Conditions We Treat

At Advocate Psych, we provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, medication management, patient education, and individualized treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults. Treatment recommendations are tailored to your unique symptoms, medical history, goals, and preferences. Our goal is to help you better understand your mental health and develop a treatment plan that supports meaningful and lasting improvement.

Anxiety & Stress-Related Conditions

Excessive worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks, irritability, difficulty concentrating, avoidance of certain situations, and sleep disturbances can significantly affect daily life. Treatment begins with understanding the factors contributing to symptoms and developing an individualized plan to help improve functioning and quality of life.

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Social Anxiety Disorder

• Panic Disorder

• Agoraphobia

• Specific Phobia

• Adjustment Disorders

• Grief, Loss, and Prolonged Grief Disorder

Mood Disorders

Changes in mood may affect energy, motivation, concentration, sleep, appetite, relationships, and overall well-being. Treatment recommendations are tailored to each individual's symptoms, goals, and personal circumstances.

• Depression/Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

• Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

• Bipolar Disorder

• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

• Postpartum Depression and Anxiety

Attention, Focus & Behavioral Concerns

Difficulty with attention, focus, organization, time management, task completion, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and behavioral control can affect both children and adults at home, school, and work. Comprehensive evaluations help identify contributing factors and determine whether ADHD or another condition may be contributing to symptoms. Advocate Psych provides ADHD evaluations, ADHD medication management, and ongoing treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Behavioral Concerns in Children and Adolescents

• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Trauma & Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders

Past experiences, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, hypervigilance, avoidance, and emotional distress can have a significant impact on daily functioning and relationships. Care focuses on understanding symptoms, improving stability, and supporting overall recovery.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Acute Stress Disorder

• Trauma-Related Disorders

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Sleep Disorders

Sleep difficulties can contribute to problems with mood, concentration, energy, memory, and overall health. Evaluation includes consideration of psychiatric, medical, neurological, and lifestyle factors that may be affecting sleep quality, as well as other conditions that may contribute to sleep disturbances.

• Insomnia

• Other Sleep Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurodevelopmental conditions may affect communication, social interactions, learning, sensory processing, behavior, and emotional functioning. Many individuals also experience co-occurring concerns that may benefit from psychiatric evaluation and treatment. While Advocate Psych works with individuals who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), formal autism diagnostic evaluations are not provided.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Psychotic Disorders

Changes in perception, thinking, mood, and reality testing can significantly affect functioning and quality of life. Ongoing evaluation, monitoring, and treatment are important components of care.

• Schizophrenia

• Schizoaffective Disorder

• Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Long-standing patterns involving emotional regulation, relationships, self-image, and coping may create challenges in daily life. Treatment often benefits from a collaborative approach involving multiple members of the healthcare team.

• Personality Disorders

Neuropsychiatric Conditions

Physical and neurological conditions can sometimes influence mood, behavior, cognition, and emotional well-being. Care includes consideration of the complex relationship between mental health and underlying medical or neurological concerns.

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-Related Mood and Behavioral Concerns

• Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

• Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES)

• Psychiatric Symptoms Associated with Neurological Conditions

Eating & Substance-Related Concerns

Concerns involving eating behaviors, alcohol use, nicotine use, cannabis use, or other substances can affect both physical and mental health. Treatment recommendations focus on improving overall functioning while supporting long-term health goals.

• Eating Disorders

• Alcohol Use Concerns

• Nicotine Dependence and Smoking Cessation

• Cannabis-Related Concerns

• Substance Use Concerns

Cognitive & Aging-Related Conditions

Changes in memory, behavior, mood, judgment, and daily functioning can be challenging for both individuals and caregivers. Treatment focuses on symptom management, safety, and supporting quality of life whenever possible.

• Mild to Moderate Dementia-Related Behavioral Disturbances

Not seeing your condition listed? This page is not intended to include every diagnosis or concern that may be appropriate for psychiatric care. If you have questions about whether Advocate Psych may be a good fit, please feel free to reach out.

Advocate Psych provides psychiatric evaluations, ADHD evaluations, medication management, and telepsychiatry services to patients throughout North Carolina, Wyoming, and Montana through secure online appointments.