Understanding Telepsychiatry

Telepsychiatry allows you to meet with a licensed psychiatric provider through secure video conferencing. Patients across North Carolina can receive ADHD evaluations, anxiety treatment, depression care, PTSD management, and medication follow-ups without traveling to an office.

Benefits of Telepsychiatry

• No travel time or transportation barriers
• Access to specialists statewide
• Flexible scheduling
• Lower no-show rates
• High patient satisfaction

Benefits of In-Person Psychiatry

• Face-to-face interaction
• Hands-on physical assessments
• Structured clinical environment
• Immediate crisis response capability

When Telepsychiatry May Be Best

• Ongoing medication management
• ADHD evaluations
• Anxiety or depression follow-ups
• Rural or underserved areas

When In-Person Care May Be Better

• Severe psychiatric crises
• Complex medical conditions requiring physical examination
• Need for specialized in-office procedures

Virtual-First: The Future of Mental Health Care

Many patients benefit from ongoing virtual care that fits into their daily routine. Telepsychiatry eliminates commute time, reduces wait times, and provides consistent access to psychiatric care from anywhere in North Carolina.