
Amanda Dorn
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatrist
Where healing begins with understanding.
Need someone who gets what you're going through? Dr. Dorn's got you covered. With serious training from Johns Hopkins (yeah, that's a big deal) and time teaching at UNC, she knows her stuff inside and out. Think of her as having a super deep understanding of all things mental health. Seriously, whatever you're going through – stress, bigger issues – Dr. Dorn gets it and will work with you in a judgment-free zone. Whether it's anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, or something else, she offers treatments backed by science but focused on you. She's also an expert in reproductive psychiatry, focusing on mental wellness related to hormonal fluctuations. Plus, she makes herself available when things feel urgent – like a real person should. Dr. Dorn respects your choices and will work with you to figure things out, offering the kind of care she'd want for her own family. She's also connected with other experts in the area, ensuring you get the best possible support. Ultimately, she's all about truly understanding your experiences and building trust so you can feel better, function well, and live your best college life.
Practice hours (EDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
- Altered mental status or delirium
- Severe depression
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Career
- Childhood Abuse
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Excoriation Disorder (skin picking)
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Grief and Loss
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Insomnia
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Medication Concerns
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Panic
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Physician
North Carolina Medical Board
2009-00817, North Carolina