Nutritional Psychiatry

Heal From
Within,
Live in Freedom

An innovative, whole-body approach to mental wellness — blending psychiatry, nutrition science, and nervous system regulation to treat root causes, not just symptoms.

Anxiety & Depression Trauma & PTSD Burnout Gut-Brain Health
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NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS
MD · VA · DC · GA + Coaching Nationwide

"You can eat yourself to mental health — the path to healing begins in your gut."

— Dr. Andrea "Andy" Watkins-McCall, Culinary Psychiatrist

🏆Leading Physician of the World
⭐Top Doc in Psychiatry
📺MSN Top 10 Self-Made Women
🩺10+ Years Clinical Excellence
🌍Telehealth Across 4 States + Coaching Nationwide
The FreedomMind Method

A 3-Pronged
Path to Lasting Healing

Unlike traditional psychiatry that manages symptoms, Dr. Andy addresses the root causes — the interconnected systems of gut, brain, and nervous system that shape your mental health.

She has coined herself a "Culinary Psychiatrist" — blending science-backed expertise with a deep passion for food as medicine and empowering individuals to reclaim their wellbeing.

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Nutritional Therapy

Personalized dietary strategies, tailored recipes, and supplement guidance that restore gut-brain health and reduce inflammation — targeting mental wellness at its biochemical source.

2

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring early attachment styles and caregiver experiences that shaped your nervous system, helping you understand patterns that drive anxiety, depression, and relational struggles.

3

Nervous System Regulation

Evidence-based somatic tools and behavioral therapies that retrain your brain to respond — rather than react — to triggers, building resilience from the inside out.

What We Offer

Comprehensive
Clinical Services

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01

Whole Health Psychiatric Evaluation

A comprehensive 75–90 minute evaluation reviewing your medical, social, family, and nutritional history to build a uniquely tailored healing strategy.

Initial Appointment · All New Patients
02

Individual Psychotherapy

Evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, Supportive, and Psychodynamic Therapy — with nutrition guidance and lifestyle management integrated at every session.

Weekly or Bi-Weekly Sessions
03

Medication Management

Expert psychiatric medication management with nutritional adjuncts. Dr. Andy does not prescribe controlled substances, focusing on safe, whole-health treatment plans.

30 or 50 Minute Sessions
04

Nutrition & Nervous System Coaching

Restoring balance through focused coaching in healthy eating, somatic movement, stress mitigation, sleep hygiene, and life purpose work — available nationwide.

Available Nationwide
05

Speaking Engagements & Lectures

Inspiring talks on nutritional psychiatry, mental health wellness, burnout reduction, and the impact of race and culture on mental health — for workplaces, communities, and events.

Workplace · Community · Events
06

Health System Consulting

Expert consultation for behavioral health organizations — from clinical workflow design and program launches to policy review, staff development, and operational excellence.

Healthcare Organizations
Coaching Programs

Intensive Transformation
Packages

6 weeks

Intensive Nutrition & Nervous System Reset

A high-touch 6-week commitment designed to ease your nervous system, reduce burnout, and improve your overall health through targeted nutrition guidance and behavioral modification techniques.

  • 6 weekly 60-minute sessions
  • Personalized nutrition & meal planning
  • Catered recipes tailored to your goals
  • Nervous system restoring strategies
  • Behavioral modification techniques
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Most Comprehensive
12 weeks

Executive Intensive Coaching

Designed for high-achieving individuals who seek to restore nervous system balance and optimize performance in both personal and professional life. Includes check-ins and personalized strategy between sessions.

  • Initial comprehensive evaluation
  • 12 weekly 60-minute follow-up sessions
  • Intermittent check-ins between sessions
  • 1:1 strategy recommendations
  • Somatic movement exercises
  • Brain health optimization techniques
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Conditions We Treat

Finding Your Path
to Wellness

Dr. Andy specializes in conditions where the gut-brain axis, early trauma, and nutritional deficiencies play a central role.

Anxiety Disorders
Depressive Disorders
PTSD & Trauma
Burnout & Fatigue
Mood Disorders
Brain Fog
Chronic Stress
Gut-Brain Dysregulation

📲 Accepting Telehealth Patients

Dr. Andy offers convenient, secure telehealth appointments — so you can begin your healing journey from anywhere within our service states.

Maryland Virginia Washington DC Georgia

Lifestyle and Nutrition Coaching is available Nationwide — no matter where you are, healing is accessible.

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Speaking & Media

Igniting Change
Through Expert Voice

🏢 Corporate Wellness

Wellness lectures and presentations for corporations and businesses to support team health — from burnout reduction to productivity enhancement for executive leaders.

👩‍💼 Guest Lecturer & Leadership

Science-backed and experience-driven talks for women leaders at all stages. Dr. Andy combines her roles as Psychiatrist, Executive, Wife, and Mother to ignite women to lead powerfully.

🎙️ Podcasts & Media

Featured on the Dana Being Dana Show, multiple health institution presentations, and community mental health podcasts. Available for media appearances and interviews.

Bring Dr. Andy to Your Organization

Curated wellness experiences through dialogue, meditation, somatic teaching, and culinary workshops — leaving your team refreshed and equipped for resilience.

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Meet Dr. Andy

Nationally Recognized
Culinary Psychiatrist

Dr. Andrea "Andy" Watkins-McCall brings over a decade of expertise and passion to the field of psychiatry. She has dedicated her career to an innovative, nutritional approach to mental health that heals at the root.

As a seasoned Psychiatrist, Fortune 500 Executive, and Consultant to Tech, AI, and leading Behavioral Health Companies, Dr. Andy blends expertise in gut health, mental health, and nervous system regulation to drive lasting transformation.

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Leading Physician of the WorldNationally recognized for excellence in psychiatric care
🏅
Top Doc in PsychiatryRecognized for outstanding patient outcomes and care
📰
MSN Top 10 Self-Made WomenCelebrated as an inspiring leader and entrepreneur
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10+ Years Clinical ExperienceSpecialist in nutritional psychiatry and psychodynamic therapy
Dr. Andrea 'Andy' Watkins-McCall, MD — Culinary Psychiatrist and Founder of FreedomMind Wellcare
Dr. Andrea Watkins-McCall
MD · MPH · Culinary Psychiatrist · Executive · Speaker

"I believe in the process of healing rather than symptom management. My treatment style is high touch, individualized, and uniquely catered to your needs, life, and goals."

Fees & Pricing

Transparent, Value-Forward Pricing

Dr. Andy's practice is private-pay, offering you highly individualized, unhurried care not possible in an insurance-based model. Each appointment includes nutritional guidance, lifestyle recommendations, and a treatment plan tailored entirely to you.

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Insurance & Superbill Information

Dr. Watkins is not in-network with any insurance companies and does not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurances (Blue Cross, United, Cigna, Aetna, etc.). Upon request, you will receive a Superbill for services rendered — a detailed receipt you can submit directly to your insurer for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We encourage you to contact your insurance company to confirm your eligibility and reimbursement rate before your first appointment. Payment is due at the time of service.

Clinical Services
75 – 90 min
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation
$600
Comprehensive whole-health evaluation. Required for all new patients before any follow-up appointments.
50 min
Follow-Up Evaluation
$450
Ongoing psychiatric care including treatment plan review, medication adjustments, and nutritional updates.
30 min
Medication Management Follow-Up
$350
Focused medication review session. Prescription refills managed at the time of appointment. 30-day supply maximum.
60 min
Individual Psychotherapy
$500
Evidence-based therapy (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic) with integrated nutritional and lifestyle guidance at every session.
Lifestyle & Coaching Programs
$2,500
6-Week Intensive Coaching
High-touch nutrition and lifestyle coaching to reduce burnout, ease your nervous system, and build lasting health habits. Available nationwide.
  • 6 × 1:1 live Telehealth sessions (60 min each)
  • Intermittent check-ins through the patient portal
  • Tailored recipes curated for your goals
  • Behavioral modification techniques
  • Nervous system restoring strategies
$600 deposit required at booking to secure your spot.
$5,000
12-Week Executive Coaching
Premium, high-touch program for high-achieving individuals seeking to restore nervous system balance and optimize personal and professional performance.
  • Comprehensive initial evaluation
  • 12 × 1:1 Telehealth sessions (60 min each)
  • Intermittent strategy recommendations between sessions
  • Tailored recipes and meal planning
  • Guided somatic & nervous system techniques
  • Brain health optimization strategies
12-week commitment required at time of engagement.

* Fees are subject to change. For speaking engagements and consulting inquiries, please contact andy@freedommindwellcare.org or call (301) 588-3913.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is Nutritional Psychiatry?
Nutritional Psychiatry uses food as medicine to treat mental health. A growing body of evidence shows that diet directly impacts mood, brain health, and risk for chronic disease — including psychiatric disorders. The gut, brain, and microbiome communicate constantly, and what you eat shapes that conversation.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes! We are currently accepting new telehealth patients in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and Georgia. Lifestyle and Nutrition Coaching is available Nationwide. Book your initial evaluation through the Patient Portal.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your initial evaluation lasts 75–90 minutes. Dr. Andy will review your full medical, social, family, and nutritional history. She may order labs or request records from your medical provider. Her goal is a complete picture of your health — to build a personalized strategy unique to you.
What's the difference between coaching and clinical care?
Clinical care (psychiatric evaluation, therapy, medication management) addresses diagnosed psychiatric conditions via telehealth within licensed states (MD, VA, DC, GA). Coaching is available nationwide and focuses on lifestyle, nutrition, and nervous system optimization — no diagnosis required.
Do you accept insurance?
Dr. Watkins is not in-network with any insurance. She does not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. Upon request, a Superbill is provided so you can seek out-of-network reimbursement directly from your insurer. We recommend calling your insurance company before your first visit to understand your potential reimbursement.
How do I access the Patient Portal?
All appointments and records are managed through the CharmTracker Patient Portal. New patients must complete an Initial Diagnostic Evaluation before scheduling follow-ups. Coaching clients must complete a Coaching Agreement prior to engagement. Payment is due at the time of appointment.
How do I book an appointment?
Patient appointments are scheduled through the Patient Portal. Click "Schedule an Appointment" on the Home Page or via the Patient Portal link. Appointment requests are reviewed by the administrator to ensure the appointment type matches your needs.
Do new patients need an initial evaluation first?
Yes. All new patients must complete an Initial Diagnostic Evaluation (75–90 minutes, $600) before scheduling any follow-up appointments. This evaluation allows Dr. Andy to understand your full health picture and build a tailored treatment plan.
What is required before starting coaching?
Coaching clients are required to complete a Coaching Agreement prior to engagement. The 6-Week Intensive requires a $600 deposit at booking. The 12-Week Executive Coaching requires a full 12-week commitment at time of engagement.
What is the rescheduling policy?
Rescheduling policies and any associated fees are detailed in the Patient Portal upon registration. Please review these before your first appointment. Payment is always due at the time of service.
When is payment due?
Payment is due at the time of your appointment. For coaching packages, a deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot. Full package payment details are provided in the Coaching Agreement.
How are prescriptions sent?
All prescriptions are sent through a secure Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to your preferred pharmacy. This ensures accuracy, privacy, and a complete record of your medications as part of your overall treatment plan.
When are prescription refills handled?
Prescription refills are managed at the time of your scheduled appointment. This ensures Dr. Andy can review your progress, monitor for any side effects, and make informed adjustments to your treatment plan during each visit.
How much medication is prescribed at a time?
For adequate safety and monitoring, a patient may not receive more than a 30-day supply of medication at a time. This policy ensures regular check-ins and allows Dr. Andy to monitor your response to treatment and make timely adjustments.
Does Dr. Andy prescribe controlled substances?
No. Controlled substances — including stimulants (e.g. Adderall), benzodiazepines (e.g. Xanax), and pain medications (e.g. Percocet) — are not prescribed as part of treatment. Dr. Andy focuses on safe, evidence-based, non-controlled approaches combined with nutritional and lifestyle strategies for lasting healing.
Does Dr. Andy coordinate with my other providers?
Yes. Dr. Andy will consult with your therapist and/or primary care physician as needed to develop a cohesive, whole-health treatment plan. Coordinated care leads to better outcomes, and Dr. Andy actively supports that collaboration.

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Healing Journey

Take the first step toward whole-health wellness. Dr. Andy meets you where you are, with individualized care tailored to your unique needs and goals.

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