ABOUT URBAN FLORA PSYCHIATRY
Where modern psychiatry meets mindful living
At Urban Flora Psychiatry, we take a whole-person approach to mental health by blending traditional psychiatric care with lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and integrative, evidence-informed support. Our goal is simple: to help you reconnect with balance, restore energy, and feel at home in your body and mind again.
Founded by Dr. LaQuandra Brown, DNP, PMHNP-BC, Urban Flora Psychiatry was built from the belief that true healing is never one-dimensional. Every plan we create is as individual as the person behind it because your life, history, and biology deserve personalized psychiatric care that looks deeper.
Our Philosophy
Mental wellness doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s shaped by your nervous system, your relationships, your environment, and the rhythms of everyday life. At Urban Flora Psychiatry, we recognize the connection between mental health and the body, including how sleep, stress, nutrition, and lifestyle patterns can influence mood, focus, and emotional resilience.
Rather than forcing you into a single model of care, we meet you where you are. Some patients prefer medication support, others focus on lifestyle changes, and many choose a balance of both. Every path is valid here.
Community is at the heart of what we do. That means creating a space where psychiatric care feels approachable, culturally aware, and accessible, whether you’re seeking support for the first time or continuing your mental health journey.
Where Our Approach Connects :
At Urban Flora Psychiatry, we bring together modern psychiatric care and whole-body wellness in a way that feels grounded, supportive, and realistic for everyday life.
Our approach bridges:
Evidence-Based Psychiatry
Thoughtful evaluation, diagnosis, and medication support when desired, always personalized to you.Gut–Brain & Lifestyle Awareness
Understanding how lifestyle patterns like sleep, stress, nutrition, and daily rhythms influence emotional health and nervous system balance.Community-Centered Care
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. We create a welcoming space where care feels collaborative, connecting you with resources, support, and trusted partnerships when helpful, while keeping your mental health journey at the center.
You don’t need to fit into a single model here. Some people come for traditional psychiatric care, others explore integrative options, and many find a balance of both.
Meet Dr. LaQuandra Brown
Urban Flora Psychiatry was founded by Dr. LaQuandra Brown, DNP, PMHNP-BC, with a vision of creating mental health care that feels both modern and deeply human.
With over two decades of experience across military service, critical care, and psychiatric nursing, Dr. Brown brings a grounded, compassionate perspective to mental health treatment. Her approach blends evidence-based psychiatry with an understanding of how stress, lifestyle, and the nervous system influence emotional well-being.
She believes healing happens when patients feel truly heard — not rushed, judged, or reduced to a diagnosis. Whether someone is seeking traditional medication support, integrative options, or a balanced approach, her goal is to create care that feels collaborative, thoughtful, and sustainable.
As a Charleston-based provider, Dr. Brown is deeply committed to building a practice that reflects community, cultural awareness, and accessibility — offering high-quality psychiatric care in a space that feels welcoming to everyone.
Her work is especially focused on the connection between the nervous system, lifestyle patterns, and mental wellness, helping patients understand how the body and brain work together.
What To Expect:
Beginning care starts with a conversation, not just a checklist. During your first visit, we take time to understand your experiences, your goals, and the patterns that may be influencing your mental health.
Together, we create a plan that feels supportive and realistic. Some patients focus on traditional psychiatric treatment, while others incorporate lifestyle or integrative support when it aligns with their goals, and many find a balance of both. Your care is always collaborative and paced in a way that feels comfortable for you.
Appointments are designed to feel calm, respectful, and grounded, creating a space where you can ask questions, feel heard, and move forward with clarity.
Frequently Asked Question
Urban Flora Psychiatry provides care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, stress-related concerns, and life transitions. We focus on thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and treatment, while also exploring how sleep, nutrition, gut health, and lifestyle patterns may influence emotional well-being when appropriate.
Yes. Urban Flora Psychiatry offers both in-person visits in Charleston, SC and secure telehealth appointments for patients located anywhere in South Carolina, allowing care to feel accessible and flexible.
We are in-network with several major carriers for traditional psychiatric services, including:
• Aetna
• Cigna
• United Behavioral Health
• Traditional Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
• Carelon Behavioral Health
• Quest Behavioral Health
• Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Integrative elements (such as advanced testing or specialized guidance) may be out-of-pocket. Our team is happy to verify your specific coverage and discuss all options transparently during your initial contact.
Urban Flora Psychiatry blends evidence-based psychiatric care with a thoughtful whole-person approach. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we explore patterns that may influence mood, energy, and clarity — including sleep, stress, lifestyle, and nutrition when relevant. Care remains grounded in clinical psychiatry, with integrative options offered when they support your goals.
Begin with a 15-minute complimentary consultation to ensure our approach aligns with your needs. From there, we’ll design your first session and personalized care plan.
Ready to begin?
If you’re ready for thoughtful, personalized psychiatric care, schedule your consultation today. At Urban Flora Psychiatry, we blend evidence-based treatment with whole-person support — designed to meet you where you are.