Our Services
Online Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
We begin with a comprehensive, one-on-one video consultation. Dr. Dedmon will take the time to understand your history, symptoms, and goals to ensure an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan that fits your life.
Testing & Screenings
We offer brief assessments and validated rating scales to inform diagnosis and guide treatment, including Depression and Anxiety Screeners, ADHD evaluations, and other targeted assessments.
Medication Management
Finding the right medication is a collaborative process. Dr. Dedmon provides clear guidance, monitors side effects, and adjusts treatment as needed. Weekend follow-ups offer continuity without interfering with work or school schedules.
Psychotherapy & Lifestyle Counseling
In addition to medical treatment, Dr. Dedmon offers psychotherapy grounded in evidence-based approaches. Sessions provide a supportive space to explore challenges, develop coping strategies, and work toward emotional growth.
Saturday Telepsychiatry
Our services are entirely online and designed for convenience. Appointments are available every Saturday, so you can receive expert care without missing work, commuting, or rearranging your weekday schedule.
Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
The first step toward better mental health is understanding what’s really happening beneath the surface. At Riverstone Psychiatry, we provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess your symptoms, medical history, and life experiences—helping us create a precise and effective treatment plan tailored just for you.
What to Expect
Your initial evaluation is conducted via secure telehealth, allowing you to meet with Dr. Dedmon from the comfort of your home.
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Detailed Clinical Interview:
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We review your symptoms, personal and family mental health history, past treatments, medications, and lifestyle factors that may influence your well-being.
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This is an open, judgment-free conversation where you can share what’s most important to you.
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Symptom & Risk Assessment:
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Dr. Dedmon carefully evaluates mood, anxiety, attention, sleep patterns, thought processes, and other relevant areas of mental health.
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If urgent concerns such as severe depression or suicidal thoughts are identified, immediate support and resources are provided.
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Additional Testing When Needed:
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In some cases, Dr. Dedmon may recommend additional psychological testing or screenings to clarify complex symptoms, evaluate memory or attention concerns, or rule out overlapping conditions.
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These assessments are completed online, adding valuable objective data to guide diagnosis and treatment.
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Diagnostic Formulation:
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Using all available information—including interviews, observations, and test results—Dr. Dedmon develops a clear diagnosis or working hypothesis.
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This helps ensure you receive the right combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle recommendations moving forward.
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Objective
The goal of a psychiatric evaluation is not just to label symptoms, but to gain a complete, 360-degree understanding of your mental health. Dr. Dedmon’s approach is thorough, thoughtful, and designed to set you up for success from day one.
A comprehensive evaluation helps to:
Pinpoint the root causes of emotional, cognitive, or behavioral challenges, reducing guesswork in your treatment.
Differentiate between conditions with overlapping symptoms (e.g., ADHD vs. anxiety, depression vs. bipolar disorder) for more precise care.
Identify contributing factors, such as sleep, medical conditions, substance use, or lifestyle habits, that may impact your mental health.
Establish a data-driven treatment plan that integrates medication, therapy, and lifestyle recommendations tailored specifically to your needs.
Prevent ineffective treatments or misdiagnosis, ensuring you receive timely and targeted support that leads to lasting improvement.
Conditions Commonly Diagnosed:
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- ADHD (Inattentive, Hyperactive, or Combined Type)
- Bipolar I & II Disorders
- PTSD
- Panic Disorder & Social Anxiety
- OCD
- Adjustment Disorders & Insomnia
By combining in-depth conversation, professional expertise, and—when needed—objective psychological testing, Dr. Dedmon ensures your diagnosis is accurate and your treatment plan is built on a strong foundation, maximizing your chance for real, sustainable progress.
Testing & Screening
Understanding your mental health starts with an accurate diagnosis. At Riverstone Psychiatry, we offer remote psychological testing and screening to provide clear, data-driven insights into your cognitive functioning, memory, personality, and clinical symptoms—all from the comfort of your home.
What to Expect
Our testing process is fully online and designed to complement your evaluation and medication management plan.
Personalized Assessment Plan:
After your initial evaluation, Dr. Dedmon identifies the specific tests needed to better understand your mental health concerns.
These may include tools for attention, memory, executive functioning, mood disorders, personality traits, or other clinical syndromes.
Secure Online Testing:
You’ll receive a link to complete assessments from your computer, using secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms.
Tests are structured, clinically validated, and can typically be completed in 30–90 minutes.
Professional Interpretation:
Results are reviewed and analyzed by Dr. Dedmon, integrating them with your clinical history and symptoms.
Findings help guide accurate diagnosis, medication decisions, and tailored therapy or lifestyle recommendations.
Follow-Up & Treatment Planning:
Results are discussed with you in a clear, understandable way.
Testing helps determine next steps, including whether medication adjustments, therapy, or additional interventions may be beneficial.
Objective
The goal is to go beyond guesswork and provide objective, scientific data about your mental health. This process:
Identifies the root causes of symptoms such as memory issues, concentration problems, mood swings, or emotional distress
Helps distinguish between overlapping conditions (e.g., ADHD vs. anxiety vs. depression)
Supports evidence-based, personalized treatment planning
Enhances the effectiveness of medication and therapy by targeting the right problems
Accurate diagnosis leads to better care. With online psychological testing and screening at Riverstone Psychiatry, you gain clarity and confidence in your treatment plan, ensuring every step is backed by objective information—not trial and error.
Medication Management
Medication can be a life-changing part of mental health treatment when used safely and appropriately. At Riverstone Psychiatry, we believe in a thoughtful, individualized approach—medication is never the first or only solution, but when indicated, it is prescribed with precision, education, and close follow-up.
What to Expect
Your medication management journey is a collaborative process designed to ensure you feel informed, supported, and in control of your treatment plan.
1. Initial Evaluation:
- Dr. Dedmon reviews your symptoms, medical history, past medication trials, and personal preferences before making any recommendations.
- We discuss the potential benefits, possible side effects, and expected timelines for improvement.
2. Shared Decision-Making:
- You are part of every step of the decision process—we’ll never pressure you to start a medication you’re not comfortable with.
- Non-medication options are also discussed to ensure a comprehensive plan.
3. Prescription & Follow-Up:
- If medication is appropriate, an initial prescription is sent to your preferred pharmacy.
- Follow-up appointments are typically scheduled every 2–6 weeks in the beginning, then spaced out as you stabilize.
- Adjustments are made based on your progress, side effect profile, and treatment goals.
4. Monitoring & Safety:
- We monitor effectiveness and potential side effects closely.
- Lab work may be ordered periodically to ensure safe and optimal dosing, particularly for medications affecting thyroid, liver, or metabolic function.
Objective
The goal of medication management is symptom relief, improved daily functioning, and long-term stability—not just a prescription. Properly managed medication can:
- Reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related conditions
- Improve focus, sleep, and energy levels
- Support psychotherapy and other non-medication interventions
- Help you regain balance in your relationships, work, and overall quality of life
At Riverstone Psychiatry, we aim to:
- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration
- Avoid unnecessary polypharmacy (multiple medications) whenever possible
- Empower you with knowledge about your treatment
- Build a trusted, ongoing relationship to support your mental health journey
Medication is just one tool in your treatment plan, and when managed carefully, it can help you reclaim your life and reach your goals. With dedicated follow-up and open communication, we ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
Psychotherapy & Lifestyle Counseling
Mental health is more than just treating symptoms—it’s about healing the mind, supporting the body, and building long-term resilience. At Riverstone Psychiatry, psychotherapy and lifestyle counseling are offered in combination with medication management, creating a balanced, whole-person approach to care.
What to Expect
Your treatment plan will integrate therapy, lifestyle strategies, and medication oversight to address both immediate symptoms and underlying causes.
Comprehensive Care Plan:
Dr. Dedmon evaluates your mental health history, daily habits, and life stressors alongside medication needs to create a personalized, integrated treatment path.
Medication Management & Therapy Sessions:
Conducted via secure telehealth, sessions provide a supportive space to process emotions, develop coping skills, and learn practical tools for stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, interpersonal, and mindfulness techniques are used to guide progress.
Lifestyle Support:
Counseling focuses on improving sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and daily routines that directly influence mental health and medication effectiveness.
Small, realistic changes can significantly enhance mood, energy, and focus.
Ongoing Collaboration:
Therapy and lifestyle interventions work alongside your medication plan, allowing for more precise adjustments and better long-term stability.
Objective
The goal of integrating psychotherapy, lifestyle counseling, and medication management is to treat the whole person, not just symptoms. This combined approach aims to:
Provide faster, more sustained relief from mental health conditions
Improve emotional resilience and coping skills
Reduce the need for higher medication doses over time
Promote long-lasting wellness and life satisfaction
With this holistic model, you gain more than a prescription—you receive personalized guidance for your mind, body, and daily life, ensuring your mental health journey is supported on every level.
Saturday Telepsychiatry
Your mental health shouldn’t have to wait until Monday. At Riverstone Psychiatry, we offer Saturday online appointments to make high-quality psychiatric care more accessible to busy adults across South Carolina.
What to Expect
Saturday telepsychiatry provides the same level of thorough, personalized care as weekday visits—all from the comfort of your home.
Comprehensive Services:
Access evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle counseling via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.
Get timely support without having to rearrange your workweek or travel long distances.
Convenient Scheduling:
Appointments are available on Saturdays, helping you prioritize mental health without disrupting weekday obligations.
Flexible time slots are designed to fit your lifestyle.
Statewide Access:
As a fully online practice, we serve adults located anywhere in South Carolina, providing expert psychiatric care regardless of where you live.
Continuity of Care:
Follow-ups, prescription management, and therapy sessions are all handled virtually, ensuring consistency and easy access to your provider over time.
You’ll always be part of the decision-making process, and you’ll never be rushed.
Objective
The goal of weekend availability is to break down barriers to mental health care, making it easier for patients to get help when they need it most. This approach:
Provides timely access to professional psychiatric services
Helps reduce delays in starting or continuing treatment
Supports people with busy work or family schedules who can’t attend weekday appointments
Ensures continuity and convenience in long-term mental health care
You shouldn’t have to choose between your responsibilities and your well-being. With Saturday telepsychiatry, Riverstone Psychiatry makes expert mental health support available on your schedule—so you can start feeling better without unnecessary delays.