Dr. Ayesha K. Chaudhary

My approach is warm, compassionate, wholistic and developing a trusting relationship through empathic connection. I begin with a thorough assessment, carefully listening to understand you, and collaborate with you to develop your individualized care plan. Behavioral activation, biorhythms, mindfulness, yoga, psychotherapy are the background upon which I provide evidence-based medication management-- which is my primary treatment modality. I respect your preferences, provide thoughtful insights or playfulness where needed, and walk beside you toward your goals. I'm excited to see you grow, thrive, & live your best life. I'm Board Certified, on faculty at Duke, and have held leadership positions in the American College Health Assoc., American Psychiatric Assoc., and North Carolina Psychiatric Assoc. I'm trained in multiple therapies including psychodynamic therapy, DBT, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, & sleep CBT. My specialized practice areas are: emerging adulthood and optimizing high functioning. I treat people with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorders insomnia, PTSD, perfectionism, performance anxiety, procrastination, panic disorder and social anxiety disorders. I'm experienced in working with high performance adults such as university faculty and students, physicians and surgeons, scientists, attorneys, finance and business professionals, industry executives, artists and performers, athletes, and military officers. I accept Duke SHIP and the Aetna State Health Plan. For out of network plans, courtesy filing and billing records can be provided upon request.