Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Clayton, NC
Mind & Body Renew Medical Spa and Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Serves Area
I help high-functioning adults who look like they are holding everything together on the outside, but privately feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, unfocused, or stuck in survival mode.
At Mind & Body Renew Medical Spa & Psychiatry, my approach is calm, personalized, and whole-person focused. I work with adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, sleep concerns, life transitions, emotional burnout, and hormone-related mood changes such as perimenopause or menopause concerns.
I help high-functioning adults who look like they are holding everything together on the outside, but privately feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, unfocused, or stuck in survival mode.
At Mind & Body Renew Medical Spa & Psychiatry, my approach is calm, personalized, and whole-person focused. I work with adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, sleep concerns, life transitions, emotional burnout, and hormone-related mood changes such as perimenopause or menopause concerns.
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 work with professionals in high-stress careers, overachievers facing burnout, individuals from underserved and disadvantaged communities, and those navigating the everyday challenges of life. Whether you are seeking support for a specific mental health condition or simply looking to regain balance and confidence, I am committed to helping you move forward with compassion.
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 work with professionals in high-stress careers, overachievers facing burnout, individuals from underserved and disadvantaged communities, and those navigating the everyday challenges of life. Whether you are seeking support for a specific mental health condition or simply looking to regain balance and confidence, I am committed to helping you move forward with compassion.
Chanel’s approach is rooted in collaboration, and she believes in incorporating patients into their treatment plan. Through open and honest conversations, Chanel is a partner in your mental health journey, and prioritizes listening to her patients’ full story and background. Her patient-centered practice focuses on compassion and integrating evidence-based treatment options to ensure patients receive the most effective care.
Chanel’s approach is rooted in collaboration, and she believes in incorporating patients into their treatment plan. Through open and honest conversations, Chanel is a partner in your mental health journey, and prioritizes listening to her patients’ full story and background. Her patient-centered practice focuses on compassion and integrating evidence-based treatment options to ensure patients receive the most effective care.
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.
Since beginning his career in the United States in 1994, Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha has become known for his compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, ensuring every patient feels heard and understood, regardless of their background. He adopts a biopsychosocial framework to address mental health, empowering patients to understand their conditions, harness their strengths, and make informed treatment decisions. Dr. Abu-Salha emphasizes patient autonomy and collaboration, frequently coordinating care with therapists, counselors, other medical specialists, and physicians to achieve holistic well-being.
Since beginning his career in the United States in 1994, Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha has become known for his compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, ensuring every patient feels heard and understood, regardless of their background. He adopts a biopsychosocial framework to address mental health, empowering patients to understand their conditions, harness their strengths, and make informed treatment decisions. Dr. Abu-Salha emphasizes patient autonomy and collaboration, frequently coordinating care with therapists, counselors, other medical specialists, and physicians to achieve holistic well-being.
Stephanie believes in a holistic, patient-centered approach grounded in evidence-based practices. Her commitment to ethical standards and collaborative care ensures that she advocates for each patient's unique needs while fostering an environment of trust and confidentiality. She strives to empower individuals on their journey to recovery, helping them develop the tools necessary to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Stephanie works collaboratively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless and comprehensive approach to care.
Stephanie believes in a holistic, patient-centered approach grounded in evidence-based practices. Her commitment to ethical standards and collaborative care ensures that she advocates for each patient's unique needs while fostering an environment of trust and confidentiality. She strives to empower individuals on their journey to recovery, helping them develop the tools necessary to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Stephanie works collaboratively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless and comprehensive approach to care.
In a world where life's challenges are ever-present, having a dedicated ally can make all the difference. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a profound commitment to providing comprehensive mental health care. In my care there is a special focus on my client's issues and/or needs without judgement or bias. My diverse background ensures that I understand cultural, social, and lifestyle differences that may be impacting my clients mental health. Many clients want to build, repair, and or maintain their mental health. I assist them in creating this foundation for their personal mental health goals.
In a world where life's challenges are ever-present, having a dedicated ally can make all the difference. I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a profound commitment to providing comprehensive mental health care. In my care there is a special focus on my client's issues and/or needs without judgement or bias. My diverse background ensures that I understand cultural, social, and lifestyle differences that may be impacting my clients mental health. Many clients want to build, repair, and or maintain their mental health. I assist them in creating this foundation for their personal mental health goals.
I offer client-centered psychiatric care that includes a combination of medication management, blood work, therapy, and holistic lifestyle interventions. I believe that you are the expert on your body and your needs, and will work with you to improve your positive coping techniques and emotional regulation skills while we utilize medication to reduce the intensity and severity of your symptoms. My goal is to help support you to meet your emotional and behavioral health goals as you continue on your journey of healing.
I offer client-centered psychiatric care that includes a combination of medication management, blood work, therapy, and holistic lifestyle interventions. I believe that you are the expert on your body and your needs, and will work with you to improve your positive coping techniques and emotional regulation skills while we utilize medication to reduce the intensity and severity of your symptoms. My goal is to help support you to meet your emotional and behavioral health goals as you continue on your journey of healing.
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I remain committed to promoting mental health awareness and combating the stigma associated with psychiatric disorders. Through community outreach and education, I aspire to contribute to a more inclusive and empathetic understanding of mental health. With a blend of compassion and expertise, I am eager to facilitate meaningful improvements in the lives of my patients, paving the way for a brighter, healthier future for all.
I remain committed to promoting mental health awareness and combating the stigma associated with psychiatric disorders. Through community outreach and education, I aspire to contribute to a more inclusive and empathetic understanding of mental health. With a blend of compassion and expertise, I am eager to facilitate meaningful improvements in the lives of my patients, paving the way for a brighter, healthier future for all.
Cherry understands how impactful mental health is on overall well-being. She's passionate about decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and increasing access to care. Cherry has an abundance of international travel, which helped develop a broad frame of reference that allows her to better understand people, their cultures, and their beliefs.
Cherry understands how impactful mental health is on overall well-being. She's passionate about decreasing the stigma surrounding mental health and increasing access to care. Cherry has an abundance of international travel, which helped develop a broad frame of reference that allows her to better understand people, their cultures, and their beliefs.
Now Accepting New Patients! Welcome! I am an adult and child psychiatrist who is here to help you figure out if medications would be beneficial for you. When it comes to medications I believe that less is more. I see patients from all over NC via video appointments. I enjoy working with children and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression and trauma survivors. I help people reclaim their personal power and sense of self by medication management, Empathy Based Supportive and Solution Focused Therapy, and lifestyle changes for greater personal balance. My office offers personal and expedient medical care and supportive psychotherapy.
Now Accepting New Patients! Welcome! I am an adult and child psychiatrist who is here to help you figure out if medications would be beneficial for you. When it comes to medications I believe that less is more. I see patients from all over NC via video appointments. I enjoy working with children and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression and trauma survivors. I help people reclaim their personal power and sense of self by medication management, Empathy Based Supportive and Solution Focused Therapy, and lifestyle changes for greater personal balance. My office offers personal and expedient medical care and supportive psychotherapy.
You may look successful on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, anxious, emotionally flat, or like everyday life takes more effort than it should. Many of the adults I work with are balancing demanding careers, parenting, caregiving, or years of “pushing through” while quietly struggling with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, or mood changes related to stress, postpartum, or life transitions. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and individualized. Together, we create a treatment plan that feels practical, sustainable, and aligned with each person’s goals and values.
You may look successful on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, anxious, emotionally flat, or like everyday life takes more effort than it should. Many of the adults I work with are balancing demanding careers, parenting, caregiving, or years of “pushing through” while quietly struggling with anxiety, ADHD, burnout, or mood changes related to stress, postpartum, or life transitions. My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and individualized. Together, we create a treatment plan that feels practical, sustainable, and aligned with each person’s goals and values.
I am currently accepting patients that are pregnant or postpartum or by direct referral from a therapist or provider. I understand that changes occurring during a woman's life can affect her ability to cope and heal. I provide compassionate care and medication management. I am passionate about helping mothers through changes that occur during and after pregnancy that are so often minimized in health care settings. My goal is to help mothers to feel supported throughout their pregnancy and birth, empowered with the knowledge of their body and respected in their choices of care.
I am currently accepting patients that are pregnant or postpartum or by direct referral from a therapist or provider. I understand that changes occurring during a woman's life can affect her ability to cope and heal. I provide compassionate care and medication management. I am passionate about helping mothers through changes that occur during and after pregnancy that are so often minimized in health care settings. My goal is to help mothers to feel supported throughout their pregnancy and birth, empowered with the knowledge of their body and respected in their choices of care.
As a board-certified physician assistant with over seven years of experience in behavioral health, I am passionate about supporting my patients through life’s challenges. I believe that meaningful psychiatric care is a collaborative partnership. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where my patients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings, without judgment. Together, we’ll take the time to understand your goals and discuss various treatment options that feel right for you.
As a board-certified physician assistant with over seven years of experience in behavioral health, I am passionate about supporting my patients through life’s challenges. I believe that meaningful psychiatric care is a collaborative partnership. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where my patients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and feelings, without judgment. Together, we’ll take the time to understand your goals and discuss various treatment options that feel right for you.
My ideal clients are teens and adults navigating life transitions who are ready to better understand their mental health and feel like themselves again. Many come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, or challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, or perimenopause. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations and medication management in a collaborative, judgment-free environment. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan that helps you regain balance, build resilience, and move toward lasting wellness.
My ideal clients are teens and adults navigating life transitions who are ready to better understand their mental health and feel like themselves again. Many come to me struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, or challenges related to pregnancy, postpartum, or perimenopause. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric evaluations and medication management in a collaborative, judgment-free environment. Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan that helps you regain balance, build resilience, and move toward lasting wellness.
As a board-certified Physician Assistant and psychiatric provider, I use a patient-centered approach that blends medication management, education, and preventive strategies. My clinical experience includes telemedicine psychiatry, and I have worked extensively with individuals facing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. Through active listening and shared decision-making, I collaborate with my patients to create treatment plans that align with their unique needs and goals.
As a board-certified Physician Assistant and psychiatric provider, I use a patient-centered approach that blends medication management, education, and preventive strategies. My clinical experience includes telemedicine psychiatry, and I have worked extensively with individuals facing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. Through active listening and shared decision-making, I collaborate with my patients to create treatment plans that align with their unique needs and goals.
You may be navigating anxiety, depression, mood swings, intrusive thoughts, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed or numb after trauma, chronic stress, burnout, or major life transitions. You might be struggling with relationship patterns, irritability, sleep issues, racing thoughts, or symptoms tied to pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, loss, PMDD, or other reproductive mental health concerns. You want thoughtful, collaborative care that looks at the whole picture—mind, body, history, and goals—so you can better understand what’s happening, regain stability, and feel more confident, grounded, and like yourself again.
You may be navigating anxiety, depression, mood swings, intrusive thoughts, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed or numb after trauma, chronic stress, burnout, or major life transitions. You might be struggling with relationship patterns, irritability, sleep issues, racing thoughts, or symptoms tied to pregnancy, postpartum, fertility challenges, loss, PMDD, or other reproductive mental health concerns. You want thoughtful, collaborative care that looks at the whole picture—mind, body, history, and goals—so you can better understand what’s happening, regain stability, and feel more confident, grounded, and like yourself again.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who keeps things real, relaxed, and judgment‑free. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and addiction, and bring 16+ years of experience to a style that’s supportive, conversational, and genuinely human. You show up as you are; I meet you there and help you move forward.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who keeps things real, relaxed, and judgment‑free. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, depression, and addiction, and bring 16+ years of experience to a style that’s supportive, conversational, and genuinely human. You show up as you are; I meet you there and help you move forward.
I am a board-certified Physician Assistant with a passion for building lasting and trusting patient-provider relationships. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Human Biology at North Carolina State University, and earned my Master of Physician Assistant Practice degree from Campbell University.
As a mental health provider, I value building long-term, trusting patient relationships. I believe in working together to make informed decisions about care, helping each patient improve daily functioning and overall quality of life.
I am a board-certified Physician Assistant with a passion for building lasting and trusting patient-provider relationships. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Human Biology at North Carolina State University, and earned my Master of Physician Assistant Practice degree from Campbell University.
As a mental health provider, I value building long-term, trusting patient relationships. I believe in working together to make informed decisions about care, helping each patient improve daily functioning and overall quality of life.
Tikia believes in transparency, honesty, and directness. Informed by evidence-based research, she practices in truth and fact. Tikia is open with her patients that she, too, has experienced some of the same difficulties and, when applicable, is willing to share how she overcame them as an avenue to help others, recognizing that one can empathize differently after sharing a similar experience.
Tikia believes in transparency, honesty, and directness. Informed by evidence-based research, she practices in truth and fact. Tikia is open with her patients that she, too, has experienced some of the same difficulties and, when applicable, is willing to share how she overcame them as an avenue to help others, recognizing that one can empathize differently after sharing a similar experience.
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How can psychiatrists help women with gender-specific mental health challenges?
Women can face a variety of unique mental health challenges that they may seek psychiatric support for, such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause, body image concerns, and other conditions that intersect with gender-based experiences. Psychiatrists with specific expertise in working with women can offer treatment for these conditions, often through medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. While not all psychiatrists who specialize in women's issues are female, some women find that they are most comfortable seeing a female psychiatrist, as they may feel more supported by someone who has shared life experiences and perspectives.
What does psychiatric treatment for women's issues involve?
Because women's issues encompass a variety of concerns, the course of treatment recommended by a psychiatrist will vary. However, psychiatrists will often begin treatment with an assessment of a client's current symptoms and recommend a treatment plan according to the assessment findings. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, depending on the nature of the concern and the individual's goals. For example, a psychiatrist might use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help clients explore and address challenges related to identity, relationships, parenting, or past trauma. For those experiencing mood changes related to hormonal fluctuations—such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal depression—medication may also be considered to help stabilize mood. In many cases, psychiatrists will coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in women's issues?
Psychology Today's online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by treatment specialty and gender, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who treat women's issues and identify as female. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees.


