New patients
What to expect before your first psychiatric visit
A clear, respectful process for scheduling, preparing for your evaluation, and understanding the next steps in your care.
Your first visit
A thoughtful start, centered on your concerns
A psychiatric evaluation is a clinical conversation designed to understand current concerns, health and treatment history, daily functioning, safety, goals, and the context around your symptoms.
Recommendations are individualized and may include education, follow-up assessment, medication options, psychotherapy, coordination with another clinician, or a combination of approaches when appropriate.
Before the appointment
Four simple steps
Request a visit
Book with Dr. Villa online or call the office to request an appointment with Azkena Rios, PMHNP-BC.
Confirm details
Confirm your clinician, visit format, location, insurance or self-pay cost, and any scheduling requirements before the appointment.
Prepare
Gather medication names, relevant records if available, and questions you would like to discuss.
Meet your clinician
Review your concerns and history, then discuss clinically appropriate options and next steps.
Care led by Dr. Brian Villa, MD
Appointments are available with Dr. Brian Villa, MD, and Azkena Rios, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. All appointments with Azkena are provided under the clinical supervision of Dr. Brian Villa, MD.
Self-Pay Visit Fees
For patients receiving care without using insurance. Fees are per appointment and listed in U.S. dollars.
| Appointment with | Initial evaluation | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Villa, MD | $500 | $250 |
| Azkena Rios, PMHNP-BC | $300 | $150 |
Azkena Rios, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. All appointments with Azkena are provided under the clinical supervision of Dr. Brian Villa, MD.
Limited financial assistance may be available for self-pay patients experiencing financial hardship. Please contact our office before scheduling to discuss available options.
Patients who are uninsured or choosing self-pay have the right to receive a written Good Faith Estimate of expected charges. Learn about your right to a Good Faith Estimate.
To confirm your clinician, appointment details, and expected cost, call 786-794-2655.
Helpful to bring
Information that can support the evaluation
- A current medication and supplement list
- Relevant prior psychiatric or medical records, if available
- Insurance information and identification requested by the scheduling platform
- Questions, goals, and concerns you want to address
Visit options
Miami office and Florida telehealth
Renova Health offers in-office care in Miami and telehealth appointments for eligible patients located in Florida. Availability and clinical appropriateness may vary.
Emergency notice
If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call or text 988.