Psychiatry, counseling, psychological testing, and medication management for children, adults, and families
National Recognition
This distinction reflects our commitment to making behavioral health care more accessible, coordinated, and connected to each patient's overall medical care.
At Preferred Medical Group, we believe mental health is health. Our Behavioral Health team provides psychiatry, counseling, psychological testing, and medication management for children, teens, adults, and families across East Alabama and West Georgia in a supportive, respectful setting.
Behavioral health concerns can affect every aspect of life — from school and work to relationships, family routines, sleep, confidence, and overall well-being. We take the time to listen, understand, and create a care plan that fits the patient and family.
Our integrated approach brings together medical care, psychiatry, counseling, psychological evaluations, and support services so patients do not feel like they are navigating behavioral health care alone.
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Evaluation and treatment support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, behavioral concerns, and related needs. Care plans may include family education, therapy coordination, and follow-up when clinically appropriate.
Support for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, attention concerns, stress-related symptoms, and sleep issues. Our providers listen carefully and help patients understand care options that fit their needs.
When medication may be appropriate, providers can review current medications, discuss potential benefits and side effects, monitor response over time, and coordinate follow-up as part of an individualized care plan.
Consultations help patients and families talk through symptoms, history, concerns, and next steps with a qualified behavioral health provider. Recommendations depend on clinical need and evaluation findings.
A safe space for children and teens to express feelings, learn coping skills, and work through anxiety, sadness, anger, grief, family changes, school stress, and social challenges.
Supportive counseling for anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship stress, and parenting challenges, with a focus on insight, coping skills, and healthier patterns.
Evaluations may support concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, learning differences, cognitive or IQ questions, personality factors, or emotional functioning, depending on clinical need.
For children, teens, and adults, behavioral health care may include family education and coordination with pediatric or adult primary care when appropriate.
Pediatrics
Founder of Preferred Medical Group and a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Chandra leads a multidisciplinary team committed to the whole-child, whole-family model of care.
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Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in individual and family therapy. Benita provides a safe, supportive space for children, teens, and adults navigating life's emotional and behavioral challenges.
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Behavioral Health
A compassionate counselor dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and families through behavioral and emotional challenges. Abran brings a patient-centered approach to every session at Preferred Medical Group.
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Integrated Care
At Preferred Medical Group, patients benefit from a team that understands the connection between physical health and emotional well-being. Our behavioral health providers work alongside our medical team when appropriate, allowing for more coordinated care.
For children and families, this may include communication with pediatric providers. For adults, this may include coordination with primary care. This team-based approach helps us support the whole person, not just one symptom.
When behavioral health and medical care work together, patients experience better outcomes, fewer gaps in care, and a treatment plan that reflects their full picture of health.
Medication management may include evaluating whether medication is appropriate, reviewing current medications, monitoring benefits and side effects, and planning follow-up care based on each patient's needs.
Yes. PMG offers psychiatry and counseling within the same organization, which can make communication and care coordination easier when clinically appropriate.
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PMG also provides related care through pediatric care, adult primary care, ABA therapy, and speech therapy.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, our behavioral health team is here to help. Reach out to request an appointment and learn which behavioral health services may fit your needs.
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Welcome from the Founder
Welcome! I'm Dr. Chandra, a pediatrician and the founder of Preferred Medical Group. My family and I are proud to call Alabama home, and I've had the privilege of caring for this community since 2007.
As a pediatrician, I've always been passionate about providing the best care for children, but I recognized the need for both primary care and mental health services, which is why I've made it a priority to offer these services alongside pediatric care in my practice. It's important to me that every family has access to comprehensive care in one place, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to support the health and well-being of our community.
It's truly an honor to be trusted with your family's health, and I'm grateful to serve this community with the love and care that it deserves. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives — I look forward to supporting you and your family for many years to come.