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Stedfast Psychiatry in Hilton Head Island, SC

Hilton Head Island has one of the highest shares of residents over 65 of any community in South Carolina, and its gated plantations, from Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes to Hilton Head Plantation and Indigo Run, are home to retirees who expect their medical care to match what they had in the Northeast or Midwest. Our Shelter Cove office is the only psychiatric practice in the practice's network on the island itself, which spares patients the bridge traffic to Bluffton. We also see the year-round workforce in hospitality, golf, and real estate, and the families of Folly Field and Spanish Wells.

At a glance

19 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 202, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. New patients (561) 320-4330; existing patients (561) 402-3971. Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 1 providers. Most major insurance and Medicare accepted.

Dr. Josh Walters, a board-certified psychiatrist trained at the Medical University of South Carolina, has practiced in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area for about twenty years and sees adolescents through older adults here, pairing medication management with supportive therapy and leading with listening. Late-life depression, anxiety, grief after the loss of a spouse, sleep problems, and the mood and memory changes that come with medical illness are a large part of the work. Seasonal residents can use telehealth for follow-up visits whenever they are physically in South Carolina.

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Providers at the Hilton Head Island office

The Hilton Head Island team includes psychiatrist Dr. Josh Walters. Children and teens are seen by Josh Walters.

Dr. Josh Walters, MD

Psychiatrist · Adolescents through older adults

Mood disorders, Anxiety, Everyday stressors

Services in Hilton Head Island

Stedfast Psychiatry's Deep TMS and Spravato programs are open to South Carolina patients: the evaluation, screening scales and insurance authorization are done at the Hilton Head Island office or by video, and treatment sessions are scheduled at our Florida treatment centers. Your Hilton Head Island provider will tell you plainly whether a treatment course is practical for you.

Conditions treated in Hilton Head Island

Major Depressive DisorderGeneralized Anxiety DisorderADHD in Adults and ChildrenBipolar DisorderPost-Traumatic Stress DisorderObsessive-Compulsive DisorderPanic DisorderSocial Anxiety DisorderInsomniaPostpartum Depression and Perinatal Mood DisordersTreatment-Resistant DepressionSchizophrenia and Psychotic DisordersBorderline Personality DisorderEating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge EatingSubstance Use and Addiction PsychiatryAutism Spectrum Disorder in Teens and AdultsCognitive Decline, Dementia and Memory ConcernsGrief, Loss and Complicated GriefAdjustment Disorder and Life StressPremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

All 55 conditions we treat

Directions and parking

The office is in Shelter Cove, mid-island, next to Shelter Cove Towne Centre and across William Hilton Parkway from Palmetto Dunes. From the mainland, take US-278 across the bridges onto the island and continue on William Hilton Parkway about five miles; turn at Shelter Cove Lane near the Towne Centre entrance. From the south end and Sea Pines, take Greenwood Drive or Pope Avenue to William Hilton Parkway and head north, or use the Cross Island Parkway (toll). From I-95, take exit 8 for US-278 east and allow about 35 minutes.

Free surface parking is available at the building, with accessible spaces near the entrance. Suite 202 is on the second floor. If you need elevator access, call our office before your visit. Summer traffic on William Hilton Parkway can add ten minutes, so plan ahead in season.

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Communities served from this office

Neighborhoods: Shelter Cove, Palmetto Dunes, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Plantation, Port Royal Plantation, Indigo Run, Long Cove, Wexford, Windmill Harbour, Spanish Wells, Shipyard, Forest Beach, South Beach, Harbour Town, Leamington, Palmetto Hall, Folly Field, Coligny, Point Comfort.

Nearby cities: Bluffton, Okatie, Daufuskie Island, Hardeeville, Beaufort, Port Royal, Ridgeland, Sun City Hilton Head, Pritchardville, Lady's Island, Savannah, GA, Tybee Island, GA.

Local emergency and crisis resources

  • Hilton Head Hospital Emergency Department. 25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head Island. 24-hour emergency department about ten minutes from the office.
  • Coastal Carolina Hospital Emergency Department. 1000 Medical Center Dr, Hardeeville. Mainland emergency department about 30 minutes west.
  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential crisis support.
  • South Carolina Mobile Crisis. Call 833-364-2274 for the statewide 24-hour mobile crisis response operated by the SC Department of Mental Health.
  • Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center. State mental health center serving Beaufort County residents.
  • NAMI Lowcountry. Peer and family support groups and education for Beaufort and Jasper counties.

In a life-threatening emergency call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.

Questions about the Hilton Head Island office

Is there free parking at the Hilton Head Island office?

Yes. Free surface parking is available at the building, with accessible spaces near the entrance. Suite 202 is on the second floor. If you need elevator access, call our office before your visit. Summer traffic on William Hilton Parkway can add ten minutes, so plan ahead in season. If you have mobility needs and want to confirm the closest accessible space before you arrive, call (561) 320-4330 and our front desk will walk you through it.

Which insurance plans does the Hilton Head Island office accept?

Stedfast Psychiatry accepts most major commercial insurance plans and Medicare at the Hilton Head Island office, and our billing team verifies your benefits before your first appointment. Coverage can differ by provider and by plan, so please have your insurance card ready when you call (561) 320-4330 to schedule. If we are out of network for your plan or you prefer not to use insurance, a self-pay new-patient visit is $185 for an initial evaluation of about one hour.

Can I see a Hilton Head Island provider by telehealth instead of coming in?

Yes. Our Hilton Head Island providers offer video visits for many new and follow-up appointments, as long as you are physically in South Carolina at the time of the visit. Some situations still call for an in-person visit, including certain controlled-substance prescriptions and evaluations where your provider needs to examine you. When you schedule, tell us whether you prefer video or office visits and we will match you with a provider who offers them.

How soon can a new patient be seen in Hilton Head Island?

Most new patients are offered an appointment within one to two weeks, and sooner when a provider has an opening or when you are flexible about video visits. Call (561) 320-4330, and our scheduling team will take your insurance details, ask a few questions about what you need, and match you with a provider who sees your age group and concern. The first visit is a full evaluation of about one hour.

Can I get TMS or Spravato through the Hilton Head Island office?

Not on site. None of our South Carolina offices currently offer Deep TMS or Spravato; those treatments are available only at our Florida locations, with Deep TMS in Palm Beach Gardens. Your Hilton Head Island provider can discuss whether travel to Florida makes sense, help you weigh other options for treatment-resistant depression, or coordinate a referral closer to home.

Is there a Spanish-speaking provider at the Hilton Head Island office?

None of our South Carolina providers is currently listed as Spanish-speaking. If you or a family member would be more comfortable in Spanish, tell our scheduling team when you call (561) 320-4330; they will tell you what options exist, including whether an interpreter can be arranged for your visit.

Book at the Hilton Head Island office

Tell us how to reach you and our scheduling team will help you explore appointment options. Most new patients are seen within one to two weeks, in person or by video. Medicare and most plans accepted; self-pay new-patient visits are $185.

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