Behavioral Issues Psychiatrists in Clayton, NC
Motherhood can feel overwhelming — whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or navigating the many transitions that come with raising children. I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression, pregnancy anxiety, birth trauma, intrusive thoughts, and mood changes during motherhood.
Motherhood can feel overwhelming — whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or navigating the many transitions that come with raising children. I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression, pregnancy anxiety, birth trauma, intrusive thoughts, and mood changes during motherhood.
Is your child struggling with ADHD, anxiety, autism, emotional regulation, or behavioral challenges?
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for children, teens, young adults, and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, trauma, and mood disorders. Together, we’ll create an individualized treatment plan that strengthens coping skills, improves daily functioning, and supports long-term emotional wellness
Is your child struggling with ADHD, anxiety, autism, emotional regulation, or behavioral challenges?
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for children, teens, young adults, and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism, trauma, and mood disorders. Together, we’ll create an individualized treatment plan that strengthens coping skills, improves daily functioning, and supports long-term emotional wellness
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis while also supporting individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PTSD, and behavioral concerns (ODD & DMDD), ADHD, autism in children and adolescents.
I believe that every individual deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported, regardless of their background, life experiences, or current challenges. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and focused on helping you build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and achieve meaningful, lasting change. I provide medication management & therapy.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis while also supporting individuals struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PTSD, and behavioral concerns (ODD & DMDD), ADHD, autism in children and adolescents.
I believe that every individual deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported, regardless of their background, life experiences, or current challenges. My approach is collaborative, personalized, and focused on helping you build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and achieve meaningful, lasting change. I provide medication management & therapy.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. It could be anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, mood changes, or chronic stress that have made it difficult to feel balanced or fully present in your life. You may be looking for clarity, stability, and care that feels respectful, supportive, and genuinely understanding.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. It could be anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, mood changes, or chronic stress that have made it difficult to feel balanced or fully present in your life. You may be looking for clarity, stability, and care that feels respectful, supportive, and genuinely understanding.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Consoling Minds Psychiatry PLLC, committed to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care. I take a holistic, patient-centered approach that combines careful assessment, evidence-based treatment, and genuine collaboration. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to achieve meaningful and lasting emotional well-being.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Consoling Minds Psychiatry PLLC, committed to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care. I take a holistic, patient-centered approach that combines careful assessment, evidence-based treatment, and genuine collaboration. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to achieve meaningful and lasting emotional well-being.
Lilia Cristina Becerra Hatcher
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Consoling Minds Psychiatry, we provide compassionate and personalized mental health care for individuals and families across North Carolina. Whether you are facing emotional stress, anxiety, depression, mood changes, or trauma, you deserve care that honors your story. Healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey, which is why we take time to listen and create a plan that fits your needs and your life.
At Consoling Minds Psychiatry, we provide compassionate and personalized mental health care for individuals and families across North Carolina. Whether you are facing emotional stress, anxiety, depression, mood changes, or trauma, you deserve care that honors your story. Healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey, which is why we take time to listen and create a plan that fits your needs and your life.
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I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate emotional and behavioral challenges.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from Walden University. My background as a nurse has shaped my holistic, compassionate approach to treatment. I value collaboration and believe in working alongside my clients to develop strategic, individualized plans that promote stability, growth, and long-term wellness.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate emotional and behavioral challenges.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from Walden University. My background as a nurse has shaped my holistic, compassionate approach to treatment. I value collaboration and believe in working alongside my clients to develop strategic, individualized plans that promote stability, growth, and long-term wellness.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I aim to provide you with the highest quality care in a supportive and compassionate environment. I am here to listen to your concerns, provide personalized treatment plans, and empower you on your journey to mental wellness. Your well-being is our shared goal, and I am committed to working with you to achieve the best possible outcomes. Together, we can navigate challenges and work towards a brighter, healthier future.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I aim to provide you with the highest quality care in a supportive and compassionate environment. I am here to listen to your concerns, provide personalized treatment plans, and empower you on your journey to mental wellness. Your well-being is our shared goal, and I am committed to working with you to achieve the best possible outcomes. Together, we can navigate challenges and work towards a brighter, healthier future.
The goal of working with a developmental and behavioral pediatric mental health specialist is to understand the child/adolescent as a whole person and to work with he family to create sustainable solutions.
I am a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with full prescriptive authority and treat most psychiatric conditions. Does your child have BIG feelings? So big that they have a hard time going throughout the day without several meltdowns? Does your adolescent have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Is it hard to watch them struggle with anxiety and worry that does not seem to fit the situation? Is it hard to know whether or not what they are experiencing is because of their age or context, or something that needs professional expertise?
The goal of working with a developmental and behavioral pediatric mental health specialist is to understand the child/adolescent as a whole person and to work with he family to create sustainable solutions.
I am a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with full prescriptive authority and treat most psychiatric conditions. Does your child have BIG feelings? So big that they have a hard time going throughout the day without several meltdowns? Does your adolescent have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Is it hard to watch them struggle with anxiety and worry that does not seem to fit the situation? Is it hard to know whether or not what they are experiencing is because of their age or context, or something that needs professional expertise?
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, attention difficulties, trauma-related concerns, and behavioral changes.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Mount Olive. I take a collaborative, team-based approach to care and focus on evidence-based treatment options that support meaningful, lasting improvement.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, attention difficulties, trauma-related concerns, and behavioral changes.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Mount Olive. I take a collaborative, team-based approach to care and focus on evidence-based treatment options that support meaningful, lasting improvement.
I am a licensed mental health practitioner with over a decade of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, mood concerns, trauma-related symptoms, and relational challenges. My work integrates evidence-based mental health care, nervous system regulation, and emotional clarity.
As a prescriber, I take a collaborative approach to medication. When used, medication is meant to support regulation and functioning — not suppress emotions or replace insight.
I believe clarity emerges when the nervous system is supported. From that place, meaningful change becomes possible and sustainable.
I am a licensed mental health practitioner with over a decade of experience working with adults navigating anxiety, mood concerns, trauma-related symptoms, and relational challenges. My work integrates evidence-based mental health care, nervous system regulation, and emotional clarity.
As a prescriber, I take a collaborative approach to medication. When used, medication is meant to support regulation and functioning — not suppress emotions or replace insight.
I believe clarity emerges when the nervous system is supported. From that place, meaningful change becomes possible and sustainable.
We are a multifaceted group of specialists offering a spectrum of services, with a focus on behavioral health, addiction treatment, registered dietitian services, and support for depression and bipolar disorder.
Hi! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a background in both inpatient and outpatient care. I've worked with patients dealing with substance abuse/addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. My approach involves utilizing the latest diagnostic guidelines from the DSM and evidence-based treatments to support patients in reclaiming their well-being. I strongly believe in the significance of mental health, aiming to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness and encouraging others to prioritize their mental well-being. My mission is to educate and empower individuals to make their mental health a priority.
We are a multifaceted group of specialists offering a spectrum of services, with a focus on behavioral health, addiction treatment, registered dietitian services, and support for depression and bipolar disorder.
Hi! I'm a certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a background in both inpatient and outpatient care. I've worked with patients dealing with substance abuse/addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. My approach involves utilizing the latest diagnostic guidelines from the DSM and evidence-based treatments to support patients in reclaiming their well-being. I strongly believe in the significance of mental health, aiming to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness and encouraging others to prioritize their mental well-being. My mission is to educate and empower individuals to make their mental health a priority.
LifeSupport Skills Mental Health Group,
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, MSN/MA, PMHNP
Online Only
Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy, including talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) I am an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with an experience of over 22 years of healthcare experience, specialized in mental health to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric conditions, providing therapy, prescribing medications, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. To mention but a few, I treat individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, autism, schizophrenia, personality disorders and many more.
Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy, including talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) I am an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with an experience of over 22 years of healthcare experience, specialized in mental health to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric conditions, providing therapy, prescribing medications, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. To mention but a few, I treat individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, autism, schizophrenia, personality disorders and many more.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist practicing in Cary area since 2008. I focus on comprehensive, thoughtful, and coordinated approach to understanding and solving emotional problems helping you and your loved ones achieve a healthier life. I work with your primary care physicians to attain overall improvement of your health. My specialties include treatment of symptoms such as depression, mood disorders, ADHD/OCD/PTSD, Post-partum Depression, anxiety.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist practicing in Cary area since 2008. I focus on comprehensive, thoughtful, and coordinated approach to understanding and solving emotional problems helping you and your loved ones achieve a healthier life. I work with your primary care physicians to attain overall improvement of your health. My specialties include treatment of symptoms such as depression, mood disorders, ADHD/OCD/PTSD, Post-partum Depression, anxiety.
Mindful Healing Group PLLC Mental Health Outpatient Clinic is located in Raleigh, NC. We are accepting new patients in North Carolina, Texas, and New York for in-person or telehealth visits. We treat a wide range of mental health disorders. Our specialty includes Weight Loss treatments, ADHD screening, Gender Affirmation Treatments, and Medication management for a wide range of mental health disorders.
Mindful Healing Group PLLC Mental Health Outpatient Clinic is located in Raleigh, NC. We are accepting new patients in North Carolina, Texas, and New York for in-person or telehealth visits. We treat a wide range of mental health disorders. Our specialty includes Weight Loss treatments, ADHD screening, Gender Affirmation Treatments, and Medication management for a wide range of mental health disorders.
I work with patients who feel stuck, discouraged, or emotionally overwhelmed and are ready for meaningful change. They often want relief from distressing symptoms, clearer insight into their experiences, and practical tools to move forward. Patients are usually seeking stability, renewed confidence, and a path toward healthier relationships, improved daily functioning, and a stronger sense of purpose and well-being.
I work with patients who feel stuck, discouraged, or emotionally overwhelmed and are ready for meaningful change. They often want relief from distressing symptoms, clearer insight into their experiences, and practical tools to move forward. Patients are usually seeking stability, renewed confidence, and a path toward healthier relationships, improved daily functioning, and a stronger sense of purpose and well-being.
My ideal client is someone looking to improve their quality of life and is open to exploring different approaches to doing so. My background includes experience supporting individuals with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and substance use concerns through the use of medication as well as other integrative techniques.
I also use resources like GeneSight testing to help guide medication choices, CNS-VS testing to evaluate attention, memory, and processing, and select lab work that can be completed from the comfort of your own home.
My ideal client is someone looking to improve their quality of life and is open to exploring different approaches to doing so. My background includes experience supporting individuals with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and substance use concerns through the use of medication as well as other integrative techniques.
I also use resources like GeneSight testing to help guide medication choices, CNS-VS testing to evaluate attention, memory, and processing, and select lab work that can be completed from the comfort of your own home.
I have experience with a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and challenges related to life transitions and stress.
Many of the teens and adults I see are going through something that's started to affect every part of their life — anxiety that won't quiet down, depression that's drained their motivation, or ADHD that makes it hard to stay on track. Some are navigating a major life transition, dealing with grief, or struggling with mood swings or panic attacks they can't explain. Others are dealing with stress and impulsivity that keep getting in the way of the life they want.
I have experience with a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and challenges related to life transitions and stress.
Many of the teens and adults I see are going through something that's started to affect every part of their life — anxiety that won't quiet down, depression that's drained their motivation, or ADHD that makes it hard to stay on track. Some are navigating a major life transition, dealing with grief, or struggling with mood swings or panic attacks they can't explain. Others are dealing with stress and impulsivity that keep getting in the way of the life they want.
We are accepting new patients as of 7.17.26
Finding the right provider can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m Luke, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who helps adults and ages 16+ navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and life stressors. My goal is to meet you where you are and support you in building the life you want—whether that means finding the right medication, exploring new coping skills, or both. My style is collaborative and holistic. I want to understand not just your symptoms, but also your goals, values, and daily challenges.
We are accepting new patients as of 7.17.26
Finding the right provider can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m Luke, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who helps adults and ages 16+ navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and life stressors. My goal is to meet you where you are and support you in building the life you want—whether that means finding the right medication, exploring new coping skills, or both. My style is collaborative and holistic. I want to understand not just your symptoms, but also your goals, values, and daily challenges.
Dr. Megan Freeman is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult Psychiatry. She completed her residency training at Vidant Medical Center at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina in 2021 where she was the chief resident. Since then, she has worked as an attending physician at an inpatient adult psychiatric unit in Burlington, North Carolina. As a resident and attending she has treated adults of all ages and in all areas of mental health.
Dr. Megan Freeman is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult Psychiatry. She completed her residency training at Vidant Medical Center at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina in 2021 where she was the chief resident. Since then, she has worked as an attending physician at an inpatient adult psychiatric unit in Burlington, North Carolina. As a resident and attending she has treated adults of all ages and in all areas of mental health.
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How can a behavioral psychiatrists help?
Behavioral issues is a general term used to encompass conditions like Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD), which significantly impact the behavior and emotional functioning of children and adolescents. These disorders are characterized by disruptive behaviors that create substantial challenges for children and their family across emotional, academic, and social domains. Psychiatrists specializing in behavioral issues have expertise in diagnosing these conditions and crafting treatment plans. Their approach typically integrates therapy and medication while helping families navigate supportive services. Psychiatrists may also address underlying factors—such as trauma—that may fuel behavioral disturbances.
What treatment approaches are used for behavioral issues?
Because behavioral issues can present in a variety of ways, treatment is usually very individualized. Psychotherapeutic approaches—such as age-appropriate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), or play therapy—are commonly used to help children improve emotional regulation and communication skills. For parents and caregivers, psychiatrists can also offer support—such as by helping them manage challenging behaviors and strengthen parent-child trust. Medications can also be effective in some cases to help manage symptoms and help regulate mood. When medication is recommended, it is typically paired with behavioral strategies and ongoing monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in behavioral issues?
Psychology Today's online directory serves as a valuable resource for families seeking qualified psychiatrists (MDs) or psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in behavioral issues. The platform's search filters enable users to identify providers with specific expertise in areas such as oppositional behavior, medication management, and psychological evaluation. Families can refine their search based on multiple criteria including age group specialization (e.g. children or adolescents), accepted insurance plans, geographic location, and session fees. When evaluating potential psychiatrists, families should inquire about their specific treatment philosophy, as well as their commitment to collaborating with school professionals and other members of the child's care team.