In your first appointment you will have a comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Scanlon lasting 75 minutes. At this initial intake, Dr. Scanlon will make a clinical formulation of the most important issues you would like to address, both short-term and long-term. Your individualized treatment plan will then be explained and put in motion.

When clinically indicated, La Jolla Psychiatric Rejuvenation approaches pharmacotherapy with both scientific precision and individualized care. If medication management is desired, the options will be clearly explained and with an aim of utilizing the lowest effective dose necessary to reach our treatment goals.

Evidence also clearly shows that psychotherapy provides significant benefits over medication treatment alone. Dr. Scanlon utilizes psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral components combined with empathic reflection techniques to augment benefits that would be achieved with psychopharmacologic interventions alone.

Given the complexity and bidirectional relationship of medical and psychiatric conditions, Dr. Scanlon will often suggest obtaining a panel of lab studies to further refine your assessment and plan. Though not required, integrating your care with traditional medical monitoring is usually recommended.

By the end of this first session, you will receive a clinical impression and a treatment plan that follows naturally from your evaluation. This plan may include medication treatment, psychotherapy, and/or other non-pharmacologic modalities of care, as indicated and desired.