Psychiatrists in South Carolina

I'm passionate about working with people to ensure they have the tools and resilience they need to thrive and succeed. Increasing demands on all of us, particularly young people and families, have placed unprecedented challenges and coping with them can be difficult. I take a comprehensive approach and spend the time necessary to tailor the best treatment plan for you. I have a deep interest in helping you to cope successfully with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and other mental health issues with therapy and the judicious use of selection of medication when needed.

YES, we are accepting new in person and virtual clients age 6+. YES, many of our providers take insurance (BCBS, Aetna, United/Optum, Cigna, Medicare, Tricare, Humana). We firmly believe you deserve integrative, holistic care and the best, most cutting edge treatments that work quickly with the least amount of risks. We are proud to offer the most groundbreaking new, FDA approved/cleared treatments for major depression, including transcranial magnetic stimulation and Spravato/esketamine which are covered by most commercial insurance plans. We also offer primary care services for our patients and have an in house family medicine MD.

I am a board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with additional training in perinatal mental health and psychotropic medications. I am an advocate of psychopharmacology as well as behavioral therapy, and I believe strongly in the wellness approach when it comes to treating mental health conditions.

My ideal client would be someone looking for help improving their symptoms and overall quality life. I enjoy working with clients of all ages with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I also hold a special interest in treating women experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety.

Are you having difficulties adjusting to motherhood? Feeling sad, anxious, depressed, angry or scared. Feel like there is no hope of feeling better. Physically and emotionally exhausted. You’re not alone, mama. We know that as many as 1 in 5 moms struggles with maternal mental illness such as postpartum depression, anxiety and birth-related PTSD. Among those affected, 75% go untreated. I am extremely passionate about working with women before, during and after pregnancy who struggle with these disorders.

We are a Women's Mental Health clinic that focuses on helping women through their hormonal life transitions. We work closely with your OB/GYN and provide you with other resource options to help you reach your goals.

We offer collaborative and patient-centered care through the use of medication and therapy as forms of treatment for a wide array of mental health needs. Whether you have been experiencing mental health issues your whole life or have just recently developed disruptions in mood, anxiety, etc. we are here to assist you. Also, we help those who are stable on their current medication regimens with medication management appointments for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder just to name a few.

Virtual Visits available now! Life Reflections Mental Health Care supports you as you reflect on the challenges your mental health present. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I offer assessment, diagnosis, counseling and medication management for teens & adults. Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD & other psychiatric issues can make your life feel chaotic & out of control. Experience compassionate nonjudgmental individualized care that uniquely includes you as part of the decision making process. Life is a journey with a path that challenges us to reach beyond ourselves. It will be a privilege to help you along that path.

Dr. Consola Esambe is a Psychiatrist in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from the Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Esambe believes in forming a partnership with the patient so that they are an integral part of their health journey. This leads to buy in which fosters a better therapeutic alliance with the patient. Outside of work, Dr. Esambe enjoys watching TV, spending time with friends and family, reading and traveling.

Ms. McNight began her career in mental health in 2011, working with crisis intervention and stabilization of patients with complex psychiatric needs in an inpatient psychiatric setting for 6 years. She is dual board-certified as both a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). She completed a Master’s degree in Nursing from Clemson University in 2017 and holds a post-graduate degree in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from Wilkes University. Prior to joining Sherbondy’s Psychiatric Solutions in 2020, Ms. McNight worked as a Nurse Practitioner in diverse specialty settings.

Tara Hicks is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2022. Her education began at South University where she obtained her bachelors in nursing. Tara enjoyed caring for her patients and wanted to teach nursing students proper techniques. She decided to further her career and attended Western Governors University where she obtained her Masters in Nursing Education. Tara got back into mental health nursing and wanted more, so she attended Walden University and obtained her Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree.

Maureen is dual board-certified as a family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve happiness, stability, and safety. Maureen focuses on adults and provides gender-affirming mental health care.

I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia but have been a Clemson Tiger my entire life. While working as an RN for Prisma Health as an internal resource nurse, I spent a large amount of time working in emergency medicine. This setting provided an opportunity for me to hone my passion and skillset for working in mental health, especially with the geriatric population. However, I am certified to treat patients across the entirety of their lifespans and carry prescriptive authority.

Dr. Balog practices adult psychiatry and specializes in the treatment of Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, and Trauma-Related Disorders. Dr. Balog aims to provide high quality, collaborative, and patient-centered care for patients 18+ years of age.

Casey Lee is a registered Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from West Coast University in Orange County, CA and her Master's degree in Nursing Science from Northern Kentucky University. Casey focuses on evaluation, treatment, and medication management of a wide variety of mental health disorders including ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Her clinical experience includes trauma and inpatient psychiatric nursing as an RN and outpatient psychiatric medication management as a Nurse Practitioner.

Lydia Weaver is a boardcertified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina who has been practicing since 2023. Lydia can help clients by incorporating the nurse care process and therapeutic relationship by educating patients and families, diagnosing, treating, managing acute illnesses, providing psychotherapy, prescribing medication for acute and chronic illnesses, providing care coordination, making referrals; ordering, performing, and interpreting lab results, diagnostic studies; and providing preventative care including screening.

Belinda King is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina. Belinda offers compassionate, relatable, holistic care that supports the client's overall mental wellness and functioning. Belinda strives to create relationships with clients that allow them the space to feel welcomed, heard, safe, and respected. Outside of work, Belinda enjoys spending time with family, being a Dog Mom of three, traveling, and trying new restaurants.

Are you frustrated, discouraged and overwhelmed with all the choices and options you have for getting help? It can be discouraging when you feel like you've bounced around to different doctors and therapists and never experienced true relief for your symptoms. You don't want to deal with the hassle of multiple locations, multiple providers, and trying to get them to communicate about YOUR best treatment. You just want to get help for your issues, not field a bunch of different doctors offices. This is a common frustration in mental health treatment- you as the client don't get the best support because its spread out, not localized.

Dr. Kimberly Hammonds is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Missouri who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Dr. Hammonds is trauma informed and provides patient centered care. Dr. Hammonds believes it's important to provide collaborative care, involving patients in their own care and treatment. She feels providing well-rounded care is essential to meeting the needs of each person. In her free time, Dr. Hammonds enjoys going to church, spending time with family, baking, cake decorating, and reading.