Specialty Psychiatric Services • New Jersey: in-person evaluations + in-person or telehealth follow-ups • Florida: telehealth
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
What patients receive from a psychiatric evaluation at ADHD, Mood & Behavior Center
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is an in-depth look at a patient’s symptoms, history, and daily functioning. Its purpose is to obtain or clarify diagnoses and develop a personalized treatment plan.
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is an in-depth look at a patient’s symptoms, history, and daily functioning. Its purpose is to obtain or clarify diagnoses and develop a personalized treatment plan.
The evaluation at a glance
At ADHD, Mood & Behavior Center, every patient’s care begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, whether seeking an initial diagnosis, a review of current treatment, or a second opinion.
Purpose of the Evaluation
The goal is a complete, accurate picture before any treatment starts. Instead of chasing one visible symptom, the evaluation is meant to:
Who This Evaluation Is For
Evaluations are available for children, adolescents, and adults ages 5 to 65.
Patients being evaluated for ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, or autism spectrum concerns for the first time
Families looking for a second opinion after treatment elsewhere hasn’t worked as expected
Patients whose current diagnosis or medication plan doesn’t seem to match what they’re experiencing
Adults who were never evaluated as children but have lived with symptoms for years
Concerns
Evaluations cover the full range of conditions the Center treats, including:
Before the Visit
The front desk first helps confirm that a psychiatric evaluation is the right service. Prior records and testing are welcome but generally aren’t required. Before the appointment, patients complete:
What the Evaluation Involves
The evaluation is a clinical conversation, not a single test or checklist. It’s normally one visit, about 60 minutes when the patient comes alone and about 90 minutes when a family member joins, which is common for patients under 25.
Dr. Hubsher uses that time to understand the concerns that brought the patient in, review the relevant history, and see how symptoms are affecting everyday life. For children and adolescents, input from parents or teachers can help show what’s happening across different settings.
By the end of the visit, the goal is to provide a clear explanation of the diagnostic picture and discuss next steps.
Dr. Hubsher uses that time to understand the concerns that brought the patient in, review the relevant history, and see how symptoms are affecting everyday life. For children and adolescents, input from parents or teachers can help show what’s happening across different settings.
By the end of the visit, the goal is to provide a clear explanation of the diagnostic picture and discuss next steps.
What Happens After the Evaluation
Before the visit ends, Dr. Hubsher explains the diagnosis, the reasoning behind it, and what he recommends next. From there, care usually follows one or more of these paths:
If follow-up care is recommended
Follow-up visits track symptom improvement, mood stability, sleep, school or work performance, and relationships. Treatment adjustments are discussed at these visits.
If therapist-led support would help
The Center’s therapists offer therapy, parent training, and ADHD and executive-function coaching. Dr. Hubsher can recommend them when the evaluation shows they’d help.
If care continues elsewhere
With the patient’s permission, Dr. Hubsher’s recommendations can be coordinated with the patient’s other clinicians, so everyone is working from the same information.
Ready to Schedule a Psychiatric Evaluation?
Contact the ADHD, Mood & Behavior Center to ask about scheduling. The front desk will confirm the right service and walk you through the pre-visit paperwork.