MedCost Psychiatrists in Cornelius, NC
We work with adults struggling with substance use, mental health concerns, or both, including those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn next. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or addiction, our team provides compassionate, evidence based care tailored to your needs. Through individual support, group therapy, psychiatric services, and meaningful family involvement, we help you build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting recovery while continuing to live your life.
We work with adults struggling with substance use, mental health concerns, or both, including those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn next. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or addiction, our team provides compassionate, evidence based care tailored to your needs. Through individual support, group therapy, psychiatric services, and meaningful family involvement, we help you build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting recovery while continuing to live your life.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Taquita is a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health in the state of North Carolina and Georgia. She graduated from South University in Savannah, GA with her family medicine studies and from Maryville University in St. Louis, MI with her psychiatric study. Taquita has over 12 years of emergency/trauma experience, which has helped with responding to urgent treatment, severe medical conditions, and crisis stabilization. Her current specialty focuses on family psychiatry across all ages. Taquita is an advocate for innovations in healthcare and suicide prevention.
Taquita is a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health in the state of North Carolina and Georgia. She graduated from South University in Savannah, GA with her family medicine studies and from Maryville University in St. Louis, MI with her psychiatric study. Taquita has over 12 years of emergency/trauma experience, which has helped with responding to urgent treatment, severe medical conditions, and crisis stabilization. Her current specialty focuses on family psychiatry across all ages. Taquita is an advocate for innovations in healthcare and suicide prevention.
Catherine Bechard, PMHNP, helps patients across North Carolina find stability, relief, and renewed confidence through thoughtful medication management and compassionate psychiatric care. She supports children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, offering a calm, collaborative space where individuals can understand their symptoms and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Catherine specializes in treating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, using a personalized, evidence-based approach.
Catherine Bechard, PMHNP, helps patients across North Carolina find stability, relief, and renewed confidence through thoughtful medication management and compassionate psychiatric care. She supports children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, offering a calm, collaborative space where individuals can understand their symptoms and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Catherine specializes in treating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, using a personalized, evidence-based approach.
Nirva Dessalines, PMHNP, helps patients in North Carolina find stability, healing, and renewed hope through personalized mental health care. She provides medication management and evidence-based support for teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs of each stage of life. With a compassionate and thorough approach, she works with patients facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions.
Nirva Dessalines, PMHNP, helps patients in North Carolina find stability, healing, and renewed hope through personalized mental health care. She provides medication management and evidence-based support for teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs of each stage of life. With a compassionate and thorough approach, she works with patients facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions.
Dr. Bauer practices General Adult Psychiatry. His undergraduate degree, as well as his medical degree, were completed at Michigan State University. After obtaining his medical degree, he completed a four-year residency in Psychiatry with Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. During his last year of residency he was the Chief Resident of Psychiatry at Henry Ford Health System. After graduating residency, Dr. Bauer began his employment with Henry Ford Health System at their inpatient psychiatric facility, Kingswood Hospital.Dr. Bauer practices General Adult Psychiatry. His undergraduate degree, as well as his medical degree,
Dr. Bauer practices General Adult Psychiatry. His undergraduate degree, as well as his medical degree, were completed at Michigan State University. After obtaining his medical degree, he completed a four-year residency in Psychiatry with Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan. During his last year of residency he was the Chief Resident of Psychiatry at Henry Ford Health System. After graduating residency, Dr. Bauer began his employment with Henry Ford Health System at their inpatient psychiatric facility, Kingswood Hospital.Dr. Bauer practices General Adult Psychiatry. His undergraduate degree, as well as his medical degree,
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Kristina has a comprehensive approach to care, focusing on the whole picture—examining factors like sleep, nutrition, and daily functioning to support health, wellness, and mental well-being. Her passion for medicine began at age 14 when she volunteered at a local hospital, sparking a journey that led her to psychiatry.
Kristina has a comprehensive approach to care, focusing on the whole picture—examining factors like sleep, nutrition, and daily functioning to support health, wellness, and mental well-being. Her passion for medicine began at age 14 when she volunteered at a local hospital, sparking a journey that led her to psychiatry.
My ideal clientele consists of individuals across the lifespan who are seeking compassionate, evidence-based care for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns. I am particularly committed to working with clients who are motivated to engage in their treatment, open to collaborative care, and interested in improving their overall psychological well-being. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that respects diverse backgrounds and promotes resilience, stability, and long-term mental health.”
My ideal clientele consists of individuals across the lifespan who are seeking compassionate, evidence-based care for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related concerns. I am particularly committed to working with clients who are motivated to engage in their treatment, open to collaborative care, and interested in improving their overall psychological well-being. I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that respects diverse backgrounds and promotes resilience, stability, and long-term mental health.”
Cassandra is dedicated to providing deeply empathetic and personalized care to her patients. She works to build strong, nonjudgemental relationships and wants to see her patients become the best version of themselves. Appointments include time educating patients and strategically working with patients to take part in their treatment plan when possible. Cassandra motivates her patients to optimize their physical and mental health by utilizing holistic and non-medical strategies into their treatment plans as well.
Cassandra is dedicated to providing deeply empathetic and personalized care to her patients. She works to build strong, nonjudgemental relationships and wants to see her patients become the best version of themselves. Appointments include time educating patients and strategically working with patients to take part in their treatment plan when possible. Cassandra motivates her patients to optimize their physical and mental health by utilizing holistic and non-medical strategies into their treatment plans as well.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or adult navigating emotional or behavioral health challenges; whether they’re in acute crisis or struggling with ongoing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood instability. They need a safe, nonjudgmental space to feel heard and supported. Their goals are to regain stability, build coping tools, and move toward lasting mental and emotional wellness.
My ideal client is a child, teen, or adult navigating emotional or behavioral health challenges; whether they’re in acute crisis or struggling with ongoing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, or mood instability. They need a safe, nonjudgmental space to feel heard and supported. Their goals are to regain stability, build coping tools, and move toward lasting mental and emotional wellness.
Hello and welcome! My name is Ivy de Leon, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in providing compassionate, individualized care to children and adults facing a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep dysfunction, behavioral issues, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
In my practice, I focus on truly listening to your unique circumstances and working with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs. Whether you are deal
Hello and welcome! My name is Ivy de Leon, and I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in providing compassionate, individualized care to children and adults facing a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, sleep dysfunction, behavioral issues, personality disorders, and severe mental illness.
In my practice, I focus on truly listening to your unique circumstances and working with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs. Whether you are deal
Hailey partners with patients to help them express their unique strengths and become the best version of themselves. She also guides them in understanding and working through mental health difficulties. Hailey works with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and trauma. She also helps with adjustment, panic, and stress-related disorders.
Hailey partners with patients to help them express their unique strengths and become the best version of themselves. She also guides them in understanding and working through mental health difficulties. Hailey works with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and trauma. She also helps with adjustment, panic, and stress-related disorders.
Our ideal client is a child, teen, or young adult who wants more than just a prescription. They want care where they are truly heard and seen as a unique individual. They may be facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or struggles at school, home, or in relationships. They’re searching for a provider who understands their stage of life and treats the whole person, not just the symptoms. Their goals go beyond relief: they want to build skills, strengthen confidence, and feel like themselves again. Most of all, they want to be heard, supported, and surrounded by an integrated team who believes in their growth.
Our ideal client is a child, teen, or young adult who wants more than just a prescription. They want care where they are truly heard and seen as a unique individual. They may be facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or struggles at school, home, or in relationships. They’re searching for a provider who understands their stage of life and treats the whole person, not just the symptoms. Their goals go beyond relief: they want to build skills, strengthen confidence, and feel like themselves again. Most of all, they want to be heard, supported, and surrounded by an integrated team who believes in their growth.
Amanda provides a safe, welcoming space for adults. Her objective is to get her patients “back on their feet” while growing and gaining confidence in themselves and their treatment.
Amanda provides a safe, welcoming space for adults. Her objective is to get her patients “back on their feet” while growing and gaining confidence in themselves and their treatment.
My plan is to deliver individualized care that is caring, collaborative, and evidenced-based to improve individuals mental health and quality of life. My lifelong passion is to reduce the stigma of mental illness in the community through education. I want to be your partner and advocate because your mental health is as important as your physical health.
My plan is to deliver individualized care that is caring, collaborative, and evidenced-based to improve individuals mental health and quality of life. My lifelong passion is to reduce the stigma of mental illness in the community through education. I want to be your partner and advocate because your mental health is as important as your physical health.
My name is Megan Cavanaugh, and I am a certified physician assistant. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in public health from UNCW and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from GWU. Since 2018, I have been a licensed EMT, consistently maintaining my certification and demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care. Before PA school, I gained invaluable experience while working at a substance use and behavioral health center, where I engaged with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, further honing my ability to deliver comprehensive care.
My name is Megan Cavanaugh, and I am a certified physician assistant. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in public health from UNCW and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from GWU. Since 2018, I have been a licensed EMT, consistently maintaining my certification and demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care. Before PA school, I gained invaluable experience while working at a substance use and behavioral health center, where I engaged with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, further honing my ability to deliver comprehensive care.
Tony believes that working in behavioral medicine grants him access to the most vulnerable parts of patients and affords him the opportunity to create an atmosphere where patients feel seen and heard.
Tony believes that working in behavioral medicine grants him access to the most vulnerable parts of patients and affords him the opportunity to create an atmosphere where patients feel seen and heard.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I am originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where I completed both medical school and a psychiatric residency at the Drexel University College of Medicine. I am adept at treating patients of all ages in a variety of clinical settings, including those with the most severe and persistent mental illnesses. I am committed to making quality mental health treatment convenient and accessible to all, especially to those in the rural and underserved areas and therefore focus on virtual med management. I do offer in-person visits when clinically indicated.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I am originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where I completed both medical school and a psychiatric residency at the Drexel University College of Medicine. I am adept at treating patients of all ages in a variety of clinical settings, including those with the most severe and persistent mental illnesses. I am committed to making quality mental health treatment convenient and accessible to all, especially to those in the rural and underserved areas and therefore focus on virtual med management. I do offer in-person visits when clinically indicated.
Thrive Together Telehealth - Amiee Myatt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
NOT taking new clients until 2026-thank you!
Are you dealing with the effects of anxiety, depress
ion, ADHD, or a mood disorder on you and your loved ones' lives? In today’s fast-paced society the stress and challenges of life are difficult enough by themselves, much less dealing with mental health issues on your own. Let me help you navigate a course to improved mental health so you can be your best self and thrive rather than just survive.
NOT taking new clients until 2026-thank you!
Are you dealing with the effects of anxiety, depress
ion, ADHD, or a mood disorder on you and your loved ones' lives? In today’s fast-paced society the stress and challenges of life are difficult enough by themselves, much less dealing with mental health issues on your own. Let me help you navigate a course to improved mental health so you can be your best self and thrive rather than just survive.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or major life transitions? You may feel stuck in patterns of worry, low mood, exhaustion, or emotional numbness and wonder if things can truly improve. If stress, insomnia, or emotional pain keep interfering with your life, support can help. I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk openly and feel understood. My approach is holistic and evidence based, integrating thoughtful listening, therapy, and medication management when appropriate. Together, we work toward stability, resilience, and a renewed sense of balance so you can reconnect with what matters most.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or major life transitions? You may feel stuck in patterns of worry, low mood, exhaustion, or emotional numbness and wonder if things can truly improve. If stress, insomnia, or emotional pain keep interfering with your life, support can help. I provide a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk openly and feel understood. My approach is holistic and evidence based, integrating thoughtful listening, therapy, and medication management when appropriate. Together, we work toward stability, resilience, and a renewed sense of balance so you can reconnect with what matters most.
