequency is tailored to your needs—some patients come monthly, others every few months once stable.
Our initial evaluation is 75-90 minutes—not a rushed 15-minute visit. We take time to truly understand you.
We look beyond symptoms to address root causes like sleep, nutrition, hormones, and lifestyle factors.
CBT techniques are woven into every visit at no extra cost—you don't need a separate therapist.
Taking the first step toward better mental health is brave. We're here to support you with compassionate, personalized care.
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Have questions? Check our FAQ page or contact us.