Amar Arafat, Psychiatrist

Amar Arafat

Psychiatrist

Accepting clients
Updated 18 days ago
1 years in practice

Dr. Arafat remains dedicated to ensuring that his care is truly accommodating and responsive to the well-being of each of his patients.

Dr. Amar Arafat, DO, completed his residency in the Psychiatry Residency Program at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. He holds a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from North Carolina State University (NCSU) and earned his medical degree from Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM). Throughout his academic and professional journey, Dr. Arafat has been deeply committed to community service and mental health advocacy and excellence, as he was a Goodnight Scholar while at NCSU and received the Distinguished Clinical Scholar Award for psychiatry in the Raleigh region in 2020 while at CUSOM. During his residency, Dr. Arafat maintained exceptional standards of care, consistently receiving high praise from patients for his empathetic and effective treatment approaches. His approach is grounded in a comprehensive understanding of diverse obstacles and mental health challenges, combined with utilization of medication management when necessary.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number available
Middle Eastern

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am 3:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Eating Concerns
  • Gambling Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Physical Stress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Body positivity
  • Immigrants
  • Little people
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People with disabilities
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Medication Management
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Biofeedback
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Medication Management
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Location 1 of 2

  • Animo Sano Psychiatry

    Office Building

    5501 Fortunes Ridge DriveDurham, NC 27713

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
  • Animo Sano Psychiatry

    Office Building

    2741 Campus Walk AvenueDurham, NC 27705

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Door can be opened easily
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
    • Wide doorway

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$199 — $299per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • Coventry – North Carolina
  • Humana – North Carolina
  • Medcost – North Carolina
  • Medicaid – North Carolina
  • Medicare – North Carolina
  • Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE) – North Carolina
  • Multiplan – North Carolina
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • Oscar – North Carolina
  • Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
  • Tricare – North Carolina
  • UMR – North Carolina
  • United Health Care – North Carolina
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
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Credentials

Licenses

  • NC State License

    321593, North Carolina

Education

  • Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

    DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), 2020

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