Psychiatric evaluations
A comprehensive conversation about your symptoms, history, goals, and needs: the foundation for a clear, individualized plan.
Accepting new patients · ages 8 and up
Thoughtful psychiatric care. For your next chapter.
Personalized evaluations and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults ages 8 and older, with care shaped around your concerns, history, and goals.
New patients can book online.
Same-week appointmentsBook online
No referral neededReach out directly
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you’re noticing
Pick the closest match and we’ll show where care would begin. No commitment, just a clearer next step.
This is a guide, not a diagnosis. Recommendations are made after a clinical evaluation and may include medication, lifestyle strategies, coordination with other professionals, or referral for additional support.
Where care would begin
ADHD care
Assessment of attention concerns and daily functioning, followed by a discussion of treatment options and follow-up care.
QbTest available. When clinically appropriate, it may be used alongside, not in place of, a comprehensive evaluation.
- New patient evaluation
- 60 minutes
- Ages 8 and older
Where care would begin
Anxiety & mood care
Care for anxiety, depression, and related mood concerns that considers both symptoms and the context of your life.
- New patient evaluation
- 60 minutes
- In the office
Where care would begin
Anxiety & mood care
Care for anxiety, depression, and related mood concerns that considers both symptoms and the context of your life.
- New patient evaluation
- 60 minutes
- In the office
Where care would begin
Sleep & insomnia
Evaluation of sleep concerns and their relationship to mood, anxiety, attention, medication, and overall wellness.
- New patient evaluation
- 60 minutes
- In the office
Where care would begin
Trauma & PTSD
Sensitive, trauma-informed psychiatric care focused on safety, stabilization, resilience, and recovery.
- New patient evaluation
- 60 minutes
- In the office
Where care would begin
Women’s mental health
Thoughtful support for mental health concerns across life transitions, including reproductive and family-related seasons.
- New patient evaluation
- 60 minutes
- In the office
Where care would begin
Psychiatric evaluation
A comprehensive conversation about your symptoms, history, goals, and needs: the foundation for a clear, individualized plan.
- New patient evaluation
- 60 minutes
- No referral needed
How we can help
Care shaped around your needs.
We provide evaluation and ongoing psychiatric treatment for children, adolescents, and adults ages 8 and older, with every plan shaped around your individual needs.
Medication management
Ongoing, collaborative visits focused on effectiveness, tolerability, progress, and thoughtful treatment adjustments.
ADHD care
Assessment of attention concerns and daily functioning, followed by a discussion of treatment options and follow-up care.
QbTest availableAnxiety & mood disorders
Care for anxiety, depression, and related mood concerns that considers both symptoms and the context of your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Sensitive, trauma-informed psychiatric care focused on safety, stabilization, resilience, and recovery.
Women’s mental health
Thoughtful support for mental health concerns across life transitions, including reproductive and family-related seasons.
Sleep & insomnia
Evaluation of sleep concerns and their relationship to mood, anxiety, attention, medication, and overall wellness.
A collaborative approach
Recommendations are made after a clinical evaluation and may include medication, lifestyle strategies, coordination with other professionals, or referral for additional support.
Why Next Chapter
Asking for help is normal. Getting care should feel that way too.
We believe mental health care begins with feeling heard. Our providers combine thoughtful clinical evaluation with a warm, collaborative approach, so your care reflects your symptoms, your story, and the life you want to build.
Stigma, referrals, waiting and unclear costs can make the first step harder than it should be. So we have taken away as many of those barriers as we can.
Ownership
Woman-owned
Co-founded by Julia Klug, PA-C and Priya Patel, PA-C.
Perspective
Shaped by minority and first-generation American perspectives
We understand how culture, family, and community can shape the way people experience mental health and seek care.
Community
Connected to the veteran community
Julia is the proud wife of a veteran, and TRICARE credentialing is in progress.
Our philosophy
Your story matters here.
Mental health is shaped by more than a list of symptoms. Your experiences, relationships, culture, responsibilities, physical health, and goals all influence how you feel and how care should move forward.
Listen first
We begin with curiosity and make room for the full story behind your concerns.
Decide together
We explain options clearly and build plans through respectful collaboration.
Keep moving forward
We monitor progress and thoughtfully refine treatment as your needs change.
Our providers
Meet Julia and Priya
The psychiatric physician associates behind Next Chapter Behavioral Health: two experienced clinicians united by a belief that every patient deserves to feel heard, respected, and hopeful.
Co-Founder · Psychiatric Physician Associate
Julia Klug, PA-C
- More than five years in psychiatry
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Co-founder, Psychiatric Urgent Care of Huntsville
Julia brings more than five years of psychiatric experience and a warm, collaborative style to every patient relationship. A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she is also a co-founder of Psychiatric Urgent Care of Huntsville.
A proud wife of a veteran and mother of two young sons, Julia believes psychiatry is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships and help people navigate difficult seasons with skill, compassion, and hope.
Co-Founder · Psychiatric Physician Associate
Priya Patel, PA-C
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2017
- Practicing medicine since 2017
- Co-founder, Psychiatric Urgent Care of Huntsville
Priya graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2017 and has practiced medicine since then. Her passion for psychiatry led her to co-found both Psychiatric Urgent Care of Huntsville and Next Chapter Behavioral Health.
As a first-generation American, Priya understands how culture, family, and community can shape the way people experience mental health and seek care. Outside the office, she values time with her husband, young daughter and son, extended family, friends, and community. Her goal is to help every patient feel heard, supported, and hopeful about what comes next.
Insurance & pricing
Clear information, before your first visit.
We want the financial side of care to feel as straightforward as possible. Review our current insurance status and self-pay fees below.
Self-pay rate
Initial psychiatric evaluation
$225per evaluation
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Review of symptoms and treatment history
- Medication assessment
- Individualized treatment plan
A $50 deposit and a card on file are needed to book online. The deposit counts toward your visit.
Book an evaluationSelf-pay rate
Medication follow-up
$125per follow-up
- Progress and symptom review
- Medication effectiveness and tolerability
- Necessary treatment adjustments
For current patients. Contact our office to arrange a follow-up with your provider.
Schedule a follow-upPayment
Rates shown reflect a 25% same-day self-pay discount. Payment is due at the time of service. We currently accept debit and credit cards only.
Out-of-network reimbursement
We can provide a superbill containing the information needed to submit a claim directly to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement is determined by your individual plan and is not guaranteed. We recommend confirming your out-of-network behavioral health benefits before your appointment.
Credentialing update
Insurance participation is in progress.
Next Chapter Behavioral Health is currently completing credentialing with:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield In progress
- UnitedHealthcare In progress
- Cigna In progress
- TRICARE In progress
These plans are not yet considered in-network. We will update this website as each network becomes available.
We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
Questions about coverage or practice policies? Our administrative team is happy to help: 256-993-4888.
60-minute first visitIn the office, a full hour
New patients
Your first visit, step by step.
Same-week appointments are available, and no referral is needed. Here is how getting started works.
Book a time
Pick a time online, then finish signing up in our patient portal to confirm it.
Forms and payment
Complete your intake forms and pay the $50 booking deposit, which counts toward your $225 evaluation.
Your first visit
60 minutes in the office: a comprehensive evaluation and conversation.
Follow-ups
15-minute visits, in the office or by video, $125 self-pay.
Book an appointment
Choose a time that works for you.
New patients: choose Julia or Priya, pick an open time, then finish signing up in our patient portal to confirm your visit. Current patients: please call or email our office to schedule a follow-up.
60 minutes in our Huntsville office. Pick a time, then finish signing up in our patient portal to confirm it.
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Current patients: to schedule a follow-up, call us at (256) 993-4888, email our office, or sign in to the patient portal to message us. Please do not send medical details by email.
Contact & location
We’re here when you’re ready.
Reach our Huntsville office with scheduling or administrative questions. Please do not use email for emergencies or time-sensitive clinical concerns.
Visit or reach us
- Address
303 Williams Ave SW, Suite 1131
Huntsville, AL 35801
Suite 1131 is on the second floor. - Phone
- Fax
256-365-2513
Office hours
| Monday to Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMClosed 12 to 1 for lunch |
|---|---|
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
| Major holidays | Closed |
All office hours are in Central Time. Bookings end at 3:30 PM and need at least 2 hours’ notice.
Accessibility note
Our office is on the second floor and currently has no elevator access. If you need an accessibility accommodation, please contact our office before your appointment so we can discuss alternative arrangements with care and discretion.