Faculty

Miriam Dineen

MMS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Physician Associate
Banyan Integrated Health

Miriam Dineen, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, is the lead clinician at Banyan Integrated Health. She has been practicing since 2009 and has a rich background in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and psychiatry, with a focus on mental health's impact on overall well-being. Her diverse clinical experience has shaped her holistic, patient-centered approach to care.

As an experienced clinician, she understands that medication management is just part of the bigger picture of health and happiness. She excels in treating patients of all ages, tailoring care to meet individual needs, and working closely with multidisciplinary care teams. Her expertise lies in addressing complex health challenges with an integrative, team-based approach.

Miriam majored in neuroscience and graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia. She has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry from NCCPA and a Master of Medical Science degree from Wake Forest University. Miriam also serves as a clinical preceptor and guest lecturer at High Point University and Wake Forest University, and she has delivered continuing medical education programs at local and state conferences nationwide.

Outside of work, Miriam enjoys traveling, college football, and spending quality time with friends and family. Her active lifestyle and love for connection reflect the balance and joy she brings to both her personal and professional life.

2026 Sessions

Women's Mental Health Across the Lifespan: Hormones, Mood, and Treatment Considerations

Hormonal transitions throughout life can significantly influence psychiatric symptoms, treatment response, and overall mental well-being. This session explores the complex relationship between reproductive hormones and mental health across puberty, the reproductive years, perinatal periods, and menopause. Faculty will review common clinical presentations, discuss evidence-based treatment considerations, and provide practical guidance for addressing the unique mental health needs of women throughout the lifespan.

Speaker

Friday, December 04 3:20–4:20 PM
Room Grand Cypress GHI
Faculty

Miriam Dineen

MMS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Physician Associate
Banyan Integrated Health

Miriam Dineen, MMS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych, is the lead clinician at Banyan Integrated Health. She has been practicing since 2009 and has a rich background in internal medicine, integrative medicine, and psychiatry, with a focus on mental health's impact on overall well-being. Her diverse clinical experience has shaped her holistic, patient-centered approach to care.

As an experienced clinician, she understands that medication management is just part of the bigger picture of health and happiness. She excels in treating patients of all ages, tailoring care to meet individual needs, and working closely with multidisciplinary care teams. Her expertise lies in addressing complex health challenges with an integrative, team-based approach.

Miriam majored in neuroscience and graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia. She has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry from NCCPA and a Master of Medical Science degree from Wake Forest University. Miriam also serves as a clinical preceptor and guest lecturer at High Point University and Wake Forest University, and she has delivered continuing medical education programs at local and state conferences nationwide.

Outside of work, Miriam enjoys traveling, college football, and spending quality time with friends and family. Her active lifestyle and love for connection reflect the balance and joy she brings to both her personal and professional life.

Faculty

Veronica Ridpath

DO
University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia
Faculty

Kathryn Werner

MPAS, PA-C, CAQ - Psychiatry
CEO & Lead Clinician
White Pine Mental Health & Wellness

Kathryn Werner is the CEO and Lead Clinician at White PIne Mental Health & Wellness. Since graduating from Idaho State University's PA program in 2007, she has predominantly practiced outpatient psychiatry but also internal medicine, urgent care, and gastroenterology/hepatology. Kathryn has had roles as primary and adjunct faculty at Faulkner University and Mississippi State University, speaks at various state PA events, and is currently adjunct faculty with ThriveAP providing postgraduate psychiatry education to NPs and PAs advancing their careers. Her mission is to provide comprehensive, relationally oriented psychiatric care for patients while also expanding excellence in psychiatric care through educating other providers.

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