Board certified

Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, LGBTQIA+

Medication/Psychiatry

Online in North Carolina

13 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Tamiqua accepts 30 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Caresource

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost NC

Medicare NC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

State Health Plan | North Carolina

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$325

first session

$210

subsequent sessions

About Tamiqua

Tamiqua is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) who diagnose, treat, and manage various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, trauma/PTSD, and many others. Her practice foundation is built upon compassion and empathy focusing on care of young and older adults.

Tamiqua completed her Master's Degree at University of Cincinnati where she earned her Family Nurse Practitioner education. After working in various settings, she learned that many people experience mental health challenges. This led her to return to school at Liberty University, where she earned her Post Master's education as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Tamiqua also earned her Bachelors in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University and her Associates Degree in Nursing from Wake Technical Community College. Tamiqua possesses an extended history of patient care and provides an open relaxed atmosphere allowing her patients to feel heard and included. Her care consists of individualized treatment plans that may include a variety of options such as psychiatric medication management, concise psychotherapy, and/or non pharmaceutical alternatives with promotion of lifestyle changes to help aid in the restoration of better mental health.

You are not alone. Tamiqua has the compassion and experience to help support your pathway to better mental health. Contact her today to schedule an appointment.

"Let’s strive together towards improvement of your mental health."

Get to know Tamiqua

Why did you decide to become a psychiatric provider?

I decided to become a psychiatric provider because mental health is significantly underserved but requires just as much care as physical health.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I chose to practice at Thriveworks because it allows providers to meet the needs of their patients where they are no matter how far the distance.

What inspires you?

People who have healthy fun lives.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am defined by integrity which I believe is the foundation for any type of relationship.

Does Tamiqua prescribe medications effective for the treatment of ADHD?

Yes - when clinically appropriate, Tamiqua may prescribe both non-stimulant and stimulant (adults only) medication for the treatment of ADHD.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesTrauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, LGBTQIA+, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Relationships, Sleep / Insomnia, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Men’s Issues, Coping Skills, Military / Veteran

ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)