Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center of Jacksonville

Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center is a psychiatrist in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The practice provides diagnostic, treatment, and promotional services for mental health, serving patients with conditions such as depression, autism, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Their clinical offerings include family therapy, which utilizes a collaborative approach to improve communication and strengthen relationships. To increase access for patients who may be separated by distance, the center utilizes HIPAA-compliant telecommunication equipment to facilitate telehealth appointments.

The medical team is led by Medical Director Ash Mikhail, MD, who is board-certified in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. The clinical staff includes psychiatric nurse practitioner Melvin W. James II, clinical psychologists Amy Hall, Psy.D. and Kristina A. Hobby-Strickland, Psy.D., and licensed clinical social worker Susan L. Rutherford, who has been with the practice since its inception. The center's multidisciplinary approach incorporates expertise in psychological testing, trauma, and various therapeutic modalities to address complex mental health needs.

The practice is located on Tarpon Trail in Jacksonville.

The center is recognized for its commitment to providing up-to-date, evidence-based psychiatric treatments and its dedication to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health within the community. Through its various specialized clinicians, the practice maintains a strong focus on improving the availability and delivery of mental health services to Onslow and surrounding counties.

Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center provides essential psychiatric and psychological care to the Jacksonville community.