Comprehensive Assessment.
Evidence-Based Care.
Individualized Treatment.
Have you found yourself experiencing any of the following?
Depressed mood
No motivation
Difficulty sleeping
Irritability
Poor concentration
Persistent anxiety
Restlessness
It can be overwhelming and interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.
When care seems rushed or fragmented, it can leave you uncertain about next steps.
Dr. Nikki Westbrook provides thoughtful, physician-led psychiatric care for adults ages 18 and older, with a focus on helping you feel grounded, informed, and supported as you move forward.
She approaches psychiatric symptoms comprehensively, considering past experiences, medical history, and current life stressors. Her goal is to provide careful evaluation, diagnostic clarification, and evidence-based clinical guidance to help you work toward meaningful improvement.
Meet the Provider
Nikki Westbrook, MD
Dr. Nikki Westbrook is a board-certified General Psychiatrist through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She provides care to adults ages 18 and older, with a particular focus on young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and ADHD.
Dr. Westbrook earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina in 2016 and her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville in 2021. She completed her General Psychiatry Residency at the University of South Carolina / Prisma Health–Midlands in 2025.
Dr. Westbrook is affiliated with Southern Psychiatry and currently offers in-person initial consultations and follow-up appointments at Southern Psychiatry’s location in Columbia, South Carolina.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Westbrook is affiliated with the South Carolina Office of Mental Health and Piedmont Medical Center.
Scheduling an Appointment
Services
Starting January 1st, 2026:
60-75 Minute Initial visit | $475
20-25 Minute Follow-up | $220
45-50 Minute Follow-up | $330
Scheduling
Please call 803‑764‑3555 if you are interested in scheduling with Dr. Westbrook. Dr. Westbrook is affiliated with Southern Psychiatry and currently offers in-person initial consultation appointments at Southern Psychiatry’s location in Columbia, South Carolina.
Referrals
A referral may be required, and new patient intake forms should only be submitted after your referral has been accepted.
Additional details regarding the referral process are available here: Referral Information – Southern Psychiatry
Contact
Southern Psychiatry
4500 Fort Jackson Blvd, Suite 270
Columbia, SC 29209
Phone: 803‑764‑3555
Fax: 803‑764‑4418
Website: Southern Psychiatry
The Initial Consultation
Before your appointment
All referrals and appointment requests are reviewed before scheduling.
If your referral is accepted for an initial consultation with Dr. Westbrook, Southern Psychiatry office staff will contact you with instructions for completing and submitting the new patient intake forms and help schedule your appointment.
Please wait to complete the intake forms until your referral has been approved.
During your appointment
Your initial evaluation is designed to provide diagnostic clarity and establish an individualized treatment approach and can expect the following.
Detailed review of your medical, psychiatric, and treatment history
Discussion of current symptoms and concerns
Initial diagnostic impression
Collaborative discussion of treatment goals & plan which may include:
Determination of appropriateness for outpatient psychiatric care or referral to a higher or alternative level of care if indicated
Medication when clinically appropriate.
Consideration of additional labs or imaging
Initial recommendations regarding therapy, sleep, and lifestyle factors
After your appointment
Follow-up visit to be scheduled
Telehealth visits may be offered at provider’s discretion
For non-urgent clinical questions, you can contact Southern Psychiatry office staff at 803‑764‑3555 to leave a message for Dr. Westbrook. Please allow 24–48 hours for a response.
In the event of an emergency or crisis, call 911/988, South Carolina Mobile Crisis at 833‑364‑2274, or go to your nearest emergency department.