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CAROLINA COGNITIVE & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
About Us
At Carolina Cognitive and Behavioral Health, we provide individualized, evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan. Our mission is to help patients and their families understand their mental health and cognitive functioning, clarify diagnoses, and create treatment plans that support their goals and overall well-being.
Meet Your Provider
J. Havah E. Michaels, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a doctorally prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in psychiatry of the lifespan, ADHD assessments, and cognitive evaluations to determine mild cognitive impairment and/or dementia. Trained at Duke University, Havah brings experience, thoughtful, and patient-centered care. With a focus on clarity and collaboration, Havah works closely with patients to understand their unique history, evaluate symptoms, and develop individualized treatment plans — whether for mood disorders, ADHD, or cognitive concerns such as memory changes.
Our Services
We offer a range of psychiatric and cognitive services designed to support mental health and brain health:
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Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations – Thorough assessment of mood, anxiety, and behavioral symptoms
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ADHD Evaluation Packages – Including clinical assessment and neuropsychiatric testing.
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Dementia & Cognitive Evaluations – Including clinical assessment, neuropsychiatric testing, neuro exams, cognitive screening, labs, and imaging (as indicated). We recommend family in attendance to provide collateral information.
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Medication Management & Treatment Planning – Collaborative approach to pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
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Therapy
Note: Neuropsychiatric testing included in evaluations is for clinical assessment purposes and is not full neuropsychological testing. Referrals to licensed neuropsychologists are available if more extensive evaluation is determined.
Our Approach
We believe in a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to mental health care. Every evaluation and follow-up is designed to be thorough, respectful, and collaborative. We accept most insurance or self-pay. options.
Our goal is to create a supportive environment where patients and/or family feel heard, understood, and empowered to make informed decisions about their mental health and cognitive care.
What to Expect
From your first visit, you can expect:
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A comprehensive evaluation tailored to your individual needs
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Neuropsychiatric assessment and neuro exam, when indicated.
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Clear feedback and a personalized treatment plan including medication management and/or therapy, if needed.
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Collaborative guidance on follow-up care and ongoing support.
Why Choose Us
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Expertise & Focus: Specializing in psychiatry across the lifespan as well as ADHD and cognitive assessments and testing.
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Transparency: Clear pricing, procedures, and guidance for self-pay or insurance
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Patient-Centered Care: Respectful, compassionate, and individualized treatment
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Evidence-Based: Evaluations and recommendations grounded in current best practices
Schedule an Appointment
If you are seeking personalized psychiatric care including: medication management for your psychiatric needs, neuropsychiatric testing for ADHD, or a cognitive evaluation to determine dementia and/or its underlying cause, then we invite you to contact our office to schedule an appointment. We are committed to making your care clear, accessible, and supportive every step of the way.