We offer Telehealth to patients in NC. We also serve limited patients locally at our office located at: 959 Merrimon Ave, Suite 8, Asheville, NC 28804.

Costs are listed on the Services page. 

Yes, see my Services page for a list of plans I accept. I can also provide you with a superbill for appointments that may be reimbursable through your insurance.

Yes, see my Services page, however space will be limited and for BCBS or Medicaid patients only. Please inquire if this pertains to you. 

Yes. Through our partner, Care Credit, patients can finance their treatment at 0% interest. Click to Apply for CareCredit.

Functional mental health is a whole-body approach to treating mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, attentional difficulties, distractibility, irritability, disordered eating, etc. This approach identifies the root causes of mental health challenges in order to treat and restore balance, and therefore health, to the brain and body.
The root causes of disturbance to an individual’s mood/emotional regulation, behavior, and cognition are unique to each patient. They may be genetic, biochemical, nutritional/dietary, hormonal, metabolic, lifestyle-related, or environmental. A functional medicine approach targets these root causes along with the underlying chemistry affecting the brain to promote healing and recovery. Functional mental health can also involve the use of precision medicine testing and treatment of deficiencies, imbalances, inflammation, infections and toxins. In this way we can help patients achieve healing beyond what traditional treatment can provide.

In contrast, conventional psychiatry relies heavily and primarily upon pharmaceuticals to reduce or mask the symptoms of mental illness. It assumes nearly every illness is due to a neurotransmitter imbalance that medication alone will resolve and alleviate the symptoms. However, there are far more factors that influence mental health than just neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin. And medication alone will not resolve the root cause or underlying triggers. Functional psychiatry treats the underlying imbalances that are causing the symptoms in the first place. By resolving these imbalances, patients have a greater change at lasting recovery and overall wellness.

Functional mental health, in addition to using precision medicine testing and techniques, is also open to the use of the integrative elements of holistic/integrative medicine. These could include recommendations and referrals for massage, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and even reiki, metaphysical work, or other modalities, when appropriate and if patient is open to it.
Functional mental health provides an enhanced way to treat mental health conditions and care for the whole-person and not just the obvious and glaring symptoms.

Of note, psychotherapy will likely be recommended and may include psychodynamic therapy or specific referrals for CBT/DBT, trauma-informed psychotherapy, KAP, internal family systems work, EMDR, brain-spotting, somatic experiencing work etc.

Yes, we can take a more conventional approach if that is what you, as the patient, desires. Further, this practice does not eschew conventional psychiatry completely as there are many good and necessary treatments to be found in the conventional approach.

Yes, you can transition your care to this. practice. We will work with you to ensure a smooth and supportive handoff, respecting the treatment you’ve received so far while creating a plan tailored to your needs. Regular follow-up appointments are recommended, typically every 2 to 3 months, to monitor progress and make adjustments as needed. These check-ins provide an opportunity to collaborate on your care and address any ongoing or emerging concerns. If you’re currently taking psychiatric medications, we will carefully review your regimen and help manage any transitions or adjustments thoughtfully.

Yes. We work collaboratively with other providers to ensure comprehensive care for my patients.

We treat a diverse patient population with a wide range of mental health diagnoses including major depression, anxiety disorders, insomnia, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, personality disorders, substance use disorders, autism, ADHD and more. See our Services page for more information.

Treatment plans are personalized based on individual needs. Generally, monthly visits are recommended for the first six months and every other month for the following six months. After one year, visits may be scheduled every three months for conventional psychiatric medication management. For holistic evaluations and follow-ups, frequency varies depending on lab results and the specifics of your treatment plan.

Yes, we provide Telehealth services to individuals throughout the state of North Carolina.

If you require immediate assistance, please refer to the crisis resources listed on the Resources page. You may also email or text, following the guidelines outlined in the policies and procedures document.

See our Contact Page for hours and to book appointments.

Yes, we accept insurance for services covered by insurance, which includes psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy. For a full list of accepted insurance plans see Insurance Providers and Pricing on our Services page.
We also provide holistic mental health evaluations and follow-ups on a cash-pay only basis.

For detailed pricing information, please visit the Pricing section on the Services page.

No, lab tests and supplements are billed separately.

Yes, HSA and FSA payments are accepted for qualifying services (for cash-pay patients or for copays and co-insurance.

Please refer to the policies and procedures document for detailed information on cancellations and rescheduling.

Yes, absolutely. The type of support varies on a case-by-case basis, depending on individual needs.

Yes, absolutely. On a regular basis. And in particular as part of a holistic approach, we offer guidance on lifestyle factors, including nutrition, movement which are both critical to mental health.

We work with patients to develop an individualized tapering protocol and, depending on the situation I may collaborate with other healthcare providers to do this.