Psychiatrists in 28401

Tanya Fowler
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401
Accepting New Clients! I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience across the lifespan. I started in a Surgical Trauma ICU helping patients and their families navigate through difficult traumatic experiences. I have always believed in the resiliency of the human spirit and have devoted my practice to providing care that is empathetic, evidenced-based, and unique to the individual. I try to provide a wholistic approach to treatment and advocate for optimizing brain health with medications, nutrition, exercise, supplements, and talk therapy.
Accepting New Clients! I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience across the lifespan. I started in a Surgical Trauma ICU helping patients and their families navigate through difficult traumatic experiences. I have always believed in the resiliency of the human spirit and have devoted my practice to providing care that is empathetic, evidenced-based, and unique to the individual. I try to provide a wholistic approach to treatment and advocate for optimizing brain health with medications, nutrition, exercise, supplements, and talk therapy.

David L. Brenner
Physician Assistant, MPAS, PA-C
Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401
I am a board certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant with prescribing authority. I have over 20 years of experience in diagnosing and treating Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I provide medication management using a holistic, evidence-based approach. I understand how there are often medical factors that can contribute to mood symptoms and, if indicated, recommend additional testing to ensure that there are no other underlying concerns that need to be addressed.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant with prescribing authority. I have over 20 years of experience in diagnosing and treating Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I provide medication management using a holistic, evidence-based approach. I understand how there are often medical factors that can contribute to mood symptoms and, if indicated, recommend additional testing to ensure that there are no other underlying concerns that need to be addressed.

Gretchen Danielle Barnes
Physician Assistant, MPAS, PA-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28401
Hello! My name is Gretchen Barnes and I'm a board-certified psychiatric PA. I provide medication management for teens and adults dealing with common mental health problems. I am eager to help my patients gain insight into the science surrounding various treatment options. I pride myself on being detailed and compassionate in my approach. I believe that shared decision-making can help patients improve their mental wellbeing.
Hello! My name is Gretchen Barnes and I'm a board-certified psychiatric PA. I provide medication management for teens and adults dealing with common mental health problems. I am eager to help my patients gain insight into the science surrounding various treatment options. I pride myself on being detailed and compassionate in my approach. I believe that shared decision-making can help patients improve their mental wellbeing.

Emily Pevtsov
Physician Assistant, MMS, PA-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28401 (Online Only)
I am a psychiatric PA with over 9 years of inpatient and outpatient mental health experience. I offer telehealth (virtual) services to residents of North Carolina and Kentucky, ages 18+. Services include medication management for common mental health problems ranging from depression and anxiety to opiate and alcohol addiction.
I am a psychiatric PA with over 9 years of inpatient and outpatient mental health experience. I offer telehealth (virtual) services to residents of North Carolina and Kentucky, ages 18+. Services include medication management for common mental health problems ranging from depression and anxiety to opiate and alcohol addiction.

Coastal Ridge Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, LPC, LPCS, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28401
Coastal Ridge Health Service provides specialized ADHD evaluation and treatment for both Adults and Children. We understand the complexity of ADHD and that many times other mental health concerns must be addressed along with ADHD. We take pride in looking at each patient as an individual and we provide individualized patient care.
Coastal Ridge Health Service provides specialized ADHD evaluation and treatment for both Adults and Children. We understand the complexity of ADHD and that many times other mental health concerns must be addressed along with ADHD. We take pride in looking at each patient as an individual and we provide individualized patient care.

Lindsey Lawrence
Physician Assistant, MPAS, PA-C
Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401
At Making Waves Mental Health, our approach will be to personalize each medication treatment plan for the individual needs of each patient.
At Making Waves Mental Health, our approach will be to personalize each medication treatment plan for the individual needs of each patient.

David Ahlberg
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28401
Affiliated Medical Group, PLLC is a private practice Psychiatric Group serving all of North Carolina and Florida. We have many years of combined experience working with people in a variety of settings. We have expertise in the treatment of a wide variety of psychiatric challenges across the lifespan, and we are ready to meet your needs.
Affiliated Medical Group, PLLC is a private practice Psychiatric Group serving all of North Carolina and Florida. We have many years of combined experience working with people in a variety of settings. We have expertise in the treatment of a wide variety of psychiatric challenges across the lifespan, and we are ready to meet your needs.

Dr. Chinwe Ibiam
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, AGACNP, PMHNP
Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate, doctorate degree prepared psychiatric provider with great people skills. Specializes in mental health, and adult gerontology. I see patients with mental health needs across the age span from ages 6 to over 100 years. I see patients from the state of Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Washington State.
I am a compassionate, doctorate degree prepared psychiatric provider with great people skills. Specializes in mental health, and adult gerontology. I see patients with mental health needs across the age span from ages 6 to over 100 years. I see patients from the state of Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Washington State.

Trinity Wellness Center
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401
I am here to help you with medication management for psychiatric disorders. These disorders include anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, ADHD etc. I am available in office at Trinity Wellness Porter's Neck location in person or on Tele medicine.
I am here to help you with medication management for psychiatric disorders. These disorders include anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, ADHD etc. I am available in office at Trinity Wellness Porter's Neck location in person or on Tele medicine.

IJK Mental Health Solutions, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Leke Atabong is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has been working as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2019. As an NP in mental health, I provide care to patient with ages 18 years and older with mental health diagnosis to include but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, anger mnagement. My practice is engaging a holistic approach to care, where I see the patient as a sum of several different moving parts that have to be in unison for the patient to achieve homeostasis.
Leke Atabong is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has been working as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner since 2019. As an NP in mental health, I provide care to patient with ages 18 years and older with mental health diagnosis to include but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, anger mnagement. My practice is engaging a holistic approach to care, where I see the patient as a sum of several different moving parts that have to be in unison for the patient to achieve homeostasis.
Margaret Beasley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, DNP
Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401
Not accepting new clients
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in 28401 is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
28401 Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in 28401 has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in 28401, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. 28401 Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in 28401 is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
28401 Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in 28401 has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in 28401, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. 28401 Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in 28401, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in 28401, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in 28401 as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( 28401). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in 28401, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in 28401, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in 28401 as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( 28401). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.