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Core Services

Psychiatry in Portland, Maine

Evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management from providers who take time — with every other level of care one hallway away if you need it.

Bishop Health provides outpatient psychiatry in South Portland: diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and ongoing follow-up for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related conditions. Appointments are available in person or by video, most insurance and MaineCare are accepted, and new patients are typically seen within one to two weeks.

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What's Included

Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation (60–90 min)
Medication management with unhurried follow-ups
Second opinions on existing diagnoses and regimens
Coordination with your therapist — here or elsewhere
Direct pathway to TMS and Spravato when medication isn't enough

Your First Appointment

1History and goals — what you've tried, what helped, what didn't
2Diagnosis discussed openly, with reasoning
3A plan you agree to — medication, therapy, both, or an interventional consult
4Follow-up booked before you leave (typically 2–4 weeks while adjusting)

Session Logistics

Evaluations: 60–90 minutes · Follow-ups: 20–30 minutes

Cadence: every 2–4 weeks while adjusting medication, stretching to quarterly once stable

Telehealth: every psychiatry visit can be video, anywhere in Maine — same providers, same record

Psychiatry Questions, Answered

What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist?

Psychiatric providers diagnose and prescribe; therapists work through patterns, skills, and processing in talk sessions. Many patients need both — here they share one record and actually talk to each other.

I've been on five medications. Why would this be different?

Because your history changes the strategy. A real medication review looks at doses, durations, combinations, and genetics-informed options — and because we offer TMS and Spravato, "another pill" isn't the only tool if medication truly isn't the answer.

Can you take over prescriptions from my current provider?

Yes — bring your records or sign a release and we'll request them. Transfers of care are routine, including controlled-substance prescriptions with appropriate documentation.

Do you prescribe stimulants for ADHD?

When an evaluation supports the diagnosis, yes — including stimulant and non-stimulant options, with the monitoring Maine requires. Expect a thorough first assessment rather than a same-day script.

How often will I actually be seen?

Every 2–4 weeks while starting or adjusting medication, stretching toward quarterly once you're stable. You're never left on autopilot — dose changes always come with a scheduled check-in.

Is telehealth psychiatry as good as in person?

For most medication management, yes — the evidence and our experience agree. We'll ask you to come in when a physical assessment matters, and you can mix formats freely.