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  • Great question :). We pronounce it So-LEE-duh.

    The name was chosen to reflect a sense of steadiness, strength, and support — values that guide our approach to psychiatric care.

  • Who We Treat / Services Offered

    Solida Behavioral Health, PLLC provides outpatient telepsychiatry services for adults seeking psychiatric evaluation and medication management for common mental health concerns. Our care is especially well-suited for high-functioning adults, professionals, adult students, parents, and others who are managing life on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep problems, stress, burnout, or mood-related symptoms.

    We commonly work with adults who are trying to stay engaged in work, school, relationships, parenting, and daily responsibilities, but feel that their mental health symptoms are beginning to interfere with their quality of life.

    We commonly treat symptoms related to:

    • Depression

    • Anxiety disorders

    • Panic attacks

    • ADHD

    • Insomnia and sleep-related concerns

    • Mood-related symptoms

    • OCD-related symptoms

    • Trauma-related symptoms

    • Stress, burnout, and adjustment-related concerns

    Our approach begins with a careful assessment of your symptoms, history, goals, and current life circumstances. When medication is clinically appropriate, we work with you to develop a treatment plan that is practical, personalized, and monitored over time. We also recognize that mental health is influenced by many factors, so treatment may include discussion of therapy, sleep habits, physical activity, stress management, routines, and other whole-person strategies that support long-term improvement.

    *Solida Behavioral Health currently serves adults age 18 and older.

    Services We Do Not Provide

    *At this time, Solida Behavioral Health does not manage Bipolar I Disorder, schizophrenia, or related psychotic disorders.

    Solida Behavioral Health, PLLC does not currently provide:

    • Medication-Assisted Treatment or Substance use disorder treatment

    • Psychological testing or formal psychological evaluations including Autism spectrum disorder evaluations.

    • Disability or FMLA evaluations/forms

    • Emotional support animal letters

    • Forensic evaluations

    • Emergency or crisis services

    *Patients may request copies of their medical records when appropriate to assist with care coordination or other clinical processes.

    Solida Behavioral Health is not an emergency or crisis service. Patients experiencing a psychiatric emergency, thoughts of harming themselves or others, severe withdrawal symptoms, or any immediate safety concern should call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

  • We do not provide professional therapy services. While your visits may include brief supportive, behavioral, motivational, or CBT-informed interventions/techniques when clinically appropriate. Solida Behavioral Health, PLLC does not provide standalone therapy or ongoing counseling and should not replace care with a dedicated and professional therapist when regular therapy is recommended.

    Patients needing regular therapy are encouraged to work with a professional/licensed therapist and we can help connect you with trusted resources.

    If you allow it, we can coordinate care with your current therapist.

  • Solida Behavioral Health, PLLC was created for patients who want psychiatric care that feels thoughtful, personal, and collaborative — not rushed, not one-size-fits-all, not medication-first. Being a private practice means we are able to give patients the time needed to understand the full picture: symptoms, history, lifestyle, stressors, goals, and previous treatment experiences before making recommendations.

    Our approach is medication-informed, but not medication-only. While psychiatric medications can be helpful and sometimes necessary, we view them as one tool within a broader treatment plan. We address a variety of aspects of life because mental health is rarely explained by symptoms alone.

    At Solida, treatment is designed to be conservative, clear, and individualized. That means we aim to use medication thoughtfully, avoid unnecessary complexity when possible, explain the “why” behind recommendations, and create a plan that fits your life — not just a diagnosis

  • Your provider will be Zach Wood, PA-C, CAQ-Psy, the founder of Solida Behavioral Health, PLLC. He provides evaluations, medication management, integrative treatment planning, and supportive follow-up care for adults.

    Zach began his career as a primary care provider in Family Medicine prior to specializing in Psychiatry where he developed a strong foundation in comprehensive medical care. That experience proved how closely connected different aspects of health and life can be — and Psychiatry is no exception. Physical health, sleep, lifestyle, stress, medications, and medical conditions can influence mood, behaviors and overall functioning. At Solida, Zach uses this broader medical perspective to support a holistic, integrative approach to psychiatric care.

    Solida is intentionally designed as a small, provider-led practice, so you will not be passed between multiple clinicians or scheduled with someone you have not met. Zach will be the provider completing your intake, follow-up visits, medication decisions, and ongoing care planning.

    What is a PA-C?

    A PA-C, or Certified Physician Assistant, is a licensed medical provider trained to evaluate, diagnose, treat medical and psychiatric conditions, order testing when appropriate, and prescribe medications. PAs work in collaboration with physicians and provide care across many medical specialties, including psychiatry.

    What is a CAQ-Psy?

    CAQ-Psy stands for Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry. It is specialty credential offered by the NCCPA that recognizes advanced experience, knowledge, and training in psychiatric care. It means your provider has pursued additional psychiatry-specific qualification beyond general PA certification.

  • Solida Behavioral Health, PLLC is currently a cash-pay practice. We accept FSA/HSA cards as well. Insurance options are expected to be available soon.

    Current self-pay rates are:

    60 min intake: $250
    30 min follow-up visit: $150

    While insurance is not currently accepted, a *Superbill can be provided upon request. A superbill is a detailed receipt that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on your individual insurance plan.

    We accept major credit/debit cards as well as HSA/FSA cards. Patients may use an HSA/FSA card as their preferred payment method if accepted by their plan/card issuer. Patients are responsible for confirming eligibility with their plan administrator and for maintaining any receipts or documentation required for reimbursement or substantiation.

    *Payment is due at the time of service. A valid card is kept securely on file and will be charged for appointment fees, balances, late cancellation/no-show fees, or other patient-responsible costs in accordance with practice policies.

    *Solida uses a billing service to help manage payments, billing questions, claims processing once insurance is available, and related account support.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • You can reach us via our contact form, patient portal, email, and phone. We try our best to respond as quickly as possible.

  • We understand that life happens. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 24 hours’ notice. Appointments canceled with less than 24 hour notice may be subject to late cancellation fee ($50).

    No-showed/missed appointments will be subject to a no-show fee ($75).

    These policies protect time set aside for your care and for other patients needing appointments.

  • First make sure at least 24 hours prior, you have completed/signed all intake forms, uploaded a copy of a government-issued photo ID and, if using insurance, the front and back of current insurance card. This helps verify identity, confirm benefits, and reduce billing errors. Lastly, make sure you have a valid payment method on file.

    During the scheduling process, you will be sent a link to Telehealth visit.

    At the time of your appointment, You will need a private location, reliable internet connection, and a phone, tablet, or computer with video and audio capability. For safety and quality of care, appointments will not be completed while driving.

    ***Patients must be physically located in NC at the time of the appointment.

  • Some patients may need bloodwork, urine drug screening, or other health-related testing as part of psychiatric care. If planning to start/continue a controlled medication with Solida, a urine drug test (UDT) will be required. When testing is clinically appropriate, patients may be directed to a local lab such as Labcorp, Quest, Any Lab Test Now, ARCpoint Labs, or another appropriate testing location. Availability, cost, insurance coverage, and whether a clinician order is required may vary by test and location.

    1. Any Lab Test Now
      https://www.anylabtestnow.com/locations/

    2. ARCpoint Labs

      https://www.arcpointlabs.com/charlotte-midtown/find-your-location/

    3. Labcorp or Quest

    4. Request A Test

      https://requestatest.com/locations

    5. Labs/UDT may also be obtained through a Primary Care Physician with results sent to Solida for review.

  • Contact us here or via phone/email.