Dr. James Lee, MD,
About Dr. James Lee (He/Him)
James Lee, MD, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults across North Carolina navigate mental health challenges through thoughtful, evidence-informed medication management. As a prescriber with LifeStance Health, Dr. Lee works collaboratively with patients and families to better understand symptoms, improve daily functioning, and support long-term emotional wellness. His clinical experience includes treating conditions such as ADHD, depression, and bipolar disorder, while also providing care for a wide range of additional psychiatric concerns. Dr. Lee has a particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood behavioral issues, psychiatric genetics, and ADHD. He recognizes that mental health conditions are influenced by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors, and he uses this understanding to help develop personalized treatment plans. Whether working with a young child experiencing behavioral challenges, a teen struggling with attention and focus, or an adult seeking answers about inherited mental health conditions, Dr. Lee emphasizes individualized care that reflects each patient’s unique needs and goals. In addition to his areas of special interest, Dr. Lee provides medication management for a variety of conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis and schizophrenia, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns. He values open communication and strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in treatment decisions. Outside of his professional work, Dr. Lee enjoys gardening and beekeeping.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: All Ages
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Adoption & foster care
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Dementia & memory concerns
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Family conflict
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
- Mental health support for neurological conditions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Race, culture & mental health
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress management
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Stroke-related mental health conditions
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
Languages
- English
Education
- Duke University - School of Medicine
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Dr. James Lee
Please call us at 980-987-5261 to schedule an appointment with Dr. James Lee.
Dr. James Lee generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 980-987-5261 to find out Dr. James Lee's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dr. James Lee:
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 980-987-5261 to see how we can help.
Yes, Dr. James Lee is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Dr. James Lee works at:
Dr. James Lee only offers in-office visits at this time. To find a provider in your area that offers online telehealth visits, please call us at 980-987-5261 or search our provider directory.
Yes, Dr. James Lee is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: