Business Details
Your Trusted Psychiatry Practice in Mount Pleasant & Georgetown, SC
At White & McArthur Psychiatry, we take a practical, patient-centered approach to mental health care. Our team of highly specialized psychiatrists and mental health professionals is dedicated to building trusting relationships through comprehensive, individualized treatment. We prioritize creating a safe and comfortable environment where patients receive both psychiatric care and psychotherapy tailored to their unique needs. With decades of combined experience, our clinicians specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD, and other complex mental health conditions. We serve children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across Mount Pleasant and Georgetown, South Carolina, ensuring accessible, high-quality care that addresses both immediate concerns and long-term wellness.Our evidence-based practices integrate medication management with therapeutic interventions to deliver measurable improvements in mental health outcomes. As active members of the local medical community, we maintain affiliations with leading healthcare institutions and continuously refine our approaches through ongoing professional development. Our practice philosophy emphasizes transparency, ethical treatment, and collaboration with patients to achieve meaningful, lasting results.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Individual Therapy
ADHD Treatment
Trauma Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Bipolar Disorder Care
Child Psychiatry
Family Therapy
Highlights and features
- We combine psychiatric expertise with integrated psychotherapy for comprehensive treatment
- Our psychiatrists have 25+ years of combined clinical experience
- We provide individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs
- We use evidence-based practices proven to deliver measurable results
- We maintain offices in both Mount Pleasant and Georgetown for greater accessibility
Services
Psychiatric Evaluation
Our comprehensive psychiatric evaluations include detailed clinical interviews, symptom assessments, and diagnostic testing to create accurate treatment plans. Our board-certified psychiatrists use DSM-5 criteria to identify mental health conditions and develop evidence-based treatment strategies tailored to each patient's specific needs. This service serves as the foundation for all subsequent treatment decisions.
Medication Management
We provide expert medication management services with regular monitoring of treatment effectiveness and side effects. Our psychiatrists carefully consider each patient's medical history, current medications, and treatment goals when prescribing psychiatric medications. We emphasize conservative prescribing practices while maintaining flexibility to adjust treatment plans based on patient response and evolving clinical needs.
Individual Therapy
Our practice integrates various therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused techniques. Each therapy session focuses on building coping skills, addressing maladaptive thought patterns, and achieving specific treatment objectives. Our clinicians adapt therapeutic techniques to match each patient's developmental stage, cultural background, and personal preferences.
ADHD Treatment
We offer specialized assessment and treatment for ADHD across the lifespan, from childhood through adulthood. Our comprehensive approach includes diagnostic evaluations, behavioral interventions, and medication management when appropriate. We work closely with schools and families to implement effective strategies that improve focus, organization, and executive functioning in both academic and home environments.
Trauma Counseling
Our trauma-informed care addresses the effects of various traumatic experiences using evidence-based techniques like EMDR and cognitive processing therapy. We help patients develop grounding techniques, process traumatic memories, and rebuild emotional regulation skills. Treatment focuses on restoring a sense of safety and control while addressing the complex psychological effects of trauma exposure.
People
Debbie A. White, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. White has practiced psychiatry for over 25 years, specializing in adult psychiatry with expertise in mood disorders, substance abuse, and women's mental health. She graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1984 and completed her residency and fellowship in 1988-1989.
Patrick D. McArthur, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. McArthur specializes in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry with 19 years of Mount Pleasant practice experience. He completed his medical training at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1990-1995 after earning a PhD in biology, focusing on mood and anxiety disorders in youth.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual therapy, ADHD treatment, trauma counseling, depression treatment, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you treat both children and adults?
Yes, our psychiatrists specialize in child, adolescent, and adult mental health care, offering age-appropriate treatment approaches for all developmental stages.
What areas do you serve?
We serve patients from Mount Pleasant, Georgetown, and Pawleys Island, South Carolina, with convenient office locations in both Mount Pleasant and Georgetown.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Mount Pleasant office at (843) 884-9748 to schedule an initial consultation or request more information about our mental health services.
What makes your practice different?
We combine psychiatric expertise with integrated psychotherapy, offering longer appointments to build therapeutic relationships and develop personalized treatment plans focused on measurable outcomes.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting our office directly to discuss insurance options, payment methods, and any available financing arrangements for mental health treatment services.
