What depression care involves
Depression is not only sadness. For some people it is heaviness that makes a shower feel like a chore. For others it is irritability, losing interest in things that used to matter, or sleeping far too much or barely at all. Care starts with a thorough evaluation, because mood can be tangled up with anxiety, sleep problems, grief, big life changes, or a mood disorder that needs a careful, unhurried diagnosis. The plan that follows is personal and may include medication, lifestyle changes, and therapy coordination, with regular check-ins as you heal.
Who it helps
Adults and older adults who have been pushing through for too long, and teens and children whose families have noticed something has shifted. If you are a parent, this guide on supporting a teenager who is struggling with depression is a good place to start, and the child and teen psychiatry page explains how younger patients are cared for.
Your first telehealth visit
After a short intake through the secure patient portal, you meet Olga over secure video from home. There is no need to perform being okay or to have the right words. She will ask about your mood, energy, sleep, appetite, stress, health history, and what has been hardest lately, and she will listen before discussing treatment. You finish the visit with a plan you helped build and a clear next step, and ongoing medication management keeps that plan current.
Booking
Find a time on the booking page, including evenings and weekends, or call or text 417-538-3460. Visits are available in English and Russian.