Apogee Behavioral Medicine

Mental and Behavioral Health • Hickory, NC • Since 2022 • 1 (Hickory) locations

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About

Apogee Behavioral Medicine is a North Carolina-based mental health care provider offering psychiatry, counseling & therapy, telehealth, medication management, college health, and Spravato treatment. The practice operates 10 offices nationwide (primarily in North Carolina) with its headquarters in Greensboro. Services focus on personalized mental health care and improved access to timely treatment. Key contact: info@apogeebmed.com; phone lines: (855) 409-9002 or (800) 887-8477. If you’re specifically seeking mental health services in Hickory, NC, Apogee has multiple NC locations and may be able to serve the Hickory area through nearby offices or telehealth, but no dedicated Hickory address is listed. Consider reaching out to confirm the closest location or telehealth availability.

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Clinic Type

Mental and Behavioral Health

Address

401 4th St SW, Suite 102, Hickory, NC 28602

Phone

(828) 630-7516

Email

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Opening Hours

monday 8:00am - 5:00pm; tuesday 8:00am - 5:00pm; wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm; thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; saturday Closed; sunday Closed

Website

https://apogeebehavioralmedicine.com/locations/nc/hickory/

Telehealth

Available for counseling, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management

Services Offered

Counseling & Therapy
Medication Management
Telehealth
Psychiatry

Team

Derek Ayers, DO — Psychiatrist
Ami Silva, LCMHC — Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Megan Jones, PMHNP-BC — Nurse Practitioner
Melissa Kerekes, MSW, LCSW — Social Worker
Julia Oesterle, LCSW — Social Worker
Miranda Harris, MD — Physician

Insurance & Payment

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Apogee Behavioral Medicine accepts most state and commercial insurance plans as well as Medicare and Medicaid, but coverage can vary.

Online scheduling, Phone scheduling, In-person appointments at Hickory location

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Where is the Apogee Behavioral Medicine Hickory location?

401 4th St SW, Suite 102, Hickory, NC 28602.

What services are offered at the Hickory clinic?

Psychiatry, Counseling & Therapy, Medication Management, and Telehealth services.

What types of mental health conditions are treated?

ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Schizophrenia, and more.

Can I receive telehealth care from the Hickory team?

Yes. In addition to in-person care at the Hickory clinic, telehealth appointments are available for counseling, therapy, psychiatry, and medication management services. You can explore telehealth options under Services > Telehealth.

Do I need referrals to make an appointment?

No. Referrals are not required for appointments at Apogee Behavioral Medicine. You can schedule an appointment online or call the Durham office directly at(828) 630-7516 to get started.

Does Apogee accept insurance at the Hickory location?

Apogee Behavioral Medicine accepts most state and commercial insurance plans as well as medicare and medicaid, but coverage can vary. Call (828) 630-7516 or check the bottom of the page for details.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Birdeye (Google reviews aggregated on Birdeye page): 4.2 / 5 (106 reviews (shown on page))
Google (via localitybiz page): 1 star (example review shown as ★☆☆☆☆) (Not specified on page snippet)
Wheree (review summary, updated July 2026): Not stated (summary only) (Not specified on page snippet)

Patients praise

Some reviewers describe caring, respectful interactions and feeling treated like a person
Mentioned positive feedback about staff/front-desk niceness and provider communication/education about side effects

Common complaints

Reports of problems with medication management (e.g., prior authorization issues, forgetting/refilling delays)
Complaints about billing/fees for missed appointments and perceived lack of patient-centered care
Overall reviews characterized as mixed with significant dissatisfaction for parts of service quality

"“...the following 3 months for a med. check ended up in a nightmare... prior authorization... turned into a real fiasco...”"

— Birdeye review text (Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Hickory)

"“The absolute worst experience I’ve ever had... This place only cares about money... ‘forget’ to send in your medicine for a week straight... They will charge you $150 for missing a 15 minute appointment...”"

— localitybiz.com review text (Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Hickory)

"“Just walking in the office called me down... The lady at the front was very nice. I saw Davette and I really liked her... She talked to me like a person instead of like someone that had mental problems... explained everything...”"

— localitybiz.com review text (Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Hickory)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].