Psychiatrists for Teens and Adolescents in Gastonia, NC
I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing mental health issues.
I specialize in treating depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, ADHD/ADD, PTSD, and related conditions. My approach is evidence-based, compassionate, and collaborative, combining thoughtful medication management with education and support to help individuals feel informed, empowered, and in control of their mental health.
I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing mental health issues.
I specialize in treating depression, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, ADHD/ADD, PTSD, and related conditions. My approach is evidence-based, compassionate, and collaborative, combining thoughtful medication management with education and support to help individuals feel informed, empowered, and in control of their mental health.
Hello! I’m "Shay" Baker, a Double board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and LCSW, with over a decade of experience in mental healthcare. Since 2011, I’ve worked in diverse settings—from inpatient psych hospitals and outpatient clinics to skilled nursing facilities, eating disorder programs, and community mental health.
I specialize in treating ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, weight loss, and substance use disorders. My approach is holistic and compassionate, blending medication management, therapy, and mind-body-soul care tailored to you
Hello! I’m "Shay" Baker, a Double board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and LCSW, with over a decade of experience in mental healthcare. Since 2011, I’ve worked in diverse settings—from inpatient psych hospitals and outpatient clinics to skilled nursing facilities, eating disorder programs, and community mental health.
I specialize in treating ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, weight loss, and substance use disorders. My approach is holistic and compassionate, blending medication management, therapy, and mind-body-soul care tailored to you
Santiago is a Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist.
Dr. Diana Santiago, MD is a bilingual (English and Spanish) board-certified, Adult, Child and Adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in psychopharmacology, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, women’s health, and adolescent medicine. She offers a comprehensive personalized approach that is tailored to your individual needs.
Santiago is a Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist.
Dr. Diana Santiago, MD is a bilingual (English and Spanish) board-certified, Adult, Child and Adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in psychopharmacology, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, women’s health, and adolescent medicine. She offers a comprehensive personalized approach that is tailored to your individual needs.
Hi, I am Ifeoma Okani, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). I specialize in working with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, insomnia, adjustment disorders, OCD, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addiction. My clients seek a safe, culturally sensitive space where they feel heard and understood. Their goal isn’t just to feel better but to reconnect with themselves, heal from past pain, and thrive emotionally. They want personalized, compassionate care that supports meaningful growth, not just symptom relief.
Hi, I am Ifeoma Okani, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). I specialize in working with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, insomnia, adjustment disorders, OCD, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addiction. My clients seek a safe, culturally sensitive space where they feel heard and understood. Their goal isn’t just to feel better but to reconnect with themselves, heal from past pain, and thrive emotionally. They want personalized, compassionate care that supports meaningful growth, not just symptom relief.
Pha-zes Inc Mental Health Services offers both in-office and tele-psychiatry services to make mental health care accessible and convenient.
At Pha-zes Inc, We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Our providers/therapists meet patients where they are in life, with a holistic and evidence-based approach to behavioral health. Our team strives to provide comprehensive, empathetic, timely, and affordable mental health services.
Pha-zes Inc Mental Health Services offers both in-office and tele-psychiatry services to make mental health care accessible and convenient.
At Pha-zes Inc, We are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Our providers/therapists meet patients where they are in life, with a holistic and evidence-based approach to behavioral health. Our team strives to provide comprehensive, empathetic, timely, and affordable mental health services.
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Morgan Stenger, PA-C, graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from High Point University. Before pursuing PA school, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Morgan's passion for mental health began when she took AP Psychology in high school where she became inspired to one day become a psychiatric provider. Throughout her education, her passion for mental health continued to grow. During her clinical year of PA school, Morgan completed two psychiatry rotations where she gained experience caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Morgan Stenger, PA-C, graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from High Point University. Before pursuing PA school, she graduated Summa Cum Laude from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Morgan's passion for mental health began when she took AP Psychology in high school where she became inspired to one day become a psychiatric provider. Throughout her education, her passion for mental health continued to grow. During her clinical year of PA school, Morgan completed two psychiatry rotations where she gained experience caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Tracy helps children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, psychotic disorders, panic disorders, and trauma.
Tracy’s treatment modalities include medication management, psychoeducation, healthy coping mechanisms, diet, and exercise. She collaborates with patients to encourage them to participate actively in their treatment and success.
Tracy helps children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, psychotic disorders, panic disorders, and trauma.
Tracy’s treatment modalities include medication management, psychoeducation, healthy coping mechanisms, diet, and exercise. She collaborates with patients to encourage them to participate actively in their treatment and success.
Prenna’s approach is patient-centered and prioritizes making her patients feel heard. Her sessions are a safe space where patients can be open and honest with someone who cares about their mental health journey. She believes optimal mental health outcomes are achieved through the trifecta of appropriate medication management, therapy, and lifestyle practices. Prenna works collaboratively with patients, ensuring that decision-making is a joint effort. She listens to her patients’ primary concerns and presenting symptoms and with this information, develops a plan to support their mental health outcome.
Prenna’s approach is patient-centered and prioritizes making her patients feel heard. Her sessions are a safe space where patients can be open and honest with someone who cares about their mental health journey. She believes optimal mental health outcomes are achieved through the trifecta of appropriate medication management, therapy, and lifestyle practices. Prenna works collaboratively with patients, ensuring that decision-making is a joint effort. She listens to her patients’ primary concerns and presenting symptoms and with this information, develops a plan to support their mental health outcome.
My outpatient experience was taking care of children, adolescents and adult patients with Autism Spectrum disorder, ADHD, Oppositional defiant disorder and mood disorders.
I currently work at Pediatric and Family Behavioral Health (PFBH) a private practice located in South Charlotte. PFBH is a modern, evidence-based psychiatry practice. We have a family model of treatment that values inclusion and active participation of parents in the treatment process (for younger patients under 18).
My outpatient experience was taking care of children, adolescents and adult patients with Autism Spectrum disorder, ADHD, Oppositional defiant disorder and mood disorders.
I currently work at Pediatric and Family Behavioral Health (PFBH) a private practice located in South Charlotte. PFBH is a modern, evidence-based psychiatry practice. We have a family model of treatment that values inclusion and active participation of parents in the treatment process (for younger patients under 18).
Hello, my name is Crystal Martinez and I want to help you be at your best! I have an affinity for Addiction, grief, infertility, mood and anxiety disorders.
Hello, my name is Crystal Martinez and I want to help you be at your best! I have an affinity for Addiction, grief, infertility, mood and anxiety disorders.
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.
Oasis Wellness and Behavioral Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28202
Joy has worked for 12 years as Psychiatric Nurse with all ages and in different settings. These include inpatient, community, nursing home and group home settings. Joy also worked outpatient providing psychotherapy for patients with drug use and addiction. Joy is a culturally sensitive provider, a good listener, empathetic and always ready to help.
Joy has worked for 12 years as Psychiatric Nurse with all ages and in different settings. These include inpatient, community, nursing home and group home settings. Joy also worked outpatient providing psychotherapy for patients with drug use and addiction. Joy is a culturally sensitive provider, a good listener, empathetic and always ready to help.
Your mental health journey deserves care that sees the whole you—mind, body, and spirit. As a Professor at Wilkes University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health, I bring both clinical expertise and academic insight to every session. My approach is holistic, patient-centered, and deeply collaborative, built on trust, empathy, and evidence-based care.
I take the time to understand your unique story, experiences, challenges, and goals so we can create a treatment plan that truly fits your life.
Your mental health journey deserves care that sees the whole you—mind, body, and spirit. As a Professor at Wilkes University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health, I bring both clinical expertise and academic insight to every session. My approach is holistic, patient-centered, and deeply collaborative, built on trust, empathy, and evidence-based care.
I take the time to understand your unique story, experiences, challenges, and goals so we can create a treatment plan that truly fits your life.
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.
I'm a PA-C with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry, and I take a conservative approach to medication — I see it as one part of a bigger picture. Through telehealth, I focus on education, lifestyle factors, and shared decision-making so you understand your treatment, not just follow it.
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.
I'm a PA-C with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry, and I take a conservative approach to medication — I see it as one part of a bigger picture. Through telehealth, I focus on education, lifestyle factors, and shared decision-making so you understand your treatment, not just follow it.
My ideal clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. They want clarity, balance, and real support. With over 18 years in medical and psychiatric care, I offer a whole‑person, compassionate approach that looks beyond symptoms. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where we work together through medication management and practical coping strategies to build resilience, ease stress, and support lasting mental well‑being.
My ideal clients feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. They want clarity, balance, and real support. With over 18 years in medical and psychiatric care, I offer a whole‑person, compassionate approach that looks beyond symptoms. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where we work together through medication management and practical coping strategies to build resilience, ease stress, and support lasting mental well‑being.
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.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, ADHD evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults through secure telehealth.
You may be doing your best to keep up while feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from yourself. Anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood changes, sleep problems, or difficulties with focus and emotional regulation may be affecting your work, relationships, school, or overall quality of life. Whether you're seeking help for yourself, your child, or an aging loved one, you deserve a thoughtful, individualized approach that helps you better understand what you're experiencing and move forward with confidence and lasting improvement.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, ADHD evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults through secure telehealth.
You may be doing your best to keep up while feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from yourself. Anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood changes, sleep problems, or difficulties with focus and emotional regulation may be affecting your work, relationships, school, or overall quality of life. Whether you're seeking help for yourself, your child, or an aging loved one, you deserve a thoughtful, individualized approach that helps you better understand what you're experiencing and move forward with confidence and lasting improvement.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.
My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking help is not a sign of weakness. You do not have to navigate stress, emotional struggles, or difficult seasons alone.
My ideal clients are children, teens, and adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.
My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking help is not a sign of weakness. You do not have to navigate stress, emotional struggles, or difficult seasons alone.
With over nine years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, Katie Talwar, PA-C, is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care. Licensed in both NC and SC, she has helped individuals navigate the complexities of mental illness with expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to improving overall well-being. Understanding that mental health is deeply personal, Katie takes the time to truly listen to her patients. Helping them develop the tools necessary to manage their symptoms, regain stability, and build a fulfilling life.
With over nine years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, Katie Talwar, PA-C, is committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care. Licensed in both NC and SC, she has helped individuals navigate the complexities of mental illness with expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to improving overall well-being. Understanding that mental health is deeply personal, Katie takes the time to truly listen to her patients. Helping them develop the tools necessary to manage their symptoms, regain stability, and build a fulfilling life.
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.
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FAQ - About Teenage Psychiatry
What does an adolescent psychiatrist do?
Adolescent psychiatrists specialize in the mental health care of pre-teens and teens. Unlike general child psychiatrists who may treat anyone under 18 years old, adolescent psychiatrists often concentrate on youth ages 12 to 18 and are well-versed in the social, cognitive, and emotional issues that specifically affect teenagers. They focus on the unique challenges that arise during these years, such as academic pressure, social and peer dynamics, identity development, family conflict, and increasing emotional and behavioral expectations. In addition, adolescence is often the time when mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, or substance use concerns first emerge or intensify.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
How to find a psychiatrist for teens?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by age-focus, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who work with teens. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a psychiatrist aligns with your teen's needs and is a good fit.