Introductory Consultation
The Introductory Video Call is free of charge. This is a 10 minute introductory meeting with Dr. Cho where we will assess that my services are appropriate for your needs and answer your questions prior to the initial assessment.

Initial Assessment
The initial assessment is an extended comprehensive evaluation, focused on obtaining an accurate psychiatric diagnosis, identifying symptoms for treatment. I will review your entire medication and psychiatric history as well as your life history. This also includes discussion with your primary doctor, coordination of care and review of other evaluation. After your evaluation, the last part of the assessment will be a visit to discuss my recommendation, and to devise a thorough treatment plan. I may or may not recommend medication as part of the initial treatment plan.

Medication Management
You will receive an individualized treatment program customized for your medical needs and tailored to you as an individual. My treatment philosophy involves using the least amount of psychotropic medication necessary for treatment. Before psychotropic medications are initiated, target symptoms, outcomes, medication side effects, risks/benefits and alternatives are discussed at length with each patient. To ensure the most efficient and safest course of treatment, the frequency of appointments is adjusted on an individual basis. If you require longer follow-up appointment times, these can be arranged on an individualized basis.

Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a crucial part of mental health treatment, as important if not more so important than medication management. My background as a child and adolescent psychiatrist places big focus in identity development. The strength of my practice is that we focus not only on mental disorders, but different life stressors in the context of cultural changes, family dynamics and generational gap that is more prominent in immigrant families due to language, generation and cultural differences between the parents and the children.

Child & Adolescent Specific Care

I take a family-centered approach to working with children and adolescents. At each visit, we will meet with the parent and child separately as well as together. By having longer appointment times, there is ample time to hear concerns from parents as well as the child or teenager. I consider developmental stages and work with the family to create a specific treatment plan that works for the whole family. I believe in a collaborative approach where I work closely with parents, school, and those involved in your child’s life to make sure that the child or adolescent is fully supported and to improve their functioning as quickly as possible. Parents must be actively involved in treatment and often meet separately with me to discuss emerging concerns.