Morgan Poston, Physician Assistant

Morgan Poston

Physician Assistant

Accepting clients
Updated 4 days ago
4 years in practice

Morgan is passionate about creating a safe, comfortable environment for her patients and eliminating the stigma around mental health.

Morgan Poston is a board-certified Physician Assistant. Morgan graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Human Biology. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Practice degree from Campbell University. The opportunity to develop trusting patient-provider relationships is one of the things Morgan values most about providing care in outpatient psychiatry. She is passionate about creating a safe, comfortable environment for her patients and eliminating the stigma around mental health conditions. She enjoys the opportunity to educate her patients and work together to make informed decisions to optimize their daily functioning and improve their quality of life. She believes that empathetic listening and open communication are vital for building this trusting relationship with her patients. Morgan has experience treating a wide variety of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD and ADHD.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
LGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
7:30 am 4:30 pm
Wed
7:30 am 4:30 pm
Thu
7:30 am 4:30 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bullying
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Concerns
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Athletes
  • Body positivity
  • Little people
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Behavior Modification
  • Medication Management
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Coaching
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Social Skills Training
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Medication Management
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Location

  • Animo Sano Psychiatry

    Office Building

    5501 Fortunes Ridge DriveDurham, NC 27713

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    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)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$119 — $199per 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
  • Single case agreement
  • Sliding scale
  • In-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
Pay online

Credentials

Licenses

  • PA-C

    NC License

    0010-10535, North Carolina

Certificates

  • NCCPA

    NCCPA

    2020

  • MAT Certification

    MAT Certification

    2019

  • Mental Health First Aid USA Certification

    Mental Health First Aid USA Certification

    2018

Education

  • Campbell University

    MS (Master of Science in Physical Assistant Studies), 2020

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