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Rise Above Mental & Behavioral Health, PLLC — Healing Today. Hope for Tomorrow.

Board-Certified PMHNPs · Telehealth Across Kentucky

Compassionate Psychiatric Care for All Ages

We empower minds, break the stigma, and foster wellness with expert telehealth psychiatric care across Kentucky.

Currently Accepting New Patients
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Telehealth · Statewide KY

Welcome to Rise Above

Mental and Behavioral Health

At Rise Above Mental and Behavioral Health, we offer integrative telehealth psychiatric care across Kentucky for a wide range of conditions. We work with you to evaluate and diagnose your condition before creating a patient-centered treatment plan.

We ensure everyone's journey towards wellness is supported with evidence-based modalities, expert advice, and empathy. Our board-certified PMHNPs specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and trauma-informed care.

  • Currently accepting new patients
  • Telehealth appointments statewide in Kentucky
  • In-network: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Carelon, Cigna
  • Child, adolescent & adult psychiatry

Our Team

Meet Your Providers

Our board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners bring warmth, expertise, and a deep commitment to your well-being.

Portrait of Homer Couch, PMHNP-BC

Homer Couch

PMHNP-BC

Specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry, Homer brings a compassionate, family-centered approach to every patient he serves.

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Portrait of Michael Sturgill, PMHNP-C

Michael Sturgill

PMHNP-C

Dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care. Specializes in anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and ADHD through telehealth.

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Transparent Pricing

Self-Pay & Good Faith Estimates

We believe in transparent, upfront pricing. No surprises — just honest care.

Self-Pay Rates

We offer straightforward self-pay pricing for patients without insurance or who prefer to pay out of pocket.

Initial Evaluation$150
Follow-Up Appointments$75
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Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate

Under the No Surprises Act (effective January 1, 2022), you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs before your appointment if you are uninsured or choosing to pay out of pocket.

  • You can request a Good Faith Estimate before scheduling any service.
  • The estimate will list expected charges for your visit.
  • If your final bill exceeds the estimate by $400 or more, you may dispute the charge.
  • This right applies to all self-pay and uninsured patients.

To request a Good Faith Estimate or learn more, call us at (606) 309-5729 or visit cms.gov/nosurprises.

Our Mission Statement

We Are Committed

At Rise Above Mental and Behavioral Health, our mission is to provide compassionate, patient-centered and integrative mental health services. We are dedicated to fostering wholeness by offering comprehensive care that addresses the diverse needs of individuals, empowering them to achieve lasting mental wellness.

Get in Touch

Reach Out to Us

Our team is here to help. Call or email us directly, or book an appointment online.

Call Us

(606) 309-5729

Mon–Fri, business hours

Email Us

[email protected]

We respond within one business day

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Insurance We Accept

aetna®Anthemcarelon.Behavioral HealthcignahealthcareUnitedHealthcareOptumHumanaTRICAREProvidenceHealth PlanIndependenceBlue CrossHorizonBlue Cross Blue Shield of NJ