Your first online consultation with a psychiatrist will consist of much of the same processes as an in-person consultation. The only difference will be that you’ll be speaking with your psychiatrist through a video call rather than in person.   The first consultation will take longer than subsequent appointments, as it will take some time for your psychiatrist to learn and understand your concerns, symptoms, and condition before knowing the right path to take regarding your treatment. Your psychiatrist will want to take their time to get to know your concerns and story. As such, it can take between one to two hours. During the consultation, your psychiatrist will:   • Listen to you explain your symptoms and overall concerns • Ask questions about your family history and general health • Conduct a questionnaire and record your answers on a form to aid in the diagnosis   Your psychiatrist may not make a full diagnosis with an established treatment plan during your first consultation, as it can take a couple of appointments before they can do so, especially if further testing is necessary.   It’s normal to feel different emotions during the consultation, as your psychiatrist may ask you about things that are hard to talk about. That said, you can always let your psychiatrist know if you don’t feel comfortable talking about something. Make sure you ask the psychiatrist any questions you have and be prepared to answer several questions from them about your symptoms and medical history.   Online psychiatrists provide helpful services to individuals who cannot see psychiatrists in person or prefer to receive services somewhere they feel comfortable and safe. Our psychiatrists at Success Health Systems proudly provide online services. We encourage you to call us or visit our website for more information about our online services. You can also schedule an in-person consultation with our psychiatrists through our website or by calling us. We serve patients from St. Louis MO, Creve Coeur MO, Independence MO, Olathe KS, Columbia MO, Craig KS, Spring Hill KS, Prathersville MO, Pierpont MO, Kirkwood MO, Kansas City MO, River Bend Mo & Beyond!