Business Details
Comprehensive Mental Health Services in Wake Forest, NC
Perkins Counseling & Psychological Services is a comprehensive group practice serving Wake Forest, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. Our team of professional, highly qualified clinicians provides therapy, medication management, and assessment services for individuals aged 5 years to older adults. We specialize in treating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, relationship issues, trauma, and other mental health conditions through evidence-based approaches. Our services include individual, family, and couples therapy, with treatment specialties spanning from childhood behavioral challenges to geriatric mental health. We offer free 20-minute phone consultations to help clients find the right clinician match.Our medication management team works collaboratively with patients to determine appropriate pharmacological interventions. We provide psychological evaluations for learning disabilities, bariatric surgery candidates, and immigration-related medical certifications. Our practice accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna insurance plans while offering flexible payment options for self-pay clients. We are committed to accessibility and affordability, working with uninsured patients or those with high deductibles to create manageable plans. Our clinicians maintain expertise in diverse therapeutic modalities, including faith-based counseling, career development, and stress management techniques.
Services
Medication Management
Psychological Testing
TMS Therapy
Counseling & Therapy
Psychological Assessment
Highlights and features
- We offer free 20-minute phone consultations with experienced clinicians
- Our team includes specialized clinicians with expertise across the lifespan
- We provide psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery and immigration purposes
- We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna insurance plans
- Our practice offers Apollo TMS Therapy for treatment-resistant depression
Services
Medication Management
Our medication management service provides comprehensive evaluation and monitoring of psychiatric medications for children, adolescents, and adults. Our psychiatric providers work collaboratively with patients to determine appropriate pharmacological interventions for conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. This service includes regular follow-up appointments to assess medication effectiveness and make necessary adjustments while maintaining open communication with therapy providers to ensure coordinated care.
Psychological Testing
We offer comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults seeking diagnoses for learning disabilities, ADHD, or other cognitive conditions. Our assessment services support school accommodation requests, standardized testing modifications, and bariatric surgery psychological evaluations. We also provide specialized assessments for immigration-related medical certifications and work with clients to determine appropriate evaluation pathways when diagnostic clarity is needed.
TMS Therapy
Apollo TMS Therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-approved treatment for individuals with treatment-resistant depression. This advanced therapy uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific brain regions associated with mood regulation. Our certified providers deliver this evidence-based treatment in a comfortable clinical setting, following thorough patient screening to ensure eligibility and safety while maintaining detailed treatment records for consistent care delivery.
Counseling & Therapy
Our counseling services provide individual, family, and couples therapy for clients aged 5 through older adults. Specialized treatment areas include anxiety disorders, relationship issues, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Our clinicians utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's needs while offering faith-based counseling options and specialized support for military veterans and caregivers of older adults.
Psychological Assessment
We conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to identify mood disorders, personality disorders, and cognitive impairments. Our assessment process includes clinical interviews, standardized testing, and collateral information gathering to develop accurate diagnoses. This service supports treatment planning for conditions including PTSD, OCD, and eating disorders while providing documentation for academic and professional accommodations when needed.
People
Dr. Pamela Perkins
Founder/PsyD
Dr. Perkins leads our clinical team with extensive experience in psychological assessment and therapy. She specializes in lifespan mental health care, focusing on evidence-based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders while overseeing clinical operations and quality assurance.
Dr. Robin Exum-Calhoun
PsyD
Dr. Exum-Calhoun provides specialized therapy services for adults and older adults. Her expertise includes geriatric mental health, caregiver support, and cognitive assessments, with a focus on compassionate care for memory-related concerns and life transitions.
Christopher Riggan
PMHNP
Christopher Riggan, our psychiatric nurse practitioner, specializes in medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. He focuses on collaborative care approaches for ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders while maintaining strong communication with therapy providers.
Drew Klobuchar
LCSW
Drew Klobuchar provides therapy services for adolescents and adults, specializing in trauma recovery and relationship issues. He utilizes evidence-based modalities to address PTSD, family dynamics, and life transitions while maintaining a client-centered therapeutic approach.
Stacey Dyjewski
MA, LCMHC, NCC
Stacey Dyjewski offers therapy services for children, adolescents, and families. Her expertise includes behavioral interventions, school-related issues, and family systems therapy, with a focus on creating supportive environments for young clients.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide counseling, medication management, psychological testing, and TMS therapy for children through older adults.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna insurance plans. Contact us to verify your specific coverage.
What is TMS therapy?
TMS is a non-invasive FDA-approved treatment for depression using magnetic pulses to stimulate brain regions associated with mood regulation.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 919-263-9592 or complete our online TMS interest form to schedule your initial consultation.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free 20-minute phone consultations to help match you with the right clinician.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Wake Forest, NC and surrounding areas with accessible mental health care options.
