Female Psychiatrists in Cornelius, NC
Most things in life are multifactorial and hence we must target our wellbeing in a variety of ways. To truly target symptoms and suffering one should explore not only medication but psychological, behavioral, and holistic approaches as well. In this small, private psychiatric practice I offer the space for intense assessment, treatment and growth. The treatment isn't hindered by modern healthcare's limitations. With easier access to your provider and extended appointment times allows for a different psychiatric experience. To be heard.
Most things in life are multifactorial and hence we must target our wellbeing in a variety of ways. To truly target symptoms and suffering one should explore not only medication but psychological, behavioral, and holistic approaches as well. In this small, private psychiatric practice I offer the space for intense assessment, treatment and growth. The treatment isn't hindered by modern healthcare's limitations. With easier access to your provider and extended appointment times allows for a different psychiatric experience. To be heard.
If you’ve felt unheard, rushed, or reduced to a diagnosis, you're not alone—and that’s exactly what I do differently. At Aligned Psychiatric Care, I take a thoughtful, patient-centered approach that starts with truly listening. I look beyond labels to understand your full story, patterns, and goals, so we can create a plan that actually fits your life and your goals. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, ADHD, mood changes, burnout, or feeling “off” despite past treatment, I will help you gain clarity and stability with personalized care.
If you’ve felt unheard, rushed, or reduced to a diagnosis, you're not alone—and that’s exactly what I do differently. At Aligned Psychiatric Care, I take a thoughtful, patient-centered approach that starts with truly listening. I look beyond labels to understand your full story, patterns, and goals, so we can create a plan that actually fits your life and your goals. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, ADHD, mood changes, burnout, or feeling “off” despite past treatment, I will help you gain clarity and stability with personalized care.
Life is hard enough, leave the neurotransmitter regulation to us.
Life is hard enough, leave the neurotransmitter regulation to us.
My approach to care emphasizes a holistic team approach, where we ( you and myself) work together integrating personalized therapeutic approaches, be it supplementation to support deficiencies, medication management, nutrition, and brief therapies to support your wellbeing and find a place where you feel acceptance within yourself. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, ADHD, Trauma related disorders, and Post-partum, and peri-menopausal change. Whether seeking immediate symptom relief or hoping to explore the root causes behind your experiences, you will find a supportive, structured, compassionate space committed to healing.
My approach to care emphasizes a holistic team approach, where we ( you and myself) work together integrating personalized therapeutic approaches, be it supplementation to support deficiencies, medication management, nutrition, and brief therapies to support your wellbeing and find a place where you feel acceptance within yourself. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, ADHD, Trauma related disorders, and Post-partum, and peri-menopausal change. Whether seeking immediate symptom relief or hoping to explore the root causes behind your experiences, you will find a supportive, structured, compassionate space committed to healing.
We work with adults struggling with substance use, mental health concerns, or both, including those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn next. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or addiction, our team provides compassionate, evidence based care tailored to your needs. Through individual support, group therapy, psychiatric services, and meaningful family involvement, we help you build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting recovery while continuing to live your life.
We work with adults struggling with substance use, mental health concerns, or both, including those feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn next. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or addiction, our team provides compassionate, evidence based care tailored to your needs. Through individual support, group therapy, psychiatric services, and meaningful family involvement, we help you build practical skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting recovery while continuing to live your life.
Fostering healing, resiliency, mindfulness, and healthy relationships. We help you gain control of the issues affecting your life. Our practice truly values people – your experiences, feelings, relationships, and unique lives. Our goal is to look at the big picture and treat each person and family holistically, uniquely, and wholeheartedly. Healthy habits and self-awareness are integral to our approach. Our in-depth evaluation process helps us get to the root of the problem. Our next step is to help you gain the necessary insight to move forward. Together we tailor a detailed treatment plan specific to your needs.
Fostering healing, resiliency, mindfulness, and healthy relationships. We help you gain control of the issues affecting your life. Our practice truly values people – your experiences, feelings, relationships, and unique lives. Our goal is to look at the big picture and treat each person and family holistically, uniquely, and wholeheartedly. Healthy habits and self-awareness are integral to our approach. Our in-depth evaluation process helps us get to the root of the problem. Our next step is to help you gain the necessary insight to move forward. Together we tailor a detailed treatment plan specific to your needs.
I specialize in diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with a variety of conditions including (but not limited to) ADHD, autism, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma-related disorders. I am passionate about supporting mental health care in immigrant, South Asian, and LGBTQ+ communities. I hope to provide personalized care built around the goals of my patients and provide support for their mental health needs.
I specialize in diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with a variety of conditions including (but not limited to) ADHD, autism, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma-related disorders. I am passionate about supporting mental health care in immigrant, South Asian, and LGBTQ+ communities. I hope to provide personalized care built around the goals of my patients and provide support for their mental health needs.
We are a Women's Mental Health clinic that focuses on helping women through their hormonal life transitions. We work closely with your OB/GYN and provide you with other resource options to help you reach your goals.
We are a Women's Mental Health clinic that focuses on helping women through their hormonal life transitions. We work closely with your OB/GYN and provide you with other resource options to help you reach your goals.
Taquita is a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health in the state of North Carolina and Georgia. She graduated from South University in Savannah, GA with her family medicine studies and from Maryville University in St. Louis, MI with her psychiatric study. Taquita has over 12 years of emergency/trauma experience, which has helped with responding to urgent treatment, severe medical conditions, and crisis stabilization. Her current specialty focuses on family psychiatry across all ages. Taquita is an advocate for innovations in healthcare and suicide prevention.
Taquita is a dual-certified family nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health in the state of North Carolina and Georgia. She graduated from South University in Savannah, GA with her family medicine studies and from Maryville University in St. Louis, MI with her psychiatric study. Taquita has over 12 years of emergency/trauma experience, which has helped with responding to urgent treatment, severe medical conditions, and crisis stabilization. Her current specialty focuses on family psychiatry across all ages. Taquita is an advocate for innovations in healthcare and suicide prevention.
Nirva Dessalines, PMHNP, helps patients in North Carolina find stability, healing, and renewed hope through personalized mental health care. She provides medication management and evidence-based support for teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs of each stage of life. With a compassionate and thorough approach, she works with patients facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions.
Nirva Dessalines, PMHNP, helps patients in North Carolina find stability, healing, and renewed hope through personalized mental health care. She provides medication management and evidence-based support for teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs of each stage of life. With a compassionate and thorough approach, she works with patients facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions.
Catherine Bechard, PMHNP, helps patients across North Carolina find stability, relief, and renewed confidence through thoughtful medication management and compassionate psychiatric care. She supports children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, offering a calm, collaborative space where individuals can understand their symptoms and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Catherine specializes in treating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, using a personalized, evidence-based approach.
Catherine Bechard, PMHNP, helps patients across North Carolina find stability, relief, and renewed confidence through thoughtful medication management and compassionate psychiatric care. She supports children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, offering a calm, collaborative space where individuals can understand their symptoms and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Catherine specializes in treating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, using a personalized, evidence-based approach.
I practice a comprehensive approach to medicine and believe strongly in the importance of treating the mind, body, and spirit to achieve wellness. The sacred relationship between the physician and patient can be just as important as the medicine or therapy provided. Thus, I provide longer comprehensive appointments and am accessible to patients to ensure that their concerns are heard and they feel understood. Focusing on the whole person, I work with patients to develop individualized treatment plans to address various aspects of their lives including sleep, nutrition and exercise, relationship strategies, coping skills, etc.
I practice a comprehensive approach to medicine and believe strongly in the importance of treating the mind, body, and spirit to achieve wellness. The sacred relationship between the physician and patient can be just as important as the medicine or therapy provided. Thus, I provide longer comprehensive appointments and am accessible to patients to ensure that their concerns are heard and they feel understood. Focusing on the whole person, I work with patients to develop individualized treatment plans to address various aspects of their lives including sleep, nutrition and exercise, relationship strategies, coping skills, etc.
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Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Common Ground Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
6 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
At Common Ground Psychiatry, we’re here to help teens and adults across North Carolina feel like themselves again.
We provide personalized, thoughtful medication management that fits your unique situation. We take the time to truly listen, understand your goals, and walk you through all available treatment options—so you feel informed, empowered, and supported.
We marry 15+ years experience caring for patients with an extensive knowledge of Psychopharmacology to create a treatment plan specifically designed for and agreed upon by you.
At Common Ground Psychiatry, we’re here to help teens and adults across North Carolina feel like themselves again.
We provide personalized, thoughtful medication management that fits your unique situation. We take the time to truly listen, understand your goals, and walk you through all available treatment options—so you feel informed, empowered, and supported.
We marry 15+ years experience caring for patients with an extensive knowledge of Psychopharmacology to create a treatment plan specifically designed for and agreed upon by you.
Patricia Carter is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She is a mastered prepared advanced nurse with ten plus years of nursing experience. Knowledgeable in caring and treating patients in inpatient, outpatient, crisis, and skilled long-term settings. She is actively involved in promoting recovery for those with mental illness, addiction, and trauma through the integration of innovative and evidence based clinical practice and psychosocial needs.
Patricia Carter is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner. She is a mastered prepared advanced nurse with ten plus years of nursing experience. Knowledgeable in caring and treating patients in inpatient, outpatient, crisis, and skilled long-term settings. She is actively involved in promoting recovery for those with mental illness, addiction, and trauma through the integration of innovative and evidence based clinical practice and psychosocial needs.
Peaceful Aura Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28212
Dorene Caldwell is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, community mental health, and correctional psychiatry. A graduate of Walden University’s PMHNP program, Dorene is licensed in North Carolina and certified by the ANCC.
Dorene Caldwell is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in behavioral health, community mental health, and correctional psychiatry. A graduate of Walden University’s PMHNP program, Dorene is licensed in North Carolina and certified by the ANCC.
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.
Dr. Tamara A. Neely
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-B, FNP-C, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a medical provider, I am here to assist you by providing quality services with a unique emphasis on the mental health and well-being of the whole person with easy access to care from the comfort of your home. Our clinic focuses on health promotion, health education, mental health and counseling. We provide care in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment by taking time to listen. We are ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
As a medical provider, I am here to assist you by providing quality services with a unique emphasis on the mental health and well-being of the whole person with easy access to care from the comfort of your home. Our clinic focuses on health promotion, health education, mental health and counseling. We provide care in a non-judgmental, patient-centered environment by taking time to listen. We are ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.
I have over 6 years of Christian-based individual and marital counseling experience before ascertaining my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. I work with clients that have anxiety, depression, spirituality issues, and life stressors. grieve, and marital conflict.
I have over 6 years of Christian-based individual and marital counseling experience before ascertaining my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. I work with clients that have anxiety, depression, spirituality issues, and life stressors. grieve, and marital conflict.
I am a board-certified psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings unique expertise, compassion, and empathy to her practice and who specializes in virtual consultations for patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders using evidence-based care.
I am a board-certified psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings unique expertise, compassion, and empathy to her practice and who specializes in virtual consultations for patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders using evidence-based care.
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, typically using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While clinical expertise is essential, feeling comfortable with your psychiatrist is equally important to the success of treatment. For some individuals, this means working with a provider who shares aspects of their identity—such as gender. A preference for a female psychiatrist often stems from a desire for greater relatability and the comfort of being supported by someone who may share similar lived experiences or perspectives.
What are the advantages of seeing a female psychiatrist?
Female psychiatrists may also possess particular expertise in specialty areas that can be especially relevant to certain patients. Although psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, some female practitioners have developed additional expertise in areas such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause-related mood changes, premenstrual mood disorders, and the psychological effects of gender-based trauma or discrimination. For patients navigating these concerns, working with a female psychiatrist may provide an added sense of validation, empathy, and trust—factors that can be especially meaningful in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
How to find a female psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search specifically for female psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), with additional filters for clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, insurance acceptance, session costs, and languages spoken. Reviewing provider profiles helps you assess whether a psychiatrist's background, identity, and treatment philosophy align with your mental health needs and personal values. Considering identity factors in your provider search, such as gender, is a practical approach to finding a psychiatrist with whom you can communicate openly and build an effective therapeutic relationship.