“Healing is not just about treating symptoms;
it’s about nurturing the mind, body, and spirit together for lasting wellness.”
Integrative Psychiatry
Our aim is true wellness, not symptom management.
Imagine a treatment approach that combines the best of traditional psychiatry with holistic, personalized care—so you can feel clearer, calmer, and more like yourself.
Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies
we believe true healing happens when we care for the mind, body, and spirit—not just the symptoms.
Herbal Support and Brain-Based Tools
We blend proven treatments like medication and therapy with supportive tools to help treat and prevent mood symptoms.
Mindfulness and Stress Reduction
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, mood changes, burnout, or just feeling stuck—we’ll work together to find the root causes and build a plan that fits your life and values.
At Joy Spring Mental Health, we are committed to empowering you on your journey to healing with an integrative approach that supports your mind, body, and spirit.
Our team is here to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore the best path to mental wellness. Whether you’re navigating through challenges or seeking to optimize your well-being, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Together, we can create a personalized plan that brings balance, clarity, and hope for a brighter tomorrow. Let’s start this journey together—your well-being is our priority!
Integrative Psychiatry: Whole-Person Mental Health Care
- Patient Centered
- Root-Cause Wellness Plans
- Multi-Modal Treatment
Answers to Your Questions about Mental Healthcare
General Mental Health Basics
We offer both as my schedule allows. In general, we have more availability for medication appointments. If you are interested in both and our therapy slots are full, we will help you connect with another therapist while we manage your medication.
This will be determined during your intake appointment. Brief appointments are ideal for time-limited specific concerns or for clients who are stable and transitioning out of recurring therapy or have already been in recurring therapy in the past. It is also helpful for clients who have challenging schedules or financial concerns that do not accommodate recurring therapy.
No! we see young adults and young-at-heart adults from diverse backgrounds. We have additional training and experience working with the college health and perinatal mental health populations but you do not have to identify with those groups to receive care.
We do not at this time.
Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD (with non-stimulants only)
No. Our services are offered predominantly through telehealth and I do not prescribe any controlled substances.
Yes. Clients who live locally, may request an in-person appointment.
Yes. We know how challenging juggling all these responsibilities can be and we will make a plan that will help you succeed all aspects of your life-including academic life.
What to expect for Virtual Appointments
Yes, in order to provide effective care, we must be able to see you. You are not required to use your camera for asynchronous classes.
No, you will need to reschedule. Please be aware there is a cancellation fee for appointments not cancelled within 24 hours.
The best feature of having a virtual appointment option is the convenience! Come as you are, baby drool, messy house, and all. You must be clothed (shirts required, and you may not be using mind altering substances during your appointment.
You will be able to access your appointment from any device with internet and a camera. Due to state licensing regulations, you must be in NC or VA at the time of your appointment. Please try to give yourself a quiet and private place. (Some patients find their vehicles (parked-not driving!) or bathroom to be great escape locations for their appointment.
Practice Policies for clients seeking 1-on-1mental healthcare
Yes, we will collaborate with your individual therapist.
No. Due to the boundaries established by the DEA system, providers cannot prescribe controlled substances to patients they have not initially seen in person. It is anticipated that the COVID pandemic exception will expire. That said, we have many modalities that are safe and effective and provide a long-term solutions so that controlled substances may not be necessary. We are committed to helping patients connect with their best-selves (which involves the courageous exploration of a values-driven life, rather than avoidance and symptom management).
Yes. Please plan to sign a release of information so we can communicate with your medication provider as needed.