Depression Care in Worthington, Ohio
Personalized Psychiatric Care for Depression
Depression can affect more than your mood. It may influence your energy, sleep, concentration, motivation, relationships, and ability to enjoy everyday life. When these changes persist, even familiar routines can begin to feel difficult.
At Seeking Serenity, we provide personalized psychiatric care through convenient telehealth appointments for patients in Ohio. Care is led by Awa Ndiaye, PMHNP, FNP, a dual-board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of healthcare experience.
Your concerns, health history, and treatment goals deserve individual attention. Our approach begins with understanding what you are experiencing and considering appropriate next steps together.
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When Depression Starts Affecting Everyday Life
Depression does not look the same for everyone. Some people notice persistent sadness or hopelessness, while others experience low energy, loss of interest, irritability, or difficulty concentrating.
You may benefit from a professional evaluation if you are experiencing changes such as:
- Persistent sadness, emptiness, or feelings of hopelessness.
- Less interest or enjoyment in activities you once valued.
- Ongoing fatigue or reduced motivation.
- Changes in sleep or appetite.
- Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or completing everyday tasks.
- Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or being overwhelmed.
- Mood changes that interfere with work, relationships, or daily responsibilities.
These symptoms do not automatically mean that you have depression. A qualified healthcare professional can assess your symptoms, consider possible contributing factors, and help determine what care may be appropriate.
You do not have to wait until everyday life becomes unmanageable to ask for help.
Personalized Depression Treatment and Psychiatric Care
Depression care should reflect the person receiving it, not just a list of symptoms.
At Seeking Serenity, the process begins with understanding your current concerns, relevant medical and mental health history, previous treatment experiences, and personal goals. These details help guide an individualized approach to care.
Psychiatric Medication Management When Appropriate
Medication may be one option for managing depression, depending on your clinical assessment, symptoms, medical history, and treatment preferences.
When medication is appropriate, psychiatric medication management involves considering suitable treatment options, reviewing potential benefits and risks, and discussing possible side effects. The choice of medication, if any, should be made through an informed discussion with your healthcare provider.
There is no single medication plan that is right for everyone. Your response to treatment and your individual circumstances matter.
Reviewing Your Treatment Progress
Beginning treatment is only one part of the process. Follow-up care provides an opportunity to discuss how you are feeling, whether your symptoms are changing, and whether you have concerns about your treatment.
Depending on your needs, follow-up discussions may include:
- Changes in mood, sleep, energy, or concentration.
- Your experience with any prescribed medication.
- Possible side effects or other concerns.
- Questions about your treatment plan.
- Whether adjustments or additional support should be considered.
If you have tried depression medication before, sharing what you took, how it affected you, and what concerns you experienced can help inform the next clinical discussion.
Do not stop or change a prescribed medication without guidance from your healthcare provider.
What to Expect at Your Depression Evaluation
Starting psychiatric care can feel unfamiliar, particularly if you have not discussed your mental health with a provider before. Understanding the process can make the first step easier.
Schedule an Appointment
Use the secure appointment portal to review available appointments and choose a suitable time. You can also contact Seeking Serenity by phone if you have questions about getting started.
Discuss Your Symptoms and Health History
Your evaluation provides an opportunity to explain what you have been experiencing, how long it has been happening, and how it affects your daily life.
Relevant medical history, current medications, previous treatment, and your personal concerns can help inform the assessment.
Discuss Appropriate Treatment Options
After evaluating your concerns, your provider can discuss the next steps that may be appropriate for your situation. Depending on the assessment, this may include psychiatric medication management when clinically indicated.
Your questions and preferences are important parts of the conversation.
Continue With Follow-Up Care
Follow-up appointments provide opportunities to review progress, discuss concerns, and determine whether your treatment plan needs adjustment.
The aim is to make care responsive to your individual needs rather than assuming that the same approach works for everyone.
Meet Awa Ndiaye, PMHNP, FNP
Seeking Serenity is led by Awa Ndiaye, a dual-board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of healthcare experience across hospital, primary care, and psychiatric settings.
Her background in both family health and psychiatric mental health supports a whole-person approach to care. Mental health symptoms can exist alongside physical health concerns, changes in daily routines, and other life circumstances. Understanding this wider context can help inform the clinical conversation.
Awa’s approach emphasizes listening, individualized assessment, and collaborative treatment planning. Patients are encouraged to share their concerns, ask questions, and participate in discussions about their care.
The goal is to provide a respectful environment in which you can discuss your mental health concerns and explore appropriate next steps.
Online Depression Care Across Ohio
Seeking Serenity offers psychiatric telehealth appointments for patients in Ohio, including those seeking care in Worthington.
Online appointments can allow you to speak with your provider from a private, comfortable location without traveling to an office for each visit.
Before scheduling, confirm that your location, care needs, and appointment requirements are suitable for telehealth.
For a more useful appointment, consider preparing:
- A short description of the symptoms you have noticed.
- Questions you would like to discuss.
- A list of current medications and supplements.
- Information about previous mental health treatment, if applicable.
- Any concerns about medication effects or treatment options.
Choose a private location with a reliable internet connection so you can participate comfortably in your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Depression Care
Consider seeking an evaluation if persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, sleep changes, difficulty concentrating, or other concerns are affecting your daily life. A healthcare professional can help assess your symptoms and discuss appropriate next steps.
If symptoms are severe, worsening, or accompanied by thoughts of suicide, seek immediate support rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
No. Treatment depends on your individual symptoms, clinical assessment, preferences, and medical circumstances. Medication may be appropriate for some people, while psychotherapy or a combination of treatments may be appropriate for others. Your provider can discuss the options relevant to your situation.
Seeking Serenity offers psychiatric telehealth appointments for patients in Ohio. Contact the practice or use the appointment portal to confirm eligibility and appointment availability.
A provider may discuss your symptoms, when they began, how they affect your daily life, your medical history, and any previous treatments. The evaluation helps inform the next steps and whether further assessment or treatment is appropriate.
Tell your provider about previous medications, how long you took them, how you responded, and any side effects or concerns you experienced. This information can help inform the clinical assessment and discussion of treatment options.
The timeframe varies by medication and individual. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, antidepressants commonly take around four to eight weeks to work, although some symptoms may change earlier. Your provider can discuss what to expect from a specific treatment and when to review your response.
Do not change or stop medication without consulting your healthcare provider.
Some medical conditions and medications can cause symptoms that resemble depression. A clinical assessment can help determine whether further medical evaluation may be appropriate.
You can book through the secure online appointment portal or call (614) 636-4110 to ask about getting started.
Take the Next Step Toward Depression Care
You deserve the opportunity to discuss your concerns and understand your options.
Seeking Serenity offers personalized psychiatric care through telehealth for patients in Ohio, with an approach centered on your symptoms, health history, and treatment goals.
If depression symptoms are affecting your everyday life, consider reaching out to discuss whether an evaluation may be appropriate for you.
Contact Information
- (614) 636-4110
- seekingserenity10@gmail.com
- 740 Lakeview plaza blvd worthington Ohio 43230
Awa Ndiaye, PMHNP, FNP
With over 15 years of experience across hospitals, primary care, and psychiatric clinics, I bring a deep, multi-faceted understanding of health to every session. As a dual-board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I look at the “whole person”—not just a set of symptoms.