Verve Psychiatry
PERSONALIZED, COMPASSIONATE CARE
We are committed to providing you personalized care to meet your mental health needs. The process of getting help for your mental health can be convoluted and challenging. We are available to help.
We are accepting new patients and have availability to schedule appointments within days.
We see patients both in person and over video via telehealth platforms. We prefer that the first appointment is in person.
We are 'out of network' for all insurance plans.
Appointment fees are charged at the time of appointment. You can file for reimbursement with your insurance afterwards. We provide a 'superbill/invoice' that insurance companies require for processing claims. We recommend you check the 'out of network' coverage for your insurance plan to determine how much your insurance will reimburse for appointments.
About Us
Andrea Hernandez MD
Psychiatry training: East Carolina University
Medical School: Universidad de Ciencias Medicas de Centroamérica (Costa Rica)
I have been practicing psychiatric medicine for over 10 years. I’m certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. I specialize in treating mood, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and post-traumatic stress disorders, ADHD and substance abuse. I’m fluent in both English and Spanish.
It is a privilege for me to serve and help patients who are struggling with mental, emotional, behavioral disorders and addictions. Seeing my patients overcome adversity and become resilient is highly rewarding.
With my skill set, expertise and training I aim to help you develop the tools to move forward and bring positive change into your life.
Sayanti Bhattacharya MD, MS
Psychiatry training: Duke University
Masters in Epidemiology: Harvard University
Medical School: Calcutta University
I am a board (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) certified psychiatrist and treat anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, other stress related disorders and have a special interest in treating sleep problems and adult attention deficit disorders (ADHD).
I include principles of psychodynamics, supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness in my practice. I believe in a personalized approach in adjusting medications and psychotherapy to meet an individual's needs. Relationship and communication issues, work or school related stress, social anxiety, panic attacks, body image issues and low self-esteem are common issues I help my patients with. Seeing people get better and meet their personal goals is the most rewarding part of my work.
SERVICES
Consultation
Medication management
Psychotherapy
All appointments are offered both in person and via telehealth
Consultation:
On your first visit, you will meet with your psychiatrist for 75 minutes. During this appointment, we will explore the concerns that bring you to treatment and review in detail your history of prior treatments including medications and psychotherapy.
We doctor will discuss your medical and family history, and learn more about you and your life during the evaluation. Evaluation is a process that may take more than one appointment. The initial consultation appointment can help to determine whether both you and your doctor agree that this is the best fit for your mental health care.
Treatment recommendations will be discussed including the pros and cons of different options. Your doctor may request your past medical records and order laboratory tests during this visit.
Follow-ups / Subsequent visits:
After your initial appointment, you will be scheduled for a follow-up. Follow up appointments focus your progress and response to treatment.
How often you will be seen depends on your response to treatment and the severity of your symptoms. Appointments can be less frequent when you are stable and your symptoms have improved. At a minimum, you will need to be seen every 3 months.
Regular follow up appointments are 25 minutes.
When more time is needed to address all relevant issues concerning your mental health, you will be scheduled for an extended follow-up visit. Some common scenarios for longer visits are: your doctor is seeing you for psychotherapy in addition to managing medications, your family members or significant others are joining the session or if you have not been seen for 6 months.
Extended follow-up appointments are 45 minutes.
We are considered out of network for all insurance plans.
Verve Psychiatry is a name we have chosen for the website, co-referral, and marketing purposes. Each practitioner is independently liable for his/her own practice. No shared financial or professional liability is intended or implied by our name or our office sharing agreement.
We’re here for your mental health needs. To schedule an appointment submit the form, or send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Dr. Sayanti Bhattacharya MD, MS: sb.md@vervepsychiatry.com
Dr. Andrea Hernandez MD: hernandez@vervepsychiatry.com
55 Vilcom Center Dr, Boyd Hall Ste 230
Chapel Hill, NC 27514