Dr. Valerie Augustus, MD is a psychiatry specialist in Germantown, TN and has been practicing for 22 years. She graduated from La State Univ Sch Of Med In Shreveport in 1992 and specializes in psychiatry, adolescent psychiatry, and more.Read her story
CHRISTIAN PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES PLC
2205 West St
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 372-0914
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Psychiatric Diseases
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Dr. Augustus' bio
This content was provided by Dr. Augustus "Dr. Valerie Augustus is a licensed physician, board certified by the ABPN (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) as an adult psychiatrist."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Augustus "APPROACH TO CARE:
While utilizing medication management and non-medication therapies like TMS*, Dr. Valerie Augustus holistically aims to help you achieve mental health by also addressing your physical and spiritual health.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Christian Psychiatric Services is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered, high-quality care that is available to patients from adolescence through adulthood. Through efficient use of office staff and cutting-edge medical technology, we are able to offer exceptionally accessible and personal care in a positive atmosphere.
*TMS is transcranial magnetic stimulation, which is an FDA-approved, non-invasive and non-medication treatment option for patients struggling with depression. For more information, take a look at the "About TMS" tab on our website."
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5 Specialties
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Psychiatry
- Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Adult Psychiatry
- Liaison Psychiatry
1 Board Certifications
- PsychiatryAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
19 Conditions Treated
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depressive Disorders
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Attack
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychiatric Diseases
- Psychosis
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
4 Procedures
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychopharmacologic Treatment
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Tennessee.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Southwestern Louisiana (Lsu)Undergraduate School | Graduated
- La State Univ Sch Of Med In ShreveportMedical School | Graduated 1992
- Lsu Medical Center Of New OrleansResidency Hospital | Completed 1996
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Augustus accepts 16 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Golden Rule
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Principal Life
- Qualchoice
- TricareTriCare for Life
- UnitedHealthCareUnited Healthcare
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