Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Adolescent Child & Adult Psychiatry (ACAP) – Raleigh, NC

At Adolescent Child & Adult Psychiatry (ACAP), we provide answers to common questions about psychiatric evaluations, ADHD testing, autism evaluations, anxiety and depression treatment, medication management, GeneSight genetic testing, insurance coverage, and patient services for children, adolescents, and adults in North Carolina.

🧠 What conditions do you treat?

We provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for:

• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Anxiety disorders

• Depression and mood disorders

• Bipolar disorder

• OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

• Sleep and behavioral concerns

• Other mental health conditions

🧪 Do you offer ADHD and autism testing?

Yes. We provide comprehensive ADHD evaluations and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments.

ADHD testing evaluates attention, focus, impulsivity, and executive functioning.
Autism evaluations assess social communication, sensory processing, behavioral patterns, and developmental history.

We also evaluate for overlapping conditions such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.

💊 Do you provide medication management?

Yes. We offer psychiatric medication management for children, adolescents, and adults.

This includes medications for:

• ADHD

• Anxiety disorders

• Depression

• Bipolar disorder

• Mood instability

• OCD and PTSD symptoms

🧬 What is GeneSight genetic testing?

GeneSight® is a pharmacogenomic (genetic) test that helps guide psychiatric medication selection.

It evaluates how your genes affect:

• Medication metabolism

• Drug-gene interactions

• Response to antidepressants, ADHD medications, and mood stabilizers

• Risk of side effects

GeneSight supports precision psychiatry, helping reduce trial-and-error medication prescribing.

🧬 Do you test for MTHFR and methylation issues?

Genetic testing such as GeneSight may provide insight into MTHFR gene variants and methylation pathways.

These pathways may influence:

• Neurotransmitter function

• Folate and vitamin B12 metabolism

• Mood regulation and energy

• Medication response in some patients

In some cases, this may help guide discussion around methylated vs. standard B12 supplementation as part of individualized care.

📦 How does GeneSight testing work?

GeneSight testing is completed at home.

A kit is shipped directly to your home via FedEx. You complete a simple cheek swab and return the kit using prepaid FedEx packaging. Results are typically available within a few days and reviewed with your provider.

💰 Do you accept insurance?

💰 Do you accept insurance?

Yes. We accept the following major insurance plans:

• Aetna (including the North Carolina State Health Plan)

• Ambetter

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Cigna / Evernorth

• MedCost

• TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Standard

• UnitedHealthcare / Optum

🏥 Do you offer telehealth appointments?

Yes. We offer both in-person and telehealth psychiatric and therapy services, depending on clinical need and provider availability.

👨‍👩‍👧 Do you treat children, teens and adults?

Yes. ACAP provides psychiatric services for:

• Children

• Adolescents

• Adults

📋 How do I schedule an appointment?

You can contact our office through the Contact page or Patient Portal to request:

• Psychiatric evaluations

• ADHD testing

• Therapy services

• Medication management visits

• GeneSight genetic testing consultations

❓ What if I still have questions?

If your question is not listed here, please contact Adolescent Child & Adult Psychiatry (ACAP). Our team is happy to help with scheduling, insurance questions, and service information.