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Our team

Our clinical team

Licensed clinicians and psychiatric providers who stay with you from assessment through discharge.

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Overview

Clinical leadership

Ben Taylor, LCMHC-S, is Clinical Director of Novaris Behavioral Health. He brings more than 15 years of experience in mental health care, including day treatment, school-based therapy, and clinical leadership. His clinical work centers on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), with particular depth in anxiety and OCD. Ben holds a master's degree in counseling from Milligan University and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina.

Licensed clinicians lead every group

Psychiatric care on site and by telehealth

One treatment team from admission to discharge

Care coordinated with your outside providers, with your consent

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Who it helps

How our team works

Every client has a primary therapist, a psychiatric provider when medication is part of the plan, and a treatment team that reviews progress together.

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What’s included

Who you'll work with

Each role has a clear job in your care.

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Clinical Director

Oversees treatment quality, clinical supervision, and program design.

Primary therapist

Leads your individual sessions and many of your groups, and coordinates your treatment plan.

Psychiatric providers

Psychiatric evaluation and medication management, on site and by telehealth.

Admissions coordinator

Your first point of contact for questions, scheduling, and insurance verification.

Care coordination

With your consent, we work with your outside therapist, prescriber, or primary care doctor so nothing falls through the cracks.

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Care model

Why adults choose Novaris

Same-day assessment

Call and we can often assess you the same day, then recommend PHP, IOP, or another level of care.

One consistent team

The same therapists and prescribers follow your care from admission through discharge.

Capped census

Small groups and a limited census, so you get real individual attention.

Planned aftercare

Before you finish, we help line up weekly therapy, psychiatric follow-up, and a written relapse prevention plan.

FAQ

Questions about our team

Are your clinicians licensed?

Yes. Groups and individual sessions are led by licensed mental health professionals, and medication care is provided by licensed psychiatric prescribers.

Can I keep my current therapist or psychiatrist?

Usually, yes. With your written consent, we coordinate with your outside providers during treatment and hand care back to them at discharge.

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Admissions

Getting started is simple

Reach out

Start with a private call or message. We’ll answer questions, explain next steps, and help you understand your options without pressure.

Quick assessment

We’ll ask a few questions about what’s going on, your goals, and your schedule, then recommend the right level of care (PHP or IOP).

Start treatment

If it’s a fit, you’ll start with a clear plan and a consistent team, focused on skills and support you can use in daily life from week one.

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Start with a simple conversation

If you’re considering PHP or IOP, our admissions team can answer questions, explain options, and guide you through next steps.

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