About
About Carolina Performance
Carolina Performance occupies Suite 201 of the American Institute of Healthcare and Fitness (AIHF) at 8300 Health Park in north Raleigh, where a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed therapists keep separate individual practices under a shared roof. The clinic is best known for sport and performance psychology, but most clients are non-athletes seeking help with substance use, trauma, mood, and general mental health concerns. Care is delivered exclusively on an outpatient basis.
The clinical lineup includes psychiatrists Dr. Eric Morse, Dr. Joshua Dittmer, Dr. Jun He, Dr. Hima Palakurthi, Dr. William Matthews, Dr. Heidi Green, Dr. Mitushi Mishra, Dr. Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Jozef Zelenak, and Dr. Jamila Battle, along with licensed clinician Darcee L. Ruble (LPC, LCAS) and providers Marilyn Shannon and Maren Londahl-Smidt. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy anchors the treatment approach, often blended with mental-skills training drawn from performance psychology. Telehealth visits supplement in-office appointments.
The practice serves adolescents, young adults aged 18 to 25, men, women, and pregnant women, with explicit attention to trauma- and PTSD-related concerns. Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese, expanding access for the Triangle region’s international community. A practical perk for parents: the AIHF Youth Activity Center provides free childcare during appointments on weekdays, Saturday mornings, and Sunday afternoons.
Carolina Performance accepts private insurance and self-pay; clients are encouraged to verify benefits with individual providers since each practitioner manages billing independently. The office sits within easy reach of North Hills, Wakefield, and the broader Wake County area, and clients needing methadone services are referred to the affiliated Morse Clinics network.
- Medical detox with over a dozen doctors and psychiatrists on staff
- Multilingual withdrawal management in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese
- Extended operating hours Monday-Saturday with weekend detox availability
- On-site childcare services for parents in medical detox programs
- Dual-focus on addiction and trauma/PTSD treatment during withdrawal