About Megan Peterson, PA-C

Megan felt called to pursue a career in psychiatry to help address the nationwide shortage of competent and compassionate mental healthcare providers. Megan earned her BS in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. She then went on to earn her MS in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University in Scranton, PA. During her clinical rotations, she was able to see first-hand how inaccessible our mental health care system is currently. Her previous experience as a PA-C working in mental health was in a rural underserved community in North Carolina. Using a holistic and patient-centered approach, Megan listens to patients' needs, preferences, and goals to work together to make an individualized treatment plan. Megan utilizes both psychotherapy and medication management to help patients achieve a healthier mindset. Megan is looking forward to exploring everything Asheville has to offer and she is excited to work with her patients to help manage their mental health concerns.

Education & Certifications

– Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University
– Associate of Science, Biology from Community College of Allegheny County
– Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh

Conditions Treated

Adjustment Concerns
Alcohol Use
Anger
Anxiety / Stress
Bipolar I & II
Depression
Depression with Psychosis
Depression with Suicidality
Developmental Disability / Autism
Drug Use
Gender Confirmation Surgery Evaluation
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Grief
Impulse Control (non-alcohol / drug)
Irritability
OCD
Personality Disorder
Phobias
Post-Partum / Pregnancy Depression
Psychosis
PTSD/Trauma
Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective
Severe Bipolar with Psychosis
Tourette's Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Treatment Resistant Depression
Women's Health - Hormonal Imbalance

Locations

Asheville - 1200 Ridgefield Blvd Suite 250, Asheville, NC 28806

Insurance Accepted

Don’t see your plan? Call us at 855-501-1004 to see if you are covered.

Insurance plans may vary by location and are subject to change.

Reviews

October 6, 2021

She listened to my concerns and addressed them.

September 20, 2021

Megan is just so kind. She really makes me feel at ease.

September 13, 2021

Very helpful! The office staff is amazing and Meghan Peterson was very good and tried to get to know me. She read my file and asked questions based on that, which I appreciated.

September 10, 2021

she said your feelings about the situation are valid which no mental health professional had done before. I felt listened to the entire time. She was very helpful.

September 8, 2021

The provider is very understanding of my symptoms. Easy to communicate with on how I feel

August 26, 2021

She was sooooooo cool =

August 25, 2021

Ms Peterson is fantastic. She helped change me to a more effective med during a really bad time in my life. She listens, she cares and she s darn good!

August 25, 2021

She listened and made great suggestions.

May 26, 2021

It was quick to get an appointment and the PA really listened to me and was present and calm.

Megan Peterson

Physician Assistant

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