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Amar Arafat
Psychiatrist, DO
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5501 Fortunes Ridge Drive, Suite P, Durham, NC 27713
Let's Connect (984) 217-5633
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As a specialist in general adult outpatient psychiatry, Dr. Arafat is committed to providing compassionate, down-to-earth care tailored to each individual. His ideal clients are those who are proactive and patient in their mental health journey. He prioritizes treating every patient as a unique human being, focusing on creating effective medication regimens in collaboration with each of them. Whether the patient is managing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or other psychiatric conditions, his goal is to support them with personalized treatment strategies that empower his patients to lead a fulfilling life.
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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.
Dr. Arafat remains dedicated to ensuring that care is not just available but also truly accommodating and responsive to the well-being of each of his patients.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $199
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Humana
- MedCost
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Amar Arafat
Psychiatrist, DO
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: North Carolina / 2024-01038 Amar Arafat
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, DO, Graduated 2020
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- ADHD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Gambling
- Grief
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Animo Sano Psychiatry
5501 Fortunes Ridge Drive
Suite P
Durham, NC 27713
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Additional Location
Animo Sano Psychiatry
2741 Campus Walk Avenue
Bldg 400 Number-200
Durham, NC 27705
(984) 217-5633Nearby Areas
Counties
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Amar Arafat
Psychiatrist, DO