
Depression affects people differently. Common experiences may include:
Persistent low mood or numbness
Loss of interest or motivation
Fatigue or low energy
Changes in sleep or appetite
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Feelings of heaviness, hopelessness, or disconnection
These symptoms often fluctuate and may overlap with anxiety, trauma, or cognitive strain.
Depression is frequently associated with:
Nervous system dysregulation
Altered stress-response patterns
Neurochemical imbalance
Disrupted sleep-wake cycles
Cognitive overload or slowed processing
Learned adaptive responses to chronic stress or trauma
Identifying which factors are present is essential for effective treatment.
You do not need to decide on a treatment in advance.
Care begins with a comprehensive evaluation that may include:
Psychiatric assessment
Review of past treatments and responses
Evaluation of sleep, stress, and cognitive patterns
Discussion of goals and preferences
Treatment plans are individualized and may include psychiatry, therapy, neuromodulation, integrative approaches, or a combination, based on clinical appropriateness.
You may benefit from an evaluation if:
Depressive symptoms persist despite rest or lifestyle changes
Symptoms interfere with work, relationships, or daily functioning
Prior treatments have provided limited relief
You’re unsure whether what you’re experiencing is depression, burnout, or something else
Early evaluation can help prevent symptoms from becoming more entrenched.
Frequently Asked Questions to General questions
Neuroscience Pscyhiatry provides online mental health care to individuals 6 years and older. Our expert providers can help with anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns. We offer psychiatry, therapy, Natural Medicines, and Neuroscience Therapy.
Online care is not a good fit for people with certain conditions or situations. These can include:
1. Ongoing, high-risk self-harm behavior
2. Schizophrenia or any symptoms of psychosis
3. Some cases of bipolar disorder I or acute mania
4. Severe substance use
5. Medically unstable eating disorders
6. Dementia
If any of these describe a condition you’re experiencing, it’s best for you to be seen in person by a primary care provider who can help you find the treatment that’s right for you.
1. Start with your free Brain Wiring Assessment
Take our quick online assessment to get a snapshot of how your brain and nervous system may be wired. You’ll see your results instantly, and they’ll guide your provider in understanding your starting point.
2. Schedule your comprehensive evaluation
Your first appointment is a deep-dive, not a rushed intake. Depending on your needs, this may include:
* A full psychiatric evaluation
* Optional brain mapping or neuroscience-based testing
* A review of your history, goals, and lifestyle factors
Together, we’ll uncover what’s driving your symptoms and create a plan that fits you—not just a prescription.
3. Get your personalized recommendations
Based on your evaluation, your provider may recommend:
* Psychiatry and medication management (when helpful)
* Therapy, mindfulness, or clinical hypnotherapy
* Natural medicine options for mood, sleep, and focus
* Neuroscience therapies like brain mapping, neurostimulation, or TMS
You’ll know exactly why each recommendation was made, and how it supports your brain and body.
4. Follow your plan, with ongoing support
Care doesn’t stop after your first visit. You’ll meet with your provider regularly to track progress, fine-tune your plan, and celebrate wins. Between sessions, you’ll have access to check-ins, guided tools, and self-tracking exercises to help you stay on course.
5. Track your progress and evolve
We measure what matters—your real improvements. With ongoing feedback, your provider adjusts your care so you continue moving toward balance, focus, and resilience.
Our expert providers are handpicked for their ability to provide best-in-class mental health care. They have years of experience and active licenses in your state.
All of our therapists have:
1. A master’s or doctorate degree in clinical psychology, clinical social work, or counseling from an accredited program
2. Experience delivering science-backed (also known as evidence-based) care for anxiety & depression
All of our psychiatric providers are:
1. Psychiatrists or psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs)
2. Exceptionally skilled at prescribing effective medication
Every provider in our network goes through a rigorous hiring and vetting process that you can learn more about here. They also follow the same high clinical standards as in-person providers.
Yes, learn more about insurance we accept here.
Neuroscience Pscyhiatry and its associated platform is HIPAA compliant and follows all HIPAA requirements including, but not limited to, the Privacy Rule. We encrypt data in transit and at rest. All communication with our software is done using signatures with a cryptographic hash algorithm. As well, all information is encrypted at rest once stored on our servers.
Mental health conditions are complicated. To make sure you are on the right treatment, and making appropriate progress, we will ask you to complete check-ins periodically to let us know how you’re doing. Your provider will review these check-ins to help them decide whether making an adjustment will help you get better, faster, and stay that way longer. You can also use this information to track your own progress over time.
If prescribed, your psychiatric provider can send your prescription to a local pharmacy for your convenience.
Your safety is extremely important to us. If you’re at immediate risk of suicide or self-harm, seek 24/7 help now:
1. Call or text 988 for the 988 Lifeline.
2. Call 911 for emergency support.
3. Go to your local hospital immediately for care.
Help is always available. We also recommend reaching out to a family member or friend to let them know that you are having these thoughts and to ask for help and support.
Our expert providers can help with anxiety, depression, panic, suicidal thoughts, and many other common concerns, including:
1. Generalized anxiety disorder
2. Major depressive disorder
3. Panic disorder
4. Phobia
5. Social anxiety disorder
6. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
7. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
8. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
9. Postpartum depression
10. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
11. Insomnia
12. Bipolar disorder
13. And more