
About Joyful Minds
At Joyful Minds Psychiatry, we believe in nurturing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—to help you reclaim your well-being and embrace a more joyful life.
Our Founder
Dr. Regina Nagarajan is a Yale-trained psychiatrist with expertise in clinical diagnosis, medication management, and psychotherapy. She founded Joyful Minds Psychiatry with a vision: to provide compassionate, personalized mental health care that truly transforms lives.
Our Mission
We guide each patient towards lasting mental wellness by integrating cutting-edge medical treatments with holistic lifestyle approaches. Our personalized treatment plans are built on the Five Pillars of Health:
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Physical: Nutrition, exercise, and mindful consumption
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Mental: Cognitive well-being and emotional balance
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Relational: Nurturing healthy connections
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Vocational: Finding purpose and meaning in daily life
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Spiritual: Connecting to something greater than ourselves
Our core values of compassion, balance, and empowerment infuse everything we do, ensuring that every patient feels seen, heard, and supported throughout their healing process.
Our Services
Joyful Minds Psychiatry offers a comprehensive range of services, both online and in-person at our Cary, North Carolina location. Our offerings include:
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Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
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Personalized medication management
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
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Group therapy sessions
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Mindfulness courses
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Culinary coaching
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Regular online workshops for ongoing mental wellness
Our Commitment
As a boutique practice, we maintain balance not just for our patients, but for our providers too. We believe that by modeling healthy, balanced lives, we can better guide you on your journey to wellness.
At Joyful Minds Psychiatry, you are more than just a patient—you are a partner in your path to wellness, and we are here to support you every step of the way.






