Evidence-Based Psychiatric Care in Durham
We provide psychiatric medication management, evaluations, GeneSight testing, and ESA letters for adults in Durham and the surrounding Research Triangle region. Our approach is rooted in current clinical evidence -- the same standard of rigor that defines this community.
Who We Help in Durham
Durham is a city of researchers, clinicians, engineers, and educators. Duke University and Duke Health employ over 40,000 people locally -- from surgeons and lab technicians to administrative staff and facilities workers. The Research Triangle Park brings in thousands more at companies like IBM, Cisco, and Fidelity Investments. Biotech and pharmaceutical firms like IQVIA and Fortrea employ clinical researchers working under constant deadline pressure.
But Durham is not only the Triangle's academic hub. Durham Public Schools employs thousands of teachers and support staff. NC Central University serves a diverse student body and employs faculty across dozens of departments. Small business owners along Ninth Street and in the American Tobacco District manage the daily stress of running a company in a competitive market. Startup founders in the Durham Innovation District deal with the unique pressures of building something from nothing. We serve professionals across all of these sectors.
Our Approach to Medication Management
Your initial evaluation is thorough and structured. We review your psychiatric history, current symptoms, prior medication trials, and relevant medical factors. From that assessment, we develop an evidence-based medication plan tailored to your specific clinical picture. We monitor outcomes systematically and adjust as needed.
For patients with treatment-resistant symptoms or a history of adverse medication responses, we offer GeneSight pharmacogenomic testing. This cheek swab provides data on how your genetic profile affects medication metabolism, enabling more precise prescribing decisions.
We also provide Emotional Support Animal evaluations for patients whose anxiety or depression meets clinical criteria for ESA documentation.
For Durham Students
Durham is home to Duke University, NC Central University, and Durham Technical Community College. Graduate students managing dissertation stress, medical residents working 80-hour weeks, and undergraduates facing academic and financial pressure all benefit from proper psychiatric care. ADHD, anxiety, and depression are common in high-performing academic environments. We provide medication management that helps you perform at your best without compromising your health.
For Research Triangle Professionals
The Triangle attracts ambitious, high-performing people. That same drive often masks burnout, anxiety, and mood disorders until they become disruptive. Whether you work at Duke Health, IBM, Cisco, Fidelity, or one of the hundreds of biotech startups in RTP, we provide efficient, evidence-based psychiatric care built for professionals who value their time. We help with focus, sleep, anxiety, and mood -- so you can sustain the performance your career demands.
Insurance and Payment
We accept Blue Cross NC, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and MedCost. We accept NC Medicaid plans including Healthy Blue, WellCare, and AmeriHealth Caritas. Cash pay options are available for uninsured patients.
Getting Started
Submit our contact form and our team will reach out to schedule your initial evaluation. The first appointment is approximately 45-60 minutes and includes a comprehensive assessment and medication plan. Follow-up appointments are focused and efficient, typically 15-20 minutes. Most patients experience meaningful improvement within the first few weeks of optimized treatment.