The best-in-class Behavioral Healthcare

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Animo Sano Psychiatry treats a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and sleep disorders, among others. In addition to the treatment of these noted conditions, Animo Sano Psychiatry also operates an ADHD Specialty Clinic.

Accepted Insurance Plans

We Help You Manage
Your Behavioral Health

Whether you’re just taking the first step in bringing back joy and normalcy to your life, or you’re resuming mental health care, we are by your side. Here’s why you can rely on us.

Animo Sano Psychiatry's mission is to provide high quality and accessible patient care. Our providers devote the time needed to assess each patient individually, to listen fully to their story to ensure we're treating the whole person. We stay connected and engaged with our patients throughout their treatment to ensure we're meeting expectations every step along the way.

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Animo Sano Psychiatry's mission is to provide high quality and accessible patient care. Our providers devote the time needed to assess each patient individually, to listen fully to their story to ensure we're treating the whole person. We stay connected and engaged with our patients throughout their treatment to ensure we're meeting expectations every step along the way.

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Our providers believe that each patient is unique. We'll review all available treatment options and build your personalized treatment plan together to ensure we're setting the right goals and aiming for the right outcomes.

Consulting Patients

Your treatment with Animo Sano Psychiatry is a "partnership" with our entire team, who will be rooting for your success every step of the way! Our team is available to take your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Feat ADHD

Our patients are more than productive beings. That’s why we’d like to help you not only when your mental health reflects on your performance at work or in school, but to improve your overall wellbeing. We can help you identify and achieve your family, social, spiritual, physical, as well as academic and occupational goals.

Review Results

We apply evidence-based questionnaires to get a true picture of the patient’s condition.

Six Dots

“What a fantastic psychiatrist’s office. I’ve only had two appointments so far, but both the doctor and PA spent significant time with me listening to my story and helping to answer all of my questions. If you’re looking for quality ADHD care, this is the place!”

Meet Your Providers

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Mina Boazak - Managing Director

Mina Boazak

Meet Mina, a dedicated psychiatrist and researcher with a passion for behavioral health care. With expertise in ADHD and a strong understanding of public health policy, Mina is committed to expanding access to care and addressing issues of interoperability in healthcare technology.
As the founder of Animo Sano Psychiatry, Mina’s goal is to provide personalized, comprehensive care for his patients. With a focus on the individual and their unique story, Mina and his team strive to help patients achieve their goals and passions. Mina’s work at Animo Sano is driven by his belief that a healthy mind is key to overall wellness. Mina would be honored to assist you in your journey towards wellness.

Sarah “Sally” Creekmore

Sarah “Sally” Creekmore

Sally has a great love for medicine and helping people. She completed her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Jefferson College of Health Sciences. During that time, she developed a passion for psychiatry. Sally enjoys getting to know her patients and helping them achieve their goals and she has already won the hearts of our patients. Sally has a great passion for treating patients with Depression and Anxiety and is excited to connect with everyone and help them become the best versions of themselves.

Maddison Henley

Maddison Henley

“Seeing patient improvement throughout treatment” is what Maddison describes as her “motivator.” Maddison also describes her family and friends as a source of motivation to “be the best version of myself.” “One of the quotes I live by,” said Maddison, is “it is well.” “To me, accepting what I cannot change during the day and making the best out of a situation allows me to keep a positive outlook throughout my day.”

Maddison achieved both her Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Mercer University in Georgia and has been practicing in various mental health outpatient settings since 2021.

Kelly Zoe Pruitt Sheppard

Kelly Zoe Pruitt Sheppard

Kelly is passionate about helping clients achieve their therapy goals. She achieved her Master’s in Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, and has been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) since 2013, in various outpatient and residential settings.

Kelly considers her therapeutic approach as “eclectic” and draws upon multiple theoretical orientations and techniques, including behavioral and person-centered therapy. Kelly’s therapeutic approach can help patients in dealing with anxiety, depression, eating & personality disorders, trauma, and many other issues.

Kelly’s relatable and “non-judgmental” approach includes developing a trusting clinical alliance early on in the treatment process with her clients.

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Pamela Campbell

Pamela has always had a love for medicine and felt privileged to help others. “I’m aware that our work to help patients improve their mental health, helps not only the individual, but also impacts their family members and all spheres of their lives.” said Pamela. “Being able to provide “Individualized, high-quality care was a big motivator for my interest in joining the Animo Sano Team”.”

Pamela achieved a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from PACE University in New York, and her Physician Assistant Certification from Wake Forest University.

Pamela has been a Physician Assistant since 2001 in various outpatient settings in both Medical and Behavioral Health clinics.

MacKenzie Kirchner

MacKenzie Kirchner

With a lifelong commitment to behavioral health, MacKenzie is a professional and empathetic PA-C with experience in medical management, telemedicine, CBT, and lifestyle changes. Her education includes a Masters of Medical Science from Mercer University with a focus on Physician Assistant Studies, including an addiction management rotation and special lectures on LGBTQ safe medicine. As a former patient advocate and MA at a non-profit clinic, she understands the importance of serving underserved populations.

Stefanie Solomon - PA

Stefanie Solomon

With a Masters in Science from Philadelphia University and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, Stefanie brings a unique combination of educational and clinical experience to her role as a Physician Assistant. She is involved in all aspects of patient care including taking detailed histories and physical exams, developing and implementing treatment plans, and prescribing medications. Her expertise includes management of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health conditions, as well as evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses through telehealth platforms. Stefanie’s commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care is evident in all that she does.

Charlotte Sime

Charlotte Sime

Charlotte is a highly experienced counseling professional with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling and Christian Education with over a decade of experience providing mental health and substance abuse services to children, adolescents, adults and families. She has a proven track record of delivering high quality services in various settings, including outpatient clinics, crisis walk-in clinics and juvenile justice centers. Charlotte is a compassionate and empathetic counselor, skilled in using integrative care and evidence-based interventions to help clients manage their problems and find solutions to their personal issues. She is also an effective leader with demonstrated success in supervising and developing new clinicians, building relationships with stakeholders, and running day-to-day operations of a clinic.

Natalie “Ruth” Ball

Natalie “Ruth” Ball

As a skilled Physician Assistant with a background in both primary care and behavioral health, Ruth brings a unique combination of knowledge and experience to her patients. With a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from South University and a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University, she has honed her skills to provide exceptional care to patients in need. Ruth’s career has taken her to various clinics, including B&D Integrated Health Services, where she served as a Physician Assistant, and Mindpath Care Centers, where she provided behavioral health care. Ruth is proud to have also served as a Physician Assistant at Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic, providing primary care to those in need. With a passion for helping others, Ruth is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to all her patients.

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Get Started in 7 Easy Steps

Ensure your health and well being using behavioral health services offered by the Animo Sano team.

Here’s What Our Patients Say About Our Clinic

The mission of the clinic is to be the best-in-class solution for high-quality and accessible behavioral health care.

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Let’s take your first step towards recovery, together.
Shain Stodt
Shain Stodt
2023-01-19
I had a really helpful, supportive experience working with a doctor from this group. I definitely recommend them.
laney price
laney price
2022-11-28
Nothing but positive things to say about Maddison Henley. She truly listens to my concerns and always answers any questions I have. I have never worked with a more amazing provider!
Ashley Rogers
Ashley Rogers
2022-11-22
Dr. Boazak and his team are absolutely incredible. Dr. B is such a wonderful, kind, and compassionate psychiatrist; One of the best I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He helped me when no one else would or could (even over my pain doctors when coming off rough medication - he was there for me and completely understood what to do). I would highly recommend Dr. Boazak to anyone struggling with their mental health! Please don’t hesitate if you’re in a dark place, he will not judge you or slight you, like some psychiatrists I’ve dealt with in the past. He’s truly on your side and will do everything in his power to help you find the light again, and yourself. Thanks so much for all you do, Doc!
Sergio Vargas
Sergio Vargas
2022-11-09
Very professional, they answered all of my questions and also gave me very good advice.
Frankie Freeman
Frankie Freeman
2022-11-09
Aside from the session with Pamela, the process of conducting this virtual session was seamless. Whatever program is in place to conduct the session was extremely user friendly to the patient/client. I believe that even for patients/clients that are not very familiar with similar technology, this would be the easiest!
Emi Depablo
Emi Depablo
2022-10-27
Ms Campbell has great listening skills making her patient and knowledgeable. She asks good questions and follows through if medication needs to be refilled.

Our Locations

We see patients virtually across the state of north carolina and in-person in Durham & Winston Salem

5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr. Suite P, Durham, NC 27713, United States

919-391-7202

info@animosanopsychiatry.com

*Inquire about additional availability (we see patients after hours!)

Winston Salem Office 615 Street, St. George Square Ct Suite 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27103

919-391-7202

info@animosanopsychiatry.com

*Inquire about additional availability (we see patients after hours!)

Our Locations

We see patients virtually across the state of north carolina and in-person in Durham & Winston Salem

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are in network with Medicare, BCBS, Humana, United Healthcare/Optum Health, Tricare, and  and also accept “self-pay” and patients with “out of network” benefits; for patients that have confirmed their  “out of network,” benefits with their insurance company, we are happy to provide an appropriate “superbill” record for you to share with your insurance so that you can seek reimbursement for your visit/s. We recommend contacting your insurance directly to ensure your benefits allow you to seek services from an “out of network” mental health  provider office.

For patients with Cigna, Oscar Health, or Oxford Health: While we are not “in network” with these insurers, we do have an agreement with Headway, and can see patients in our practice if the patient registers through the Headway platform – please contact our main number at 919-391-7202 for further assistance if you have the above noted insurance.

In the event that a patient may need to provide their insurance company with our providers’ NPI #’s, here they are:

Mina Bozoak, MD, NPI # 1104209329

Sarah Creekmore, PA-C, NPI # 1992277560

Pamela Campbell, PA-C, # 1609890664

Maddison Henley, PA-C, #1093381774

Kelly Pruitt Sheppard, LCMHC, # 1962172916

Animo Sano Psychiatry treats a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and sleep disorders, among others. In addition to the treatment of these noted conditions, Animo Sano Psychiatry also operates an ADHD Specialty Clinic.
It is important to note that in our diagnostic approach, we do not perform neuropsychiatric testing. If neuropsychiatric testing is necessary we will work with you to find a provider in your area.

Yes, we are accepting new patients. All adolescent (14 and older) and adult patients seeking mental health care are welcome at our clinic.

Documents can be sent via fax at 919-391-7203 or via email at info@animosanopsychiatry.com. Please make sure that your first name, last name, and Date of Birth are included in the email.

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