***Exciting News!***
Our waitlist is now open and our providers are accepting new patients.
Thank you for your interest in Amenda Clinic. We know reaching out for mental health support can feel vulnerable.
Our goal is to make this process clear, supportive, and collaborative from the very beginning.
Here’s what you can expect as you get started.
Scroll to read each step in order, or use the links below to jump to a specific section.
Submit an Inquiry Form
Intake Call & Scheduling
First Appointment
Follow-Up Appointment
Ongoing Care
Diagnostics & Assessments
What You Can Expect from Us
Step 1: Submit an Inquiry Form
The first step to working with our clinic is to submit an inquiry form. This will take 5 minutes to complete and will let us know if you are looking for primary care and functional mental health or just functional mental health. Our new patient coordinator will review your form and contact you.
Step 2: Intake Call & Scheduling
During this call, our coordinator will:
Review your health history
Learn what kind of support you’ve received in the past
Learn more what you’re hoping for now
Make sure we’re the right fit
This is also when we match you with the provider who best aligns with your needs.
To prepare, it’s helpful to have:
Contact info for your primary care provider
Your prescriber (if different)
Your therapist or counselor
Recent lab work (within the past year)
At the end of this call, we’ll schedule your first appointment.
You’ll receive access to your secure Charm portal and complete your new patient paperwork within one week of scheduling.
Step 3: Your First Appointment (60 Minutes)
Your first visit is 60 minutes and can be in person or virtual.
We take a comprehensive look at your:
Mental health
Emotional health
Physical health
Medical and social history
Personal goals
We care about questions like:
What’s bringing you here?
What feels off?
What would feeling better look like for you?
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we explore the bigger picture and potential root causes.
At the end of this visit, your provider may recommend lab work, genetic testing, or additional assessments
to help guide your treatment plan.
Step 4: First Follow-Up (45 Minutes)
Your first follow-up visit is typically scheduled 3–4 weeks after your initial appointment.
During this 45-minute session, we:
Review lab results
Discuss findings
Explore treatment options
Begin building your personalized plan
Treatment options may include:
Conventional psychiatric care
Medication management
Naturopathic therapies
Functional medicine approaches
Lifestyle and nutrition support
Counseling referrals
This is collaborative. You’ll never be handed a rigid plan, and we’ll talk through what feels realistic based
on your time, energy, and budget.
Ongoing Care & Adjustments
In the beginning, follow-ups are usually every 3–4 weeks so we can:
Monitor how you’re responding
Make thoughtful adjustments
Support steady progress
As you move into maintenance, visits may become less frequent based on your needs and what you
decide with your provider.
Healing is not linear, and it’s not one-size-fits-all. We adjust the pace and approach based on your individual needs.
Diagnostics & Assessments
We consider ourselves diagnosis-neutral.
People are complex, and no one fits neatly into a label. That said, diagnoses can sometimes be helpful for:
Insurance reimbursement
Understanding your experience
Connecting to evidence-based resources
If you’re seeking diagnostic clarity, we offer thoughtful, collaborative assessments.
What You Can Expect From Us
Clear communication
Collaborative decision-making
Integrative care options
Respect for your lived experience
A pace that honors your capacity
We’re here to build care that fits your life, not the other way around.