Your first visit will probably be a screening interview. She may do some diagnostic tests to determine your level of depression as well as take a case history of how long you've been feeling that way.

My pdoc specializes in mood disorders and trauma, and she does talk therapy as well as meds management. I feel very lucky to have her. I see her once a month for about an hour, and feel like I can be really open with her.

Medication has made a huge difference to me, although I still go to therapy too.

I hope it works out and you get the help that you need.

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