Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Partner in Holistic Mental Health Care
Excel Psychiatric Associates, P.A is a mental health practice dedicated to providing holistic, patient-centered care that integrates psychiatric expertise with wellness-focused strategies. Our team prioritizes understanding each individual's unique needs through comprehensive consultations lasting over an hour, developing personalized treatment plans that combine medication management, therapy modalities, and lifestyle adjustments.With providers actively engaged in continuing education and clinical research, we offer cutting-edge treatments for complex conditions including treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and movement disorders. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and flexibility in treatment frequency and payment options, ensuring care remains accessible and tailored to each patient's circumstances.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Therapy Sessions
Wellness Coaching
Movement Disorder Treatment
Spravato Therapy
Pharmacogenetic Testing
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs
- Our providers are actively engaged in continuing psychiatric education
- We combine medication management with holistic wellness strategies
- We accept multiple insurance options including Aetna and BCBS
- We coordinate care with existing therapists for comprehensive treatment
Associations and certifications
- American Psychiatric Association
What people say
Best psychiatrist I have seen
Changed my life
Compassionate and understanding
Miraculous results
Personalized approach
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations last over an hour to fully understand your mental health history and current needs. We assess for conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD while considering physical health factors. This thorough approach enables development of personalized treatment plans combining medication, therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
Medication Management
We provide expert medication management for mental health conditions, including traditional treatments and cutting-edge options like long-acting injectables. Our providers carefully monitor effectiveness and side effects while considering pharmacogenetic testing to optimize treatment outcomes for conditions ranging from anxiety disorders to neurodegenerative diseases.
Movement Disorder Treatment
Specialized treatment for medication-induced movement disorders and neurodegenerative conditions like Huntington's and Parkinson's disease. Our board-certified psychiatrist combines expertise in both psychiatry and neurology to address complex cases using FDA-approved medications and comprehensive symptom management strategies.
Spravato Therapy
We offer FDA-approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray for treatment-resistant depression under strict medical supervision. This innovative therapy is administered in our certified treatment center with comprehensive monitoring and coordination of care to ensure safe, effective administration for patients who haven't responded to traditional antidepressants.
Wellness Coaching
Our integrative wellness coaching combines mental health expertise with lifestyle modifications to address the mind-body connection. Certified health coaches work with patients to develop personalized strategies for stress reduction, improved relationships, and overall wellness through evidence-based behavioral changes and accountability frameworks.
People
Craig Chepke
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Chepke is a Board-Certified psychiatrist and Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association with expertise in treatment-resistant mental illness and movement disorders. He serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor at UNC School of Medicine and actively participates in clinical trials for psychiatric treatments.
Tiffany Chepke
Integrative Health Coach
Tiffany is a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach with a Master's in Social Work. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based approaches, combining psychiatric expertise with holistic wellness strategies to support lasting behavioral changes for mental health improvement.
Emily Markey
Physician Assistant
Emily is a board-certified physician assistant with expertise in psychopharmacology and medication management. She focuses on minimizing unnecessary polypharmacy while tailoring treatment plans to individual patient needs through both pharmaceutical and alternative therapeutic approaches.
Mary-Claire Ware
Counseling Intern
Mary-Claire is a counseling student intern providing therapy for children, teens, and adults under supervision. She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and family dynamics, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions with a focus on creating safe, supportive therapeutic environments.
Patti Ruland
Medical Assistant
Patti provides clinical support to the psychiatric team, ensuring smooth patient care coordination. With extensive experience in mental health settings, she assists with treatment implementation and patient communication while maintaining compassionate, personalized care standards.
Questions
What makes Excel Psychiatric Associates different from other mental health providers?
We combine psychiatric expertise with holistic wellness approaches, offering longer appointments, personalized treatment plans, and integrated care that considers both mental and physical health factors.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield Commercial and State Plans, and Care Credit. We also provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and assist with prior authorizations.
What psychiatric conditions do you treat?
We specialize in treating major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, movement disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Huntington's.
What is Spravato therapy used for?
Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray treats treatment-resistant depression under medical supervision, offering relief when traditional antidepressants haven't been effective through its unique mechanism of action.
Can I continue seeing my current therapist?
Yes, we can coordinate care with your existing therapist to provide comprehensive treatment, handling medication management while your therapist continues providing psychotherapy services.
What wellness services are available?
Our integrative health coaching addresses the mind-body connection through personalized lifestyle modifications, stress reduction techniques, and behavioral strategies to support overall mental wellness.
