Frequently Asked Questions
Telepsychiatry questions,
answered.
Find answers about telepsychiatry, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, appointments, and virtual psychiatric care at Serenity Mental Wellness.
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Answers to help you feel prepared.
Starting psychiatric care comes with questions. The answers below explain how telepsychiatry works, what to expect from a psychiatric evaluation, how medication management works, and how to prepare for virtual care with Serenity Mental Wellness.
If your question is not answered here, you are always welcome to reach out. You can also learn more about our psychiatric services before you book.
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Telepsychiatry questions.
Helpful answers about telepsychiatry, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and appointments.
Who does Serenity Mental Wellness serve?
Krista provides virtual psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors located in North Carolina and other states where she is licensed. Care is also family-informed when appropriate.
What services are available through telepsychiatry?
Services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, supportive therapy, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up care.
How does telepsychiatry work?
Telepsychiatry is psychiatric care delivered through virtual appointments, allowing you to receive care privately and conveniently from within North Carolina and other states where licensed.
What should I expect from a psychiatric evaluation?
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation helps your clinician understand your concerns and inform treatment planning. The visit may include discussion of your history, current symptoms, and goals for care.
How does medication management work?
Medication management is part of ongoing psychiatric care and follow-up. Your clinician can discuss your treatment plan and next steps during your appointments.
Can psychiatric care be virtual?
Yes. Serenity Mental Wellness currently provides telehealth appointments for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors located in North Carolina and other states where licensed.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Use the booking button to view current appointment availability through Zocdoc. You may also call (984) 254-3541 to connect with the practice.
What should I do in a mental health emergency?
Serenity Mental Wellness is not an emergency service. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. In the United States, call or text 988 for immediate crisis support.
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Where We Serve
Care across state lines, where licensed.
Providing virtual psychiatric care in North Carolina and other states where licensed.
If you are located in a state where you are unsure whether services are available, reach out and we will help confirm whether care is currently offered in your location before you schedule.
Availability may vary by state and licensure. Please contact the practice to confirm whether services are currently available in your location.
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Let’s create a path toward lasting mental wellness.
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