Psychiatric & mental health services

Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management, led by a board-certified addiction psychiatrist, for patients navigating substance use and mental health together.

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What is psychiatric evaluation & medication management?

A thorough psychiatric evaluation looks at the full picture — your history, current symptoms, and how substance use and mental health may be affecting each other. From there, we build a medication plan when appropriate, and monitor and adjust it over time as part of your broader care.

Who this is for

New patients needing a baseline psychiatric assessment

Patients already in MAT who need additional psychiatric medication support

Patients whose current treatment plan isn’t addressing underlying psychiatric symptoms

Referrals from primary care providers wanting specialist psychiatric input

What to expect

Initial evaluation

A full psychiatric history and current symptom review.

Personalized medication plan

Built around your specific diagnosis and treatment goals.

Ongoing monitoring

Regular follow-up to adjust medications as needed.

Care team coordination

Close communication with your counselor and broader care team.

April Marlowe, MD

Board-certified, Psychiatry & Addiction Psychiatry

MAHEC Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship graduate. Dr. Marlowe leads psychiatric evaluation & medication management at My Next Steps, working closely with our counseling team on integrated treatment plans.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're reaching out for yourself or referring a patient, here's the fastest way to reach us.

Patients & families

Request an appointment directly. We'll follow up to confirm details and answer any questions before your first visit.

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Or call us directly at (828) 608-0953

Referring providers

Send a fast referral — no need to complete full intake paperwork. Our team will reach out to coordinate.

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Prefer to call it in? Reach us at (828) 608-0953