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 online or call the office to discuss availability and the type of appointment you are seeking.
Confirm details
Verify insurance participation, visit format, location, and any scheduling requirements before the appointment.
Prepare
Gather medication names, relevant records if available, and questions you would like to discuss.
Meet with Dr. Villa
Review your concerns and history, then discuss clinically appropriate options and next steps.
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.