LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Buncombe County, NC
He is dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ patients at various stages of adulthood.
Dr. Cristian Skinner (he/him) is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina, graduated from East Carolina University, and earned his PhD in Neurobiology and Anatomy from Wake Forest University. He obtained his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine.
He is dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ patients at various stages of adulthood.
Dr. Cristian Skinner (he/him) is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He was born and raised in Eastern North Carolina, graduated from East Carolina University, and earned his PhD in Neurobiology and Anatomy from Wake Forest University. He obtained his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine.
I specialize in teens, psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrative medicine, trauma, LGBTQIA+, women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry.
Integrative psychiatry may include psychotherapy, evidenced-based medication, trauma treatment, nutrition, supplements, herbal medicine, meditation & more. When treating children and teens I work closely with parents. I offer holistic perinatal psychiatry. I provide psychotherapy, or I also often collaborate with a client's current therapist.
I specialize in teens, psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrative medicine, trauma, LGBTQIA+, women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry.
Integrative psychiatry may include psychotherapy, evidenced-based medication, trauma treatment, nutrition, supplements, herbal medicine, meditation & more. When treating children and teens I work closely with parents. I offer holistic perinatal psychiatry. I provide psychotherapy, or I also often collaborate with a client's current therapist.
I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma informed, and am committed to working with you as a team, helping you take charge of your mental health journey with guidance based on the most up-to-date knowledge and treatments.
Currently accepting new patients ages 15 and up throughout NC & FL! - - - Hi, I'm Heather! I’m a psychiatric PA with over a decade of clinical experience, providing virtual psychiatry services and medication management with a collaborative, whole-person approach.
I firmly believe mental and physical health are interconnected. While medications can be helpful, we often need more to truly thrive. That’s why I incorporate lifestyle interventions like nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management into treatment plans, while also encouraging therapy as part of comprehensive care.
I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma informed, and am committed to working with you as a team, helping you take charge of your mental health journey with guidance based on the most up-to-date knowledge and treatments.
Currently accepting new patients ages 15 and up throughout NC & FL! - - - Hi, I'm Heather! I’m a psychiatric PA with over a decade of clinical experience, providing virtual psychiatry services and medication management with a collaborative, whole-person approach.
I firmly believe mental and physical health are interconnected. While medications can be helpful, we often need more to truly thrive. That’s why I incorporate lifestyle interventions like nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management into treatment plans, while also encouraging therapy as part of comprehensive care.
She is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and adolescents and understands the importance of creating nuanced, specialized care plans for these groups.
She prioritizes honesty, clarity, and empathy and is committed to delivering exceptional mental health care across North Carolina.
She is passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and adolescents and understands the importance of creating nuanced, specialized care plans for these groups.
She prioritizes honesty, clarity, and empathy and is committed to delivering exceptional mental health care across North Carolina.
Patients I work with are usually seeking help for their mental health concerns and are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. They may be dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or mood disorders. Their needs include finding effective treatment strategies, overcoming challenges, and achieving personal goals related to their mental well-being. They want to improve their overall quality of life, find healthier coping mechanisms, and develop a sense of stability and fulfillment.
Patients I work with are usually seeking help for their mental health concerns and are motivated to make positive changes in their lives. They may be dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, or mood disorders. Their needs include finding effective treatment strategies, overcoming challenges, and achieving personal goals related to their mental well-being. They want to improve their overall quality of life, find healthier coping mechanisms, and develop a sense of stability and fulfillment.
Mariah earned a B.S in Human Nutrition from the University of Florida and her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Florida. She has experience working with substance use, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, and other mental health concerns. She strives to deliver quality and compassionate care to all her patients. She has a passion working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Her care approach is empathetic, compassionate, trustworthy, and attentive to clients concerns and feelings.
Mariah earned a B.S in Human Nutrition from the University of Florida and her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of South Florida. She has experience working with substance use, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, and other mental health concerns. She strives to deliver quality and compassionate care to all her patients. She has a passion working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Her care approach is empathetic, compassionate, trustworthy, and attentive to clients concerns and feelings.
Lisa J Ryan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMH NP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my primary focus is to provide you with my full presence and deep care. This goal, along with the provision of state-of-the-art psycho-pharmacology offered in an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, are best achieved, I believe, by working as a team. As we get to know each other, my desire is to hear you deeply–your past experience, your concerns, worries…and your joys and successes. It is within this alliance that, together, we will discover the best paths forward for you, be they a change in medication, lifestyle, the addition of psychotherapy, meditation or whatever else may be beneficial.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, my primary focus is to provide you with my full presence and deep care. This goal, along with the provision of state-of-the-art psycho-pharmacology offered in an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, are best achieved, I believe, by working as a team. As we get to know each other, my desire is to hear you deeply–your past experience, your concerns, worries…and your joys and successes. It is within this alliance that, together, we will discover the best paths forward for you, be they a change in medication, lifestyle, the addition of psychotherapy, meditation or whatever else may be beneficial.
Telepsychiatrist Piedmont Behavioral Services
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across Florida. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across Florida. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer.
Hi there! My name is Dr. Brittany Vasquez and I am a dual board certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist. I specialize in the treatment of young adults (less than 22 years old), teens, and children who may need help with depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment, trauma (childhood), autism spectrum disorder, and emerging longer term mood and psychotic disorders. Originally from Appalachia and having returned home, I am excited to be starting private practice at the established and historic Carolina Mountain Psychiatry.
Hi there! My name is Dr. Brittany Vasquez and I am a dual board certified adult and child and adolescent psychiatrist. I specialize in the treatment of young adults (less than 22 years old), teens, and children who may need help with depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment, trauma (childhood), autism spectrum disorder, and emerging longer term mood and psychotic disorders. Originally from Appalachia and having returned home, I am excited to be starting private practice at the established and historic Carolina Mountain Psychiatry.
Rebekah MacNair
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
I am currently accepting new clients. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 9 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, I am passionate about supporting mental health in all its forms. My specialized training in perinatal mental health and eating disorders, along with comprehensive psychotherapy and pharmacology training through PSI, equips me to provide the best care possible. I am also particularly interested in working with clients with OCD and autism. Your well-being is my priority, and I want you to feel supported and understood.
I am currently accepting new clients. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 9 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, I am passionate about supporting mental health in all its forms. My specialized training in perinatal mental health and eating disorders, along with comprehensive psychotherapy and pharmacology training through PSI, equips me to provide the best care possible. I am also particularly interested in working with clients with OCD and autism. Your well-being is my priority, and I want you to feel supported and understood.
I am an experienced local psychiatrist working with clients anywhere in North Carolina in a small, client-centered telehealth practice.
I am seeking to connect with clients who are searching for a higher quality of care than we generally receive in the traditional "medical model". This may a working professional looking for a flexible, high-quality approach to treatment or a long-term patient tired of the limitations of the 10-minute med check.
Unique features of this practice: individualized treatment; night/weekend appointments; in-home appointments; and a modern EMR software for convenient communication and telehealth.
I am an experienced local psychiatrist working with clients anywhere in North Carolina in a small, client-centered telehealth practice.
I am seeking to connect with clients who are searching for a higher quality of care than we generally receive in the traditional "medical model". This may a working professional looking for a flexible, high-quality approach to treatment or a long-term patient tired of the limitations of the 10-minute med check.
Unique features of this practice: individualized treatment; night/weekend appointments; in-home appointments; and a modern EMR software for convenient communication and telehealth.
TelePsychiatrist_Piedmont Behavioral Services
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Our clinic provides Child, Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services including Suboxone Treatment via video across North Carolina. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry/
Our clinic provides Child, Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services including Suboxone Treatment via video across North Carolina. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry/
Mountain Mental Health and Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I'm Sandy Howard a Nurse Practitioner, and my psychiatry practice is different than most, but if you are comfortable with technology then say good-bye to feeling invisible because you can't get in touch with your mental health provider and hello to personalized care! I use an encrypted app which links us directly and allows for personal and secure communication between appointments. My 20+ years of experience has taught me that therapeutic continuity produces the best results, and my patients tell me over and over that this experience has been the best in their journey for successful treatment.
Hi, I'm Sandy Howard a Nurse Practitioner, and my psychiatry practice is different than most, but if you are comfortable with technology then say good-bye to feeling invisible because you can't get in touch with your mental health provider and hello to personalized care! I use an encrypted app which links us directly and allows for personal and secure communication between appointments. My 20+ years of experience has taught me that therapeutic continuity produces the best results, and my patients tell me over and over that this experience has been the best in their journey for successful treatment.
Kendra Frazier
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Kendra is a native of the western North Carolina area. She is board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the American Nursing Credentialing Center. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University.
Kendra is a native of the western North Carolina area. She is board-certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the American Nursing Credentialing Center. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University.
The Pisgah Institute is the largest, most comprehensive behavioral health practice in Western North Carolina. We are comprised of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, doctoral-level psychologists, licensed clinical mental health counselors who address a full range of mental health conditions. We provide consultation, medication management, and individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We are currently accepting new patients for in-person and virtual appointments.
The Pisgah Institute is the largest, most comprehensive behavioral health practice in Western North Carolina. We are comprised of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, doctoral-level psychologists, licensed clinical mental health counselors who address a full range of mental health conditions. We provide consultation, medication management, and individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We are currently accepting new patients for in-person and virtual appointments.
Dr. Eric Emery takes a holistic approach to mental health care, integrating medication management and lifestyle changes to promote lasting well-being. Dr. Emery prioritizes understanding each individual’s unique background, experiences, and goals, tailoring treatment plans to support long-term success. Believing in a collaborative approach, Dr. Emery works closely with his patients to build a safe and trusting environment, empowering them to actively engage in their treatment journey. He stays current with the latest advancements in psychiatric research to ensure the highest standard of care.
Dr. Eric Emery takes a holistic approach to mental health care, integrating medication management and lifestyle changes to promote lasting well-being. Dr. Emery prioritizes understanding each individual’s unique background, experiences, and goals, tailoring treatment plans to support long-term success. Believing in a collaborative approach, Dr. Emery works closely with his patients to build a safe and trusting environment, empowering them to actively engage in their treatment journey. He stays current with the latest advancements in psychiatric research to ensure the highest standard of care.
Daya Mental Health and Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
Accepting New Clients! Please fill out our new patient forms on our website at www.dayamentlahealth.com to become a client. Our practice contains Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Therapists who provide comprehensive treatment plans for individuals age 18+ for a wide range of mental health needs. Our specialties include substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, self esteem concerns, obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders and post traumatic stress. We are providers of MAT: Suboxone, Sublocade and Vivitrol and we also provide ketamine assisted psychotherapy.
Accepting New Clients! Please fill out our new patient forms on our website at www.dayamentlahealth.com to become a client. Our practice contains Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Therapists who provide comprehensive treatment plans for individuals age 18+ for a wide range of mental health needs. Our specialties include substance use, depression, anxiety, bipolar, self esteem concerns, obsessive compulsive disorders, eating disorders and post traumatic stress. We are providers of MAT: Suboxone, Sublocade and Vivitrol and we also provide ketamine assisted psychotherapy.
My name is Megan Cavanaugh, and I am a certified physician assistant. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in public health from UNCW and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from GWU. Since 2018, I have been a licensed EMT, consistently maintaining my certification and demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care. Before PA school, I gained invaluable experience while working at a substance use and behavioral health center, where I engaged with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, further honing my ability to deliver comprehensive care.
My name is Megan Cavanaugh, and I am a certified physician assistant. I obtained a bachelor’s degree in public health from UNCW and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from GWU. Since 2018, I have been a licensed EMT, consistently maintaining my certification and demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care. Before PA school, I gained invaluable experience while working at a substance use and behavioral health center, where I engaged with individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, further honing my ability to deliver comprehensive care.
Daniela Marques, a dedicated Physician Assistant, brings four years of experience in Internal Medicine to her transition into psychiatry, driven by a profound passion for prioritizing the mental wellbeing of her patients. Her previous experience has provided a foundation in addressing a broad spectrum of both physical and mental health concerns.
Daniela Marques, a dedicated Physician Assistant, brings four years of experience in Internal Medicine to her transition into psychiatry, driven by a profound passion for prioritizing the mental wellbeing of her patients. Her previous experience has provided a foundation in addressing a broad spectrum of both physical and mental health concerns.
Josephine W Hazeley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be overwhelming, especially during times of transition. Whether you're navigating the emotional highs and lows of life, during pregnancy, adjusting to life as a new parent, or facing challenges in other stages of life, you don’t have to do it alone. Many individuals struggle with stress, anxiety, or feelings of disconnection, particularly new mothers who may feel they aren’t bonding with their babies as they expected. If you find yourself feeling lost, exhausted, or unsure of where to turn, know that hope and support are available.
Life can be overwhelming, especially during times of transition. Whether you're navigating the emotional highs and lows of life, during pregnancy, adjusting to life as a new parent, or facing challenges in other stages of life, you don’t have to do it alone. Many individuals struggle with stress, anxiety, or feelings of disconnection, particularly new mothers who may feel they aren’t bonding with their babies as they expected. If you find yourself feeling lost, exhausted, or unsure of where to turn, know that hope and support are available.
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LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
We should make clear that not all the psychiatrists listed here are gay themselves. Rather, they specialize in helping with aspects of being gay in Buncombe County or homosexual. They provide help for gay couples in gay relationships, gay issues and issues that affect gay life.
If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in Buncombe County or for a Buncombe County gay psychiatrist these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly psychiatrists plus gay psychiatrists in Buncombe County, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.
If you're gay or are looking for help with gay issues in Buncombe County or for a Buncombe County gay psychiatrist these professionals provide gay counseling and gay friendly care for gays or lesbians. They include gay friendly psychiatrists plus gay psychiatrists in Buncombe County, gay friendly psychologists, and gay friendly counsellors.