Lakeside Behavioral Health provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults with depression at our St. Louis, MO and O’Fallon, IL locations. Our board-certified psychiatrists develop individualized treatment plans to reduce symptoms and restore daily functioning.
How Outpatient Psychiatry Treats Depression
Outpatient psychiatry for depression begins with a thorough diagnostic evaluation to identify the type and severity of your depression, assess for co-occurring conditions, and review your medical and medication history.
What psychiatric treatment includes:
- Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation (45 to 60 minutes)
- Individualized medication plan: SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, or mood stabilizers
- Regular follow-up appointments every 2 to 4 weeks initially
- Dosage adjustments and side effect management
- Coordination with therapists and TMS team for combined treatment
- Blood work to rule out thyroid, vitamin, or other medical causes
Signs Psychiatric Care May Be Right for Your Depression
Consider a psychiatric evaluation if:
- Symptoms significantly affect your daily functioning
- Therapy alone has not produced adequate improvement
- You suspect a biological component that would respond to medication
- You have a family history of mood disorders
- You need a differential diagnosis to rule out bipolar disorder, thyroid dysfunction, or other mimics
What to Expect at Lakeside
Your first appointment is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation lasting 45 to 60 minutes covering symptoms, medical history, family history, and treatment goals.
The ongoing treatment process:
- Initial evaluation with diagnosis and treatment recommendation
- Follow-up visits every 2 to 4 weeks during medication adjustments
- Frequency decreasing as symptoms stabilize
- Coordination with therapists and other providers throughout
- In-person appointments at St. Louis and O’Fallon offices
Why Choose Lakeside Behavioral Health
Lakeside offers integrated psychiatric care under one roof.
Key advantages:
- Board-certified psychiatrists specializing in mood disorders
- Integrated care: psychiatry + therapy + TMS under one roof
- Both St. Louis and O’Fallon locations
- TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance
- Scheduling, authorization, and benefits verification handled by staff
Call 314-916-3027 to schedule your evaluation.
Take the Next Step
Reach out and our team will walk you through evaluation, scheduling, and insurance verification. In-person care is available in St. Louis and O'Fallon. Virtual therapy and IOP extend throughout Missouri and Illinois.
- CARF Accredited
- Most major insurance accepted
- In-person and virtual appointments
- Adult psychiatry, therapy, IOP, and TMS