Ricardo (Ric) Fermo Verified Provider

Ricardo (Ric) Fermo, MD is a double board-certified psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry serving Mount Pleasant and the greater Charleston, South Carolina area through Fermo Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. He provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management integrating supportive psychotherapy, CBT and psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches. With a telepsychiatry-first model, Dr. Fermo emphasizes thorough diagnosis, psychoeducation and individualized treatment plans designed to support steady, measurable progress.

Telepsychiatry for Anxiety and Depression Treatment

A core focus of Dr. Fermo’s practice is helping children, teens, adults and seniors navigate anxiety, panic, and depression, including complex presentations with co-occurring conditions. With 25+ years of experience and extensive psychopharmacology expertise, he prioritizes careful assessment to clarify symptoms, contributors and treatment options.

Appointments are structured around a detailed evaluation and collaborative planning with medication management supported by ongoing education and skills-focused therapy elements. His integrative approach aims to reduce day-to-day symptoms while also addressing underlying patterns that can keep anxiety or low mood stuck.

ADHD and Psychiatric Evaluations Across the Lifespan

Dr. Fermo also works with ADHD/ADD and other multifaceted concerns, including OCD, sleep problems and psychotic disorders, with an emphasis on identifying co-morbidities. His background spans outpatient, inpatient and academic settings, supporting a broad, diagnostic perspective.

Appointments, Insurance, and Getting Started

Dr. Fermo primarily offers scheduled appointments via secure telehealth. He accepts insurance and offers private-pay options with sliding scale availability.