Are You a Provider Looking to Refer a Patient?

Thank you for considering Advocate Psych as a resource for your patients. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telepsychiatry services throughout North Carolina, Wyoming, and Montana. Given my background in critical care nursing, I bring a medically informed perspective to psychiatric care and carefully consider potential medical contributors that may impact psychiatric symptoms. My goal is to provide timely access to high-quality, evidence-based treatment while maintaining open communication, coordinated care, and strong collaboration with referring providers.

Services Offered

Advocate Psych provides:

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations

• Comprehensive ADHD Evaluations

• Medication Management

• Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry

• Pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) Testing

• Patient Education and Collaborative Treatment Planning

• Coordination of Care with Primary Care Providers, Therapists, Specialists, and Other Healthcare Professionals

Conditions Commonly Treated

Advocate Psych evaluates and treats a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, panic disorder, social anxiety, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, insomnia and sleep disorders, eating disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), behavioral concerns in children and adolescents, personality disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and other psychotic disorders, alcohol and substance use concerns, nicotine dependence and smoking cessation, cannabis-related concerns, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), postpartum depression and anxiety, mild to moderate dementia-related behavioral disturbances, and certain neuropsychiatric conditions, including traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related mood and behavioral concerns, functional neurological disorder (FND), and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES).

Why Providers Refer to Advocate Psych

As a small private practice, I prioritize quality, patient safety, accessibility, and individualized care. I believe meaningful psychiatric treatment requires time, collaboration, and a thoughtful approach rather than a focus on patient volume alone. When clinically appropriate, new patients can often be scheduled within 24–48 hours. Referring providers can expect comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based treatment recommendations, and timely communication to support continuity of care.

I value communication with referring providers and work collaboratively with therapists, primary care providers, specialists, and other members of a patient's healthcare team to support continuity of care. Unlike many larger organizations, patients are seen by the same provider throughout their treatment journey, helping promote continuity, consistency, and a stronger therapeutic relationship. This allows for a more personalized approach to care and helps ensure treatment decisions are made with a thorough understanding of each patient's history, goals, and progress. My goal is to make the referral process seamless while providing patients with timely access to thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care.

How to Refer a Patient

Please send referrals and supporting documentation via our HIPAA-secure fax:

Fax: 888-798-1016

Helpful information may include:

• Referral reason

• Recent office notes

• Current medication list

• Relevant laboratory results

• Demographic and contact information

Provider Referral Resources

At Advocate Psych, we believe the best patient outcomes come from strong collaboration between healthcare professionals. Whether you're referring a patient for psychiatric evaluation, ADHD evaluation, medication management, or diagnostic clarification, we value timely communication, coordinated care, and working together to support each patient's individual needs.

Would you like to save or print a copy of our referral guides for future reference? Feel free to download, print, or share them with colleagues who may also find them helpful.

Physician & Advanced Practice Provider Referral Guide

Designed for primary care providers, specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other medical professionals. This guide provides an overview of referral indications, conditions treated, services offered, and referral options.

Download Physician & Advanced Practice Provider Referral Guide (PDF)

Therapist & Counselor Referral Guide

Designed for therapists, counselors, psychologists, clinical social workers, and other behavioral health professionals. This guide highlights our collaborative approach to medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and coordinated care to support your clients.

Download Therapist & Counselor Referral Guide (PDF)

Questions About Referring?

If you have questions about whether a patient may be appropriate for referral, I would be happy to connect. Thank you for the work you do and for trusting Advocate Psych to participate in your patients' care. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you in supporting the mental health and well-being of our shared communities.