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Personalized, never generic
We tailor every treatment plan to the individual, taking into account your unique history and current mental health needs to guide your care.
About the practice
Individualized Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Needs
Dr. Yerrapu provides comprehensive psychiatric care, focusing on both medical and therapeutic approaches to help patients better understand themselves and improve their mental well-being. Before founding Abhaya Behavioral Health in 2023, she gained extensive clinical experience across various healthcare organizations.
Missouri-licensed
Telehealth available
16+ insurers accepted
Meet the provider
Dr. Swarnalatha Yerrapu, MD
Dr. Yerrapu provides comprehensive psychiatric care, focusing on both medical and therapeutic approaches to help patients better understand themselves and improve their mental well-being. Before founding Abhaya Behavioral Health in 2023, she gained extensive clinical experience across various healthcare organizations.
Dr. Yerrapu transitioned to private practice after witnessing a dire need for high-quality, timely, and accessible psychiatric services in her community. Her practice centers on improving her patients' overall quality of life through individualized, evidence-based care. She tailors each treatment plan to the specific needs of the individual, combining medication management with behavioral and social interventions while closely coordinating care with each patient's therapist.
Her clinical services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, supportive psychotherapy, and secure telehealth follow-ups when appropriate.
Dr. Yerrapu earned her medical degree in India before moving to the United States. She completed her residency in general psychiatry at Bergen Regional Medical Center in New Jersey and completed additional training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Missouri. She is licensed to practice psychiatry in Missouri.
Dr. Swarnalatha Yerrapu
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Methodology
Current focus
Choose between convenient in-person visits and / or HIPAA-compliant virtual consultations.
How we work
Three things that shape every visit
These are the commitments behind every recommendation, every prescription, and every conversation in this practice.
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Evidence with a human face
We discuss evidence based treatment options with you, covering medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes so you can make confident, informed decisions.
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Care that fits real life
Whether you prefer meeting face-to-face or connecting through our encrypted telehealth platform, we provide personalized care that fits seamlessly into your schedule.
Practice profile
Care details at a glance
Key details for patients considering care with Abhaya Behavioral Health.
Practice
Abhaya Behavioral Health
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Care model
Pharmacological Management
Telehealth
Available across Missouri
Languages spoken
English, Telugu, Hindi
Ages seen
Adolescents (12+) and adults
"Abhaya (अभय) is a Sanskrit word that means fearless, without fear, free from anxiety. It is also a gesture of the open hand, offered in protection and welcome. We chose this name because it names both the work and the welcome: care that helps you feel less afraid, in a place where you are met with safety and respect."
From the practice's founding notes
Care standards
What patients can expect
The practice is designed around clear communication, privacy-conscious processes, and evidence-informed care.
A small practice on purpose
Built to keep care personal
Abhaya Behavioral Health was founded in Columbia, Missouri.
We chose to stay small so that the people who come to us can reach us, can be seen on time, and can trust that their provider knows their story.
- Most major insurance plans accepted
- Transparent self-pay rates
- Adolescents (12+) and adults
- Evidence-based, kind, unhurried care
If you're looking for a psychiatrist, we are accepting new patients.
Ready to talk?
Call Dr. Yerrapu's office to request an appointment and discuss the next steps.