Mood Assessment Appointment

  • A compassionate medical assessment to explore the root causes of unpredictable moods and emotional shifts.
  • Care that connects the dots between how you feel emotionally and your whole-body health—from your hormones to your nervous system.
  • A personalized care plan with a toolkit of support that addresses your unique needs, from medication to acupuncture.
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Takes 3–5 minutes to create an account • No membership fee to book • Insurance accepted

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Mood Assessment Appointment

  • A compassionate medical assessment to explore the root causes of unpredictable moods and emotional shifts.
  • Care that connects the dots between how you feel emotionally and your whole-body health—from your hormones to your nervous system.
  • A personalized care plan with a toolkit of support that addresses your unique needs, from medication to acupuncture.
Book appointment

Takes 3–5 minutes to create an account • No membership fee to book • Insurance accepted

Already a Tia member? Book here

What is this appointment?

We listen to your whole story

This visit is a comprehensive medical evaluation for when you're experiencing noticeable shifts in your mood. Your provider will listen to your full health history and current concerns—from irritability to feeling emotionally flat—to understand your unique situation and explore potential root causes.

Connecting your mind and body

We'll investigate the connections between your emotional state and your overall physical health. This includes exploring a range of factors like hormonal patterns, nervous system health, sleep quality, and nutrition. If needed, lab work can help provide a clearer picture and rule out underlying physical conditions.

Creating a personalized care plan

Together, you and your provider will co-create a personalized care plan aimed at achieving more emotional balance. Your toolkit may include medication management, supplements, acupuncture for nervous system support, or referrals to trusted therapy partners.

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Who should have a Mood Assessment?

This visit is for anyone seeking to understand their emotional patterns. If you've noticed shifts in your mood that are impacting your life and want to explore the "why" in a supportive, judgment-free space, this assessment is a great place to start.

Symptoms we care for

Your experience with mood is unique. This visit is a space to discuss concerns like:

  • Irritability or a "Short Fuse": Feeling more easily agitated or frustrated than is typical for you.
  • Noticeable Mood Swings: Experiencing significant shifts in your emotional state, sometimes without a clear trigger.
  • Cyclical Emotional Shifts: Observing a pattern where mood symptoms appear or intensify in relation to your menstrual cycle.
  • Feeling "Flat" or Numb: Experiencing a muted emotional range or a feeling of detachment.
  • Heightened Emotional Sensitivity: Feeling more emotional, tearful, or overwhelmed than usual.
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Who should have a Mood Assessment?

This visit is for anyone seeking to understand their emotional patterns. If you've noticed shifts in your mood that are impacting your life and want to explore the "why" in a supportive, judgment-free space, this assessment is a great place to start.

Symptoms we care for

Your experience with mood is unique. This visit is a space to discuss concerns like:

  • Irritability or a "Short Fuse": Feeling more easily agitated or frustrated than is typical for you.
  • Noticeable Mood Swings: Experiencing significant shifts in your emotional state, sometimes without a clear trigger.
  • Cyclical Emotional Shifts: Observing a pattern where mood symptoms appear or intensify in relation to your menstrual cycle.
  • Feeling "Flat" or Numb: Experiencing a muted emotional range or a feeling of detachment.
  • Heightened Emotional Sensitivity: Feeling more emotional, tearful, or overwhelmed than usual.
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How the Mood Assessment appointment can help

This appointment is a proactive first step toward feeling more centered. It's designed to help you:

  • Get clarity on the potential root causes behind your experience with mood changes by looking at your whole-body health.
  • Create a practical roadmap to feeling more balanced with a personalized toolkit of support.
  • Explore a wide range of options, including both medical and integrative approaches.
  • Feel truly heard by a provider who understands the complex factors that influence emotional well-being.
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How the Mood Assessment appointment can help

This appointment is a proactive first step toward feeling more centered. It's designed to help you:

  • Get clarity on the potential root causes behind your experience with mood changes by looking at your whole-body health.
  • Create a practical roadmap to feeling more balanced with a personalized toolkit of support.
  • Explore a wide range of options, including both medical and integrative approaches.
  • Feel truly heard by a provider who understands the complex factors that influence emotional well-being.
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Your Mood Assessment: What to Expect

We want you to feel as comfortable and prepared as possible for your visit. Here’s a look at what your appointment will be like—from getting ready to next steps.

Preparing for Your Assessment

There’s no pressure to have all the answers, but it can be helpful to reflect on a few things. Consider making a few notes about:

  • Your Symptoms: What do the emotional shifts feel like to you? Are they intense highs and lows, persistent irritability, or feeling emotionally flat?
  • Your Patterns: Have you noticed any patterns? Perhaps related to your menstrual cycle, sleep quality, or stress levels?
  • Your Goals: What does feeling more emotionally balanced or centered mean to you?

During Your Assessment

Your provider will start with a compassionate conversation to understand your specific experience. Together, you'll explore potential root causes by discussing the connections between your symptoms and various aspects of your health, such as hormonal patterns, sleep, and nutrition. By the end of the visit, you will collaboratively create an initial care plan with clear first steps.

After Your Assessment

You’ll leave the visit knowing exactly what comes next. Your provider will schedule a follow-up to check in on how you're feeling and fine-tune your plan. Remember, your Care Team is available via the patient portal if questions come up—our goal is to ensure you feel supported between appointments.

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Insurance and Pricing

Is this covered by insurance?

Yes! Tia will bill your insurance. Just like at any doctor’s office, you may be responsible for a co-pay or coinsurance, depending on your health plan.

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Insurance and Pricing

Is this covered by insurance?

Yes! Tia will bill your insurance. Just like at any doctor’s office, you may be responsible for a co-pay or coinsurance, depending on your health plan.

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Where to get a Mood Assessment appointment

Virtual & in-person care

Los Angeles

Culver City, Pasadena, Playa Vista, Silver Lake, Studio City, and West Hollywood.

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Mood Assessment FAQs

How is this different from a therapy session?

This medical assessment explores mood from a whole-body perspective to create a holistic care plan. This plan may include a referral to a therapist alongside other tools like medication or acupuncture that address the physiological factors that can influence your mental health.

What mental health services does Tia offer?

We offer a range of services to support you. This includes mental health assessments, in-house psychiatry, acupuncture for nervous system regulation, and community support groups. While we don't offer in-house therapy, we can refer you to a trusted partner.

Who will I see for this appointment?

You'll see one of our primary care providers (MD, NP, or CNM) who has received additional specialty training in mental health. They are uniquely equipped to connect the dots between your mental and physical well-being.

What if I already have a therapist?

That’s great! This assessment can be a powerful complement to the work you’re already doing in therapy. Our providers can collaborate on your care, adding medical and integrative support like medication management from our psychiatry team or acupuncture to your existing mental health toolkit.

Is this a one-time appointment?

No, this assessment is the start of an ongoing journey. Your provider will work with you to schedule follow-up visits to assess how your care plan is working, see if you're feeling better, and make adjustments as your needs evolve. Continuous support is a core part of our care model.

Do I have to take medications for my symptoms?

Absolutely not. Your care plan is built with you, for you. While we offer medication evaluation and management, we also have a wide range of non-medication options like acupuncture, supplements, referrals, and lifestyle support to create a plan that feels right for you.

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