A 35-year-old Deaf woman who uses American Sign Language (ASL) as her primary language is referred to the PMHNP for evaluation of depressive symptoms. She arrives at the appointment and the clinic has arranged for a Spanish-language interpreter instead of an ASL interpreter due to an administrative error. The front desk staff suggest that the clinician proceed with the appointment by communicating through written English notes. The patient appears visibly frustrated and distressed. The PMHNP considers the appropriate approach to this clinical situation. Which of the following most accurately reflects evidence-based practice for psychiatric assessment of Deaf patients?