Dr. Valerie L. Augustus, MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Valerie L. Augustus, MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(43)
2205 WEST STREET GERMANTOWN TN, 38138
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About

 
Christian Psychiatric Services is the private practice of Dr. Valerie Augustus and is located in Germantown, Tennessee, where we proudly serve the greater Memphis metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring cities of Little Rock, Arkansas; West Memphis, Arkansas; Southaven, Mississippi; Olive Branch, Mississippi; and Tupelo, Mississippi. We are committed to providing excellent mental health care and improving patients' quality of life. We were recognized as the #1 Mental Health Practice in Memphis by the Commercial Appeal and Memphis Most in 2017. Additionally, Dr. Augustus has been elected a Top Doctor in 2018, 2019 and 2020. For more about CPS, check out their website at www.christianpsychiatric.com.
 
Dr. Augustus has over 20 years of experience in adult psychiatry and 18 years in private practice. With a calling to holistically address the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of people, she emphasizes a healthy diet and regular physical activity, while optionally integrating her spiritual beliefs and principles into each patient's healing process. In 2011, Dr. Augustus began offering TMS as a proven and effective alternative to traditional medication for patients dealing with depression and unfavorable reactions to antidepressants. FDA-cleared in 2008, TMS is a non-medication, outpatient treatment option generally tolerated well by patients; find out more about TMS at www.christianpsychiatric.com/about-tms.
 
 

Education and Training

Louisiana State University Medical Center/Shreveport

La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1992

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1992

Provider Details

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Dr. Valerie L. Augustus, MD
Dr. Valerie L. Augustus, MD's Expert Contributions
  • How do drugs affect cognitive testing results at the hospital?

    This is a very complicated situation and it is important to first say that I cannot second guess the decisions of the medical team treating your father. I would suggest that you reach out to those who treated your father. It will be important to get the hospital records that show that your father was impaired after receiving the ativan . It might also be helpful to have your father's cognitive status re-evaluated now that he seems clear, this can rule in or out whether there is really any cognitive impairment. If your father wishes to continue to drive, it is going to be necessary to show documented proof that he is not cognitively impaired. READ MORE

  • Can a breakup cause a nervous breakdown?

    When there is a disruption in an important relationship, an emotional response is to be expected. The degree of that response will differ from one person to the next. For one person it may temporarily cause depression, anxiety, low motivation, loss of appetite, etc. For another individual, they may experience similar symptoms but in addition, they may find it hard to function in their usual daily activities. In either case, it is important to reach out to others in your support system or possibly a professional counselor. READ MORE

  • What is prescribed for anxiety and depression?

    There are multiple medications prescribed for anxiety and depression. A full evaluation by a qualified professional is necessary to determine the best medication for each individual. READ MORE

  • Do I have an eating disorder?

    It is not possible to diagnose you without a full assessment. You should seek a mental health professional to do this. READ MORE

  • Can stress and anxiety cause sleep problems?

    It is very common for people to develop sleep problems due to anxiety. READ MORE

  • I get nauseous after meeting a guy I like?

    My recommendation would be for you to have a full psychological evaluation and possible counseling to uncover the cause of the symptoms you describe. READ MORE

  • What can I take to calm my nerves?

    It is not advisable to make medication recommendations to someone that I have not examined. You should seek a medical professional if you believe that your anxiety requires medication. READ MORE

  • Is it bad to take antidepressants for many years?

    This is a decision that has to be made by the individual taking the medication and their prescribing physician. There are many individuals that take antidepressants for years without detrimental effects. READ MORE

  • Where can I get diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

    I would recommend that you seek out help from a qualified mental health professional. READ MORE

  • What vitamins help control anger?

    I know of no vitamins that have evidence that support their usefulness for controlling anger. Counseling may be more helpful to get at the cause of the anger. READ MORE

  • Can I do virtual therapy for anxiety?

    Many therapists and other mental health professionals are doing virtual therapy for patients. I know of no reason why you could not do virtual therapy for anxiety. READ MORE

  • What foods should you eat to lose weight?

    I usually recommend to patients that the goal is to eat a healthy, balanced diet. I recommend eating healthy sources of protein such as fish and chicken and a good variety of plant based foods such as kale, spinach, broccoli, beans, etc. I usually also recommend that they add at least thirty minutes of aerobic exercise five days per week and some weight training. It is always helpful to have a good baseline physical exam with your BMI established before embarking on a weight loss program. READ MORE

  • How do doctors test for geriatric depression?

    Depression can be assessed by questionnaire or by an in person exam by a qualified practitioner. If dementia is suspected there are additional exams necessary to rule this out. READ MORE

  • Does high functioning anxiety give you speech issues?

    Anxiety can cause many symptoms in individuals affected with it. Some people will find that they become flushed when speaking, their heart may race, they may stutter, they may lose their train of thought mid-sentence, etc. Public speaking is the most problematic situation for people afflicted with anxiety. READ MORE

  • Which antidepressant medication is the least addictive?

    Antidepressants as a class are not considered to be addictive. Once a person has taken an antidepressant for a period of time, one month or more, it is best to taper from the drug rather than stopping it abruptly. This is not a sign of being addicted to the medication. READ MORE

  • How long does generalized anxiety disorder last?

    Anxiety is a disorder that has a waxing and waning course. This means that there are times when the symptoms are fairly mild and there are times when the symptoms cause significant difficulty with daily functioning. Generalized anxiety disorder means that a person tends to worry excessively about things that most people worry about to some degree. As a person resolves the problematic situations, the anxiety symptoms tend to abate. READ MORE

  • What is talk therapy used for?

    Counseling or "talk therapy" is used to assist a person in addressing sources of distress that interfering with daily functioning. The therapist is an objective source of advice and guidance for the patient. The goal is to assist the patient to gain insight into their source of difficulty and to find constructive ways of addressing it. READ MORE

  • Can anxiety cause a stroke?

    A stroke is caused when the blood supply is cut off or severely limited in an area of the brain. Anxiety can cause a person to feel as if they are having a heart attack and other serious medical problems. I am not aware of any incidence in which anxiety has caused a stroke. READ MORE

  • How does geriatric psychiatry help the elderly?

    People continue to have issues that they need to work through regardless of their age. There is therefore still a need to assist older individuals who are struggling with issues related to aging, losing loved ones, loss of independence, etc. READ MORE

  • How do I know if I have bipolar or borderline personality disorder?

    The best way to distinguish which disorder you may have is to have a professional evaluation by either a psychologist or psychiatrist. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Adult Psychiatry

Awards

  • #1 Mental Health Practice 2017 Commercial Appeal and Memphis Most 
  • Top Doctor 2018 Findatopdoc.com 
  • Top Doctor 2019 Findatopdoc.com 

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
  • Adjustment Disorder

Dr. Valerie L. Augustus, MD's Practice location

Christian Psychiatric Services

2205 WEST STREET -
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
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Dr. Valerie L. Augustus, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 43 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Valerie L. Augustus, who serves the population of Germantown, Tennessee. Valerie Augustus, MD, is a highly trained and qualified psychiatrist with over 20 years of practicing medicine. With a holistic approach to psychiatry, she utilizes her extensive expertise to provide emotional, physical as well as spiritual counseling to her patients. Upon completing her bachelor’s degree in microbiology at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, she went on to attend Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport and obtain her Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1992. After completing her residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center of New Orleans in 1996, Dr. Augustus relocated to Memphis, Tennessee. Here, she worked at Charter Lakeside before deciding to branch out and establish her own private practice – Christian Psychiatric Services, PLC. In 2011, Dr. Augustus made a landmark decision within psychiatry and became the first physician in Memphis to begin offering an FDA-approved, non-invasive, and non-medication treatment for depression called transcranial magnetic stimulation – or TMS. With a great success rate and proven results, she has treated well over 50 TMS patients. As a licensed physician board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult Psychiatry, Dr. Augustus treats a wide range of conditions – from anxiety and depressive disorders, to panic attacks and bipolar disorders – and continues to serve the greater Memphis metropolitan area at her office in Germantown, Tennessee. Psychology is the science of behavior and mind, including conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope and diverse interests that, when taken together, seek an understanding of the emergent properties of brains, and all the variety of epiphenomena they manifest. As a social science it aims to understand individuals and groups by establishing general principles and researching specific cases.

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