Psychiatrists & Counselors serving Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh, North Carolina
psychiatry | Therapy | Wellness
Integrative Psychiatry for Lasting Recovery
Care designed around you.
Psychiatric Services & Consultation (PSC) is a holistic mental health practice that puts you first. We understand how challenging it can be to find the right support when you need it most. That’s why we deliver personal, high-value psychiatry services in Durham, combining Duke-trained expertise with a compassionate, whole-person approach.
We go beyond just treating symptoms. A supportive and trusting relationship is at the heart of effective care, so we integrate medication management with evidence-based therapy and health coaching. Our goal is to equip you with the tools you need to feel better, stay better, and fully embrace your life.
Comprehensive ADHD Treatment
Coping with ADHD can feel like a lifelong struggle. We get it. We also know that medication is just one piece of the puzzle. That’s why we provide therapy and executive functioning coaching to help you develop strategies for better focus and success.
Depression & Bipolar Disorder
We know that with depreeven getting out of bed can sometimes feel undoable. We address acute and chronic mood disorders with a combination of medication management, psychoeducation, and individualized therapy to help you build sustainable solutions.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
We help our clients build resilience and self-awareness through evidence-based interventions like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based CBT. Our skilled clinicians can help you build skills for building greater emotional regulation and more stable relationships.
What makes our practice different
At PSC, we combine medical expertise with a highly personalized, relationship-centered approach to psychiatry. Every plan of care is grounded in careful listening, deep clinical knowledge, and a commitment to your whole-person wellness.
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We believe effective psychiatry begins with a strong doctor–patient relationship. Our clinicians take time to understand your story, provide thoughtful evaluations, and deliver up-to-date, evidence-based treatments tailored to your individual needs.
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We integrate psychopharmacology, therapy, and wellness-focused support under one roof. When beneficial, our clinicians collaborate with trusted providers in the community to ensure you receive coordinated, whole-person care.
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You deserve timely, reliable access to your clinical team. Patients can reach us through a confidential phone line or our HIPAA-compliant portal and receive prompt, direct responses from PSC—not a phone tree. No unnecessary delays, no barriers to care.
What we can help with
Our team is skilled in supporting adults experiencing:
Acute or chronic psychiatric illness.
Chronic emotional regulation difficulties
Managing stressful life transitions
A lack of joy and engagement.
Maladaptive habits that interfere with wellness.
Interpersonal challenges and conflicts.
Expert psychiatric care designed to help you regain balance and joy.
Meet the Team
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Patricia Knaudt, MD
Dr. Knaudt is the practice owner and a psychiatrist with over 20 years experience. Dr. Knaudt offers integrative, research-informed psychiatric care that supports awareness, growth, and meaningful change.
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Emily Kauwe, MD
Dr. Kauwe is a compassionate psychiatrist who takes time to truly listen, understand your story, and create holistic, personalized care that supports you through both challenges and growth.
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Renee Staehle, Practice Coordinator
Renee is often the first point of contact for prospective patients as we get you on-board with one of our doctors or therapists.
Getting started is simple
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Reach out & book
Schedule an appointment with Renee, our Practice Manager, either by phone or through the website link, to learn more about our practice and make sure we are a good fit. Renee will send you our paperless electronic intake packet, and make sure you have the support you need through the onboarding process.
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Begin care
From your very first visit, we’ll start forming the partnership that is the foundation of our work together. We know that you aren’t just a set of symptoms. We want to understand and support the whole person, so that we can truly help you reach your individual goals.
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Build wellness
The journey to wellness isn’t always a straight line, but we’re here to offer expert guidance every step of the way. We don’t stop assessing after the first visit. We keep on listening, and make sure you get the support you need to thrive.
A note about our process
Our top priority is building a trusting, nonjudgmental partnership.
We trust that you are on a unique and meaningful life journey. In working with us we would like to help you remove any obstacles that are preventing you from seeing or following your path toward a life of fulfillment and joy.
