Your First In-Person Visit

What to know before your first appointment

1

Before Your Appointment

Complete Your Paperwork

You'll receive a link to intake paperwork through the patient portal. Complete this before your appointment or we may need to reschedule.

What to Bring

  • List of current medications with dosages
  • Any relevant medical records or lab results

Arrive Early

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow time for parking and finding the office.

2

Getting Here

Address

22525 SE 64th Pl, Suite 130
Issaquah, WA 98027

Entrance to Kate Swartz PMHNP office building

Main entrance to the building

Parking

Free parking is available all around the building.

3

When You Arrive

Enter through the main doors and wait in the lobby on the first floor. I'll come get you when it's time.

Waiting area in the main lobby

Wait here in the main lobby

4

During Your Appointment

Initial Evaluation (60 minutes)

We'll discuss:

  • What brings you in and your current concerns
  • Medical history and current medications
  • Previous treatment experiences
  • Your goals for treatment
Private consultation room

Private consultation room

Treatment Planning

We'll discuss next steps at the end. Sometimes medication is appropriate at the first visit; other times I may recommend gathering more information first.

Follow-Up Appointments

Initially we'll meet every 1-4 weeks, then every 1-3 months once you're stable. Controlled medications may require occasional in-person visits.

Children & Adolescents

Parent or guardian involvement is part of the evaluation. Follow-up visits may need extra time to gather information from parents, teachers, or other caregivers.

5

After Your Appointment

Billing

You'll receive an invoice for any amount owed (co-pay, deductible, or coinsurance if using insurance).

Prescriptions

If medication is prescribed, I'll send it to your pharmacy electronically, usually right after the appointment.

Questions

Use the patient portal for brief logistical questions. Clinical concerns will require an additional appointment.