How to Become a Patient
We’re glad that you’re considering becoming a patient at Life Psychiatry. Start by completing the New Patient form. Once completed, call the office and provide your full name and date of birth to schedule your first appointment with a staff member. Please refer to the Services & Rates or Insurance pages to learn more about our services and coverages.
Step 1
Fill out the “New Patient” form
Approximate time to complete: 10-15 minutes
Complete the “New Patient” form in order to schedule your first appointment at Life Psychiatry. All new patients must fill out this required form and place a payment method on file. Begin by entering your name and email or phone number. You will then receive a code via email or text to access the form.
Please note: The first “New Patient Intake Consultation” appointment is with our Licensed Professional Counselor or Nurse Practitioner and is 60 minutes long. The first appointment cannot be made with Dr. Diaz. The next appointment is the full Psychiatric Evaluation with Dr. Diaz. This is a separate session and cannot be scheduled on the same day as your intake consultation.
About the form:
– It gathers essential information such as your name, date of birth, address, ID, insurance details, and the specific assistance you’re seeking. This helps our staff verify your insurance and set up your pharmacy information.
– The form also collects your card or bank details for our records. A payment method must be on file before you can schedule an appointment. This payment method will be used for co-pays and any fees associated with late cancellations or no-shows. Rest assured, we will not charge your card before your appointment.
– If you are unable to complete the form in one session, you can return to it by using the exact same name and email or phone number you provided when first accessing it.
Step 2
Schedule your first appointment: “New Patient Intake Consultation”
What to expect: During your first visit, you’ll have a 1-hour one-on-one intake consultation with a Life Psychiatry staff member where we will take the time to get to know you thoroughly — your history, background, past experiences, and challenges. It may be difficult to share so much about yourself with us, but we assure you that the more history you can provide, the better we’ll be able to work with you to move forward. Please note: The first appointment cannot be made with Dr. Diaz.
Cost/insurance eligibility: The first appointment is $160 self-pay only, and is not eligible to be covered by insurance at this time. We are working on getting this covered by insurance.
What to bring: Bring a list of your current medications and any medical information or records that you think will be helpful. Bring your doctor’s referral document if your insurance company requires a referral to see a psychiatrist or specialist.
Who will I meet with and how long will it take? This session will be with our Licensed Professional Counselor or Nurse Practitioner and is 60 minutes long. The first appointment cannot be made with Dr. Diaz.
This appointment is required to become a Life Psychiatry patient. If you need to cancel or reschedule any appointments, please give us 48 hours notice otherwise you will be charged a fee of $100.
What to expect as an established patient
Life Psychiatry implements a three-part mental health treatment process for established patients:
Evaluation:
New Patient Initial Consultation
As a new patient, we will take the time to get to know you thoroughly. We will have an in-depth conversation about your history, background, past experiences, and challenges. Through a series of questions and assessments, we aim to understand how your body and brain function. We work with both children and adults and provide high-quality care to all patients.
Diagnosis & Treatment:
Psychiatric Evaluation
With a clinical diagnosis, we can create a customized treatment plan that is tailored to your unique needs and experiences. Dr. Diaz employs medication only when necessary, taking the time to explain its physiological effects and collaborating with you to ensure it aligns with your psychiatric goals. Paired with cognitive behavioral therapy, counseling, and real-talk to get to the root of issues, we will see healing and progress toward a better future.
Maintenance:
Medication Follow Ups & Counseling
All patients are different and will see progress over different timeframes but it’s through regular medication management (if needed) and counseling that we can measure your progress and improvement over time.
Our goal is to get you living your best life — so good that you never have to come back to see us at Life Psychiatry!
At Life Psychiatry, we offer expert mental health care to the residents of Mobile, AL, Baldwin County, and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team of psychiatric providers provides thorough evaluations and tailored treatment plans for conditions such as autism spectrum, schizophrenia, trauma, and insomnia. Our psychiatrist, Dr. Diaz, is a board-certified medical doctor who specializes in behavioral health in Mobile. Conveniently located for easy access, our office is committed to delivering compassionate and effective care in a supportive environment. We invite you to explore our services and take the first step toward achieving your best mental health with our trusted professionals.