Tri-Star Counseling has expanded its behavioral health offerings by adding psychiatric evaluation and medication management services through the appointment of Malerie Bolinsky, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. The move positions the practice to deliver a more integrated continuum of care to patients across Tennessee and Virginia.

Integrated Psychiatric Care Added to Existing Counseling Services

The newly introduced psychiatric services complement the psychotherapy programs already offered at Tri-Star Counseling, creating a coordinated model in which patients can receive both talk therapy and clinical psychiatric support under one practice. Malerie Bolinsky leads the expanded psychiatric program, bringing board-certified expertise in psychiatric evaluation and medication management to the organization.

The addition addresses a clinically significant gap that many behavioral health practices face: patients who require both psychotherapeutic support and pharmacological intervention have historically needed to coordinate care across separate providers. With this expansion, Tri-Star Counseling now offers both services within a single practice framework, reducing barriers associated with fragmented care.

Conditions Covered Under the Expanded Program

The psychiatric services program is designed to evaluate and treat a broad range of mental health conditions. Anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and mood disorders are among the diagnoses supported through the new service line. Patients presenting with these conditions can now access psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management directly through Tri-Star Counseling.

The scope of conditions covered reflects the range of mental health challenges commonly seen in the communities the practice serves across the two-state region. By extending psychiatric services to address these diagnoses, the practice aims to meet patients at varying stages of their mental health treatment journey - from initial evaluation through long-term care coordination.

Access Across Tennessee and Virginia Through Clinic and Telehealth

Tri-Star Counseling serves patients through its clinic located in Colonial Heights/Kingsport, which serves as the in-person hub for psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits. In addition to on-site appointments, the practice offers telehealth consultations, extending the reach of its psychiatric services to patients in Tennessee and Virginia who may face geographic or logistical barriers to in-person care.

The telehealth component is particularly relevant in rural and underserved areas of both states, where access to board-certified psychiatric providers can be limited. By offering remote consultations alongside clinic-based visits, Tri-Star Counseling broadens the patient population that can realistically access structured psychiatric evaluation and medication management without extended travel or wait times associated with locating independent psychiatric providers.

About Tri-Star Counseling

Tri-Star Counseling is a behavioral health practice located in the Colonial Heights/Kingsport area, providing psychotherapy and psychiatric services to patients across Tennessee and Virginia. The practice offers in-person appointments at its clinic as well as telehealth consultations, supporting individuals with a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and mood disorders. Psychiatric evaluation and medication management services are provided by Malerie Bolinsky, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

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Contact Information:

Tri-Star Counseling

210 Colonial Heights Rd.
Kingsport, Tennessee 37663
United States

Brent Metcalf
+1-423-430-9687
https://tri-starcounseling.com