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What we treat

Psychiatric second opinions

A psychiatric second opinion is a fresh set of eyes: someone who reads your whole history and says plainly whether your current plan still makes sense.

It is a full evaluation built around your specific question, and you do not have to change who treats you.

When people ask for a second opinion

  • Several medicines in, with no clear reason why each was chosen.
  • A diagnosis that never quite fit.
  • Progress that stalled well short of where you wanted to be.
  • Side effects that have become the main problem.
  • A big recommendation, like TMS, a new diagnosis, or a major medicine switch, that you want checked first.

What the visit does

We rebuild your history: every medicine tried, the dose, how long, and what happened. This is the most common gap. A medicine taken at half the usual dose for three weeks has not really been tried.

Then we look at whether the diagnosis still fits and what your options are now. You get answers you can take back to your current prescriber, or you can transfer care here. It is your call.

What to bring

  • A list of every psychiatric medicine you have taken, with doses and rough dates.
  • Records from current and past prescribers, if you can get them.
  • Recent labs.
  • The specific question you want answered.

No records? Come anyway. We can request them with your written permission.

Common questions

Do I have to tell my current provider?

No. A second opinion is your right, and you do not have to tell anyone. If you want, we will send your provider a summary.

Is a second opinion covered by insurance?

It is billed as a psychiatric evaluation, which insurance generally covers. Some plans limit how often it can be billed, and we check that when verifying your benefits.

More answers on the full FAQ page.

At a glance

Ages
Ages 6+
Visits
In person in Jacksonville, or by secure video across North Carolina
Insurance
TRICARE and most major plans accepted
New patients
New patients seen within days
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