Reviews of Cognitive Psychiatry of Chapel Hill (Psychiatrist)

Barry Lynch

The Dr.s & staff have their act 2gether so to speak. Even though they are a little pricey they have always taken care of my needs as a patient. I live 45mins away and still wouldn't go anywhere else.

Carol Hawkins

Helpful visit. Great Dr.

Rebekah Sedman

Love my doctor, and the environment/staff are wonderful.

Nathalia Macedo DeVaney

Loved it. The staff, the doctor. Really appreciate all the help !

CJ G

Avoid! Paid $400 out of pocket to be pitched MLM pyramid scheme essential oils and supplements as a cure for my anxiety. The FDA has stated multiple times that making such claims is illegal. Dr. Hairston tried to pressure and manipulate me to buy them on the spot from her after I told her about my deepest fears and worries. She also never disclosed that she would get a cut if I did! Stay away for your own sanity!

Ashley Romanowski

Dr Byrne is the best! I see her once a month and she's always great with switching my appointment times if something comes up. She's very understanding and is a great listener! The office is well kept and calming. The staff is friendly and they always ask if I'd like a coffee or water.

Eric Cotton

Wonderful and helpful staff, beautiful office. Very accommodating, always ask if I would like water, tea, or coffee. Doctor has been the best psychiatrist I've ever had (out of maybe 7 previous docs). He's stuck with me through so many bumps and rough times and has always clearly had my best interest at heart. Honestly can't think of a single complaint except for the fact that they don't accept my insurance. All around best psychiatrist experience I've had. Would highly recommend. By the way, I see Dr. Bader and I'm on buprenorphine maintenance and he manages my other medications as well.

Amanda Brazel

Cognitive Psychiatry does a great job. They are able to schedule quick appointments. They are very responsive to issues that arise and have great doctors. I love their staff too.

Holly Harris

Expensive as balls, but I had a great experience with my doc, Bhattacharya.

Caleb Allen

Sadly, I can only give this place 1 star. I went to get help for major anxiety and panic attacks. At almost $300 for 50 minutes of time, I expected the best. My appointment last week with Saramma Eappen was supposed to start at 2:00 and finish at 2:50. Saramma Eappen introduced herself to me in the lobby and took me back to her office around 1:56. At 2:38 she asked me if I needed anything else. I said, no? And then she took me to the front desk to schedule another appt with her. During the session, she made me very uncomfortable. For me, I felt judged by her. All she did was listen to my stories and say good job and that I may benefit from psychotherapy. I did at least 90% of the talking and she didn’t ask many questions to dive deeper. I told her that in the past I was prescribed Xanax for panic attacks and it helped me a lot on an as needed basis. Instead of prescribing that, she prescribed me an antihistamine. This antihistamine is also known to reduce anxiety and make a person sleepy. For me, it did the opposite. This practise charges $85 for a doctor to call in a different prescription or to get a doc to prescribe refills without coming in. $85 for what takes them all of 5 minutes to electronically prescribe. I’m not made of money so I’ll have to wait another month to get thebmeds I need for my panic attacks. I also have adhd, I fit that mold perfectly. In order to get the adhd meds I need, I was forced to take a test where I looked at circles and squares and had to hit the space bar any time a shape repeated itself. I asked the manager how much this teat costs and he said $100. I was blown away, not only was my appointment cut 10 minutes short, I was being asked to pay an additional $100 to take a 20 minutes computer test. I complained to the manager and he said I could take the test for free because of my experience with Saramma Eappen. But, without complaining, $100. During my session with Saramma Eappen, her phone rang three times during the session. First she would look at her Apple Watch to see her messages and then grabbed her phone from her desk and began looking at it.......THREE TIMES. This is the most unprofessional thing I’ve ever experienced in this environment. When paying almost $300 for 50 minutes of someone time, you expect their undivided atttention and for the appointment to last the full 50 minutes. I confided in Saramma Eappen about my previous usage of medical marijuana. I have been a resident of California and Colorado and have had medical prescriptions for it, to help with anxiety, pain and sleep. Once I passed the teat proving that I have the symptoms associated with adhd, she wrote a one month prescription. The office manager called me later informing me that I would need to take drug tests moving forward to stay on my medication. And of course would charge me extra for the drug test. That was the last straw. This place cares nothing about your well being. The only thing they care about in your wallet/purse. Stay away......much better doctors and practices out there.

Jeremy Moore

EDIT: Becca no longer works here, I still go here for Jennie Byrne, however. I still think this place is awesome. I love that they print on both sides of the paper. The office is very very friendly. I love my therapist, Becca Powell, so much that I drive 2 hours each direction from Virginia for her appointments. She always makes me feel welcome and won't fight with me on certain things, I have a very argumentative attitude sometimes and she recognizes it. She tells me if I don't want to get anything from therapy then there's no point to do it. I felt glad I wasn't being pressured, like at other establishments. So after being told that, I started liking it and calming down. I think I've seen her 6 times now, I LOVE it. I think talking with her has helped more than any other thing.

Marlie Winslow

Dr. Hairston was the firm, direct voice I needed in a time of confusion. I appreciate her use of essential oils in her practice. My only disappointment has been a lack of progressive tools for patients of my age. Mood tracking with her is on paper - not by App. Conversation-style, she can be a little dismissive. She told me once what I was experiencing “wasn’t a big deal” and “I’d be blessed to ever get a residency” as an aspiring physician. While I appreciated her honesty, I didn’t appreciate the delivery of that feedback given what I was experiencing at the time. I had a massive upheaval of plans in life, and it hasn’t been easy.

Brad Gallagher

The entire staff is very professional they are very nice good people dr.byrne is the greatest really turned my life around

Casey Shaw

My experience was quite professional. I was put at ease from the moment I entered the offices. Thanks!

Keith Blanks

Dr. Gustke is the best

Marguerite Geagan

Expensive but worth it. The process of finding a therapist, scheduling that first appointment, waiting what seems like an eternity, and finally being seen and hopefully getting some relief for whatever your mental health concerns are can be a very stressful experience. CPCH removes this stress every step of the way so the patient can focus on what they came there for - to start feeling better. I called and was offered an intake appointment the very next day. Highly recommend.

dog lover

Dr. Bader is simply the best! I would highly recommend me and the entire staff to anyone seeking help.

Kristen Eggerman

5 stars to Dr. Rogers, however she left CPCH. Dr. Hairston took over my son's treatment and dropped him like a hot potato when things got rough. He is 15 and suffers from depression and anxiety. Instead of working with him during his rough times, she recommended a residential facility. He was doing good with Dr. Rogers and positively reaching out to his therapist. Sadly, Dr. Hairston is not here to engage and help our high-risk teens. She will quickly shuffle them off to other "facilities."

Jessica Brandy

Dr. Matt Bader is the best. Always caring and very responsive to his patients

Kimberly Chappell

I absolutely love this place!! Very calming atmosphere. I drive an hour and a half one way, a total of 3 hours once a month, and its worth every minute. I am a busy woman, wife and mother, and also a full time nursing student. Cognitive Psychiatry has always been willing to help accommodate my needs based on my schedule. Office personell and Physicians are wonderful here, and never once have they treated me any less than that. I have been cared for by a few of the doctors here, and all of them have treated me with their up most respect. I have to leave this business for insurance purposes only, but I would highly recommend any of the doctors available at Cognitive Psychiatry. Sincerely, K. Jenkins

Ethan Trimmer

Have never had a bad experience with staff or doctors. I highly recommend CPCH.

Tanja Hilton

I had a great over all experience. All of the staff were very kind, helpful, and very professional.

CurbsideUnderwood .

Save yourself the administrative trouble, do not go here! Genuinely they try to up-sell you at every turn, I don't like being treated like a stock option. I have a three strikes and you're out policy, before I quit doing business with someone. First, they increasin the prices. Second, my original doctor left and did not give me any notice, and then third with my new doctor they keep trying to make me pay for more than what I need. Also, I tried to change my schedule due to my work, they won't accommodate! Recently the staff of the front office are soooooooooooooooooooo rude, they treat you like you don't matter! I'm going to a different doctor's office now. Seriously, as a business owner let me give you a little piece of advice: DO NOT allow your front office staff to give your patients sour attitude if your mission and economic model is based upon helping people!! I would fire any employee who treated my customers that way!! That is sincerely disngenuine! I did like to go in here for a little while, however, enough is enough, moving on to a far better, less drama filled, and significantly more professional practice now. Have a nice day.

Cindy Bingham

Great service.

Lauren Rackley

They do not file insurance so you will have to pay a lot. They will come on time for appointments. Doctor will not give you medication if you don't need it. Dr. Harris has a lot of experience. Don't have anything else to add.

Lucas Jacks

I've been a patient at c.p.c.h. for a good while and it has changed my life. I'm so glad to have such wonderful help. The staff is very friendly and the office is clean, comfy, and very modern. My Doctor is great and I look forward to our visits every month. He is very personable and easy to talk to. I'm proud and happy of the things I've accomplished and the way my life is going now. C.p.c.h. definitely helped me get there.

Caitlin R.

The facility is beautiful and calm. The waiting area is tranquil and the staff is pleasant. Would definitely recommend this facility to others who are seeking treatment!

Annette Sellars

yes like dr but have drive phobia so much traffic at unc

Erika reif

First time my son has not only liked his doctor, but felt he was not being judged. Dr. Bader offers him usable advice, and makes him feel very comfortable to share the problems he’s facing.

Jennifer Vanderputten

Dr. Heather Rogers is excellent. The office staff are always helpful.

Sara Newhan

Dr. Hernandez is great! She quickly put my in the right steps and on a plan to recovery.

Jessyka Cecilia :Mathers :Resilient Hope

This is the most impartial, honest insight I’ve received into ADHD in this state in years. Cognitive Psychiatry as a practice is above reproach. It feels so good to trust someone with such delicate and important matters such as your mental health status. Dr. Gutske is excellent with adult ADD and the practice is as stream line / organized as one could ask for. I would highly recommend.