Depression Psychiatrists in Mount Holly, NC

Donielle Tesha Creamer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, or the pressure of trying to keep it all together, you do not have to navigate it alone.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a background in critical care, leadership, and mental health. Clients often experience me as warm, bubbly, and easy to talk to. In sessions, I take a solution-focused, no-pressure approach by meeting you where you are, listening closely, and asking thoughtful questions that support real growth.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, or the pressure of trying to keep it all together, you do not have to navigate it alone.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a background in critical care, leadership, and mental health. Clients often experience me as warm, bubbly, and easy to talk to. In sessions, I take a solution-focused, no-pressure approach by meeting you where you are, listening closely, and asking thoughtful questions that support real growth.
(704) 285-2321 View (704) 285-2321
Catherine Bechard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Serves Area
Catherine specializes in treating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, using a personalized, evidence-based approach.
She also provides care for additional mental health concerns and understands the unique needs of patients from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, first responders, and LGBTQ+ patients. Her practice at LifeStance Health emphasizes clarity, respect, and partnership at every stage of care.
Catherine specializes in treating conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, using a personalized, evidence-based approach.
She also provides care for additional mental health concerns and understands the unique needs of patients from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, first responders, and LGBTQ+ patients. Her practice at LifeStance Health emphasizes clarity, respect, and partnership at every stage of care.
(704) 207-0112 View (704) 207-0112
Mindpath Health
Psychiatrist
Serves Area
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health helps patients of all ages with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, life changes, OCD, postpartum depression, PTSD, and trauma.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
Nirva Dieubon-Dessalines
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Serves Area
With a compassionate and thorough approach, she works with patients facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions.
Nirva is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital, understanding the importance of continuity of care during this vulnerable time. She focuses on helping patients transition back into their daily lives with stability, building resilience, and preventing setbacks.
With a compassionate and thorough approach, she works with patients facing challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions.
Nirva is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital, understanding the importance of continuity of care during this vulnerable time. She focuses on helping patients transition back into their daily lives with stability, building resilience, and preventing setbacks.
(704) 766-8913 View (704) 766-8913

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Kelly Ogawa
Physician Assistant, PA-C
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood changes, and behavioral concerns.
I provide collaborative, patient-centered psychiatric care that may include medication management and personalized treatment planning. I also emphasize the connection between physical and mental health to support balanced, sustainable progress.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood changes, and behavioral concerns.
I provide collaborative, patient-centered psychiatric care that may include medication management and personalized treatment planning. I also emphasize the connection between physical and mental health to support balanced, sustainable progress.
(919) 364-6142 View (919) 364-6142
Tonia Wallace
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
I specialize in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders through personalized, evidence-based medication management.
I am licensed in North Carolina, Arizona, and Illinois and accept most major insurance plans.
I specialize in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders through personalized, evidence-based medication management.
I am licensed in North Carolina, Arizona, and Illinois and accept most major insurance plans.
(704) 610-8042 View (704) 610-8042
Makeba Matthews
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Charlotte, NC 28210
My ideal client is someone navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD.
I specialize in medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and crisis intervention. I offer compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to your unique needs, helping you navigate mental health challenges with a trauma-informed approach.
My ideal client is someone navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD.
I specialize in medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and crisis intervention. I offer compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to your unique needs, helping you navigate mental health challenges with a trauma-informed approach.
(704) 610-7622 View (704) 610-7622
Katie Dowdy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, mentally scattered, mentally exhausted, or you may be wondering why things feel harder than they should.
I help young adults and adults understand what’s driving their anxiety, depression, and focus difficulties. Through thoughtful medication management, emotional insight, and practical tools, we clarify what’s driving your symptoms. One of the integrative approaches I use is local Walk-and-Talk sessions for those who prefer a more natural-setting and approach.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, mentally scattered, mentally exhausted, or you may be wondering why things feel harder than they should.
I help young adults and adults understand what’s driving their anxiety, depression, and focus difficulties. Through thoughtful medication management, emotional insight, and practical tools, we clarify what’s driving your symptoms. One of the integrative approaches I use is local Walk-and-Talk sessions for those who prefer a more natural-setting and approach.
(910) 541-9994 View (910) 541-9994
Three Strand Wellness LLC
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Charlotte, NC 28209
Ifill-Taylor's private practice and offers Individual, Pre-Marital, Marital, Family and Couples therapy and medication management for Depression, Anxiety and other Mental Health diagnoses in a beautiful, private setting.
All in one trusted practice, we are here to help you integrate all of your wellness needs. Assessment of exercise, nutrition, sleep, relationships and occupation are all assessed for optimization of your Mental Health. Spirituality is looked at if you choose to look at this aspect of your wellness as well.
Ifill-Taylor's private practice and offers Individual, Pre-Marital, Marital, Family and Couples therapy and medication management for Depression, Anxiety and other Mental Health diagnoses in a beautiful, private setting.
All in one trusted practice, we are here to help you integrate all of your wellness needs. Assessment of exercise, nutrition, sleep, relationships and occupation are all assessed for optimization of your Mental Health. Spirituality is looked at if you choose to look at this aspect of your wellness as well.
(704) 327-2663 View (704) 327-2663
Kassi Anne Hooper
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNPBC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I earned my BSN (2010) and MSN (2019) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have worked in the psychiatric-mental health field for over 13 years, providing quality care in a broad range of challenging inpatient and outpatient settings; including mental health units within a maximum-security prison (Central Prison in Raleigh), private practice, state psychiatric hospitals, and community mental health clinics. I am experienced, passionate about the practice of psychiatric care, and deeply committed to all my patients.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I earned my BSN (2010) and MSN (2019) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I have worked in the psychiatric-mental health field for over 13 years, providing quality care in a broad range of challenging inpatient and outpatient settings; including mental health units within a maximum-security prison (Central Prison in Raleigh), private practice, state psychiatric hospitals, and community mental health clinics. I am experienced, passionate about the practice of psychiatric care, and deeply committed to all my patients.
(919) 629-0227 View (919) 629-0227
Ellis Armond
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Charlotte, NC 28210
My clinical interests include patients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and medication management.
As a psychiatry PA-C, I am able to help a wide range of patients with mental and behavioral health conditions. I gained valuable experience as a pediatric ER tech before PA school, where I was a part of the pediatric care team for patients with mental health disorders. I developed even more knowledge on managing and treating adults during PA school.
My clinical interests include patients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and medication management.
As a psychiatry PA-C, I am able to help a wide range of patients with mental and behavioral health conditions. I gained valuable experience as a pediatric ER tech before PA school, where I was a part of the pediatric care team for patients with mental health disorders. I developed even more knowledge on managing and treating adults during PA school.
(704) 850-6433 View (704) 850-6433
Brittany Richards
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Charlotte, NC 28209
Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, panic, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, psychosis, or the emotional challenges that often arise during major life transitions, I am here to help.
I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions using a comprehensive approach that includes medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle interventions — all tailored to your unique needs.
Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, panic, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, psychosis, or the emotional challenges that often arise during major life transitions, I am here to help.
I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions using a comprehensive approach that includes medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle interventions — all tailored to your unique needs.
(980) 489-3778 View (980) 489-3778
Payal Patel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Online Only
My focus areas include ADHD, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
I work with adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, with a particular focus on treating ADHD, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I’m especially comfortable managing complex medication regimens and helping patients find practical, effective solutions to improve their daily functioning.
My focus areas include ADHD, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
I work with adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, with a particular focus on treating ADHD, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I’m especially comfortable managing complex medication regimens and helping patients find practical, effective solutions to improve their daily functioning.
(704) 736-3269 View (704) 736-3269
Natalie Ruth Ball
Physician Assistant, PA-C
5 Endorsed
Online Only
If you're navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, or ADHD, and are curious about medication management alongside supportive therapy, I'm here to walk this path with you.
With a rich background in both primary care and behavioral health, my approach combines a compassionate understanding of your struggles with practical steps towards improvement. I value convenience and accessibility to mental health care, offering both telehealth or in-person visits, my goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space for you.
If you're navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, or ADHD, and are curious about medication management alongside supportive therapy, I'm here to walk this path with you.
With a rich background in both primary care and behavioral health, my approach combines a compassionate understanding of your struggles with practical steps towards improvement. I value convenience and accessibility to mental health care, offering both telehealth or in-person visits, my goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space for you.
(919) 533-7661 View (919) 533-7661
Rachel Fair
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Charlotte, NC 28210
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or personality disorders.
As a psychiatric PA, I play a vital and multifaceted role in improving mental health care by providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment and support to individuals struggling with psychiatric conditions. As a prescriber I am authorized to manage psychiatric medications, carefully selecting appropriate pharmacology treatment and educate patients.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or personality disorders.
As a psychiatric PA, I play a vital and multifaceted role in improving mental health care by providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment and support to individuals struggling with psychiatric conditions. As a prescriber I am authorized to manage psychiatric medications, carefully selecting appropriate pharmacology treatment and educate patients.
(980) 332-5236 View (980) 332-5236
Kimberly G Kinard
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
I specialize in online telepsychiatry for all mental health diagnoses including depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, and postpartum mood disorders.
My services are 100% telepsychiatry only. I accept any patient ages 18 and up who live in SC, NC or FL.
I specialize in online telepsychiatry for all mental health diagnoses including depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, and postpartum mood disorders.
My services are 100% telepsychiatry only. I accept any patient ages 18 and up who live in SC, NC or FL.
(803) 913-3347 View (803) 913-3347
Daniel Morales
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming when you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood changes, or stress.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique goals. Services are available in English and Spanish.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood changes, or stress.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and supportive therapy for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and tailored to your unique goals. Services are available in English and Spanish.
(803) 809-3184 View (803) 809-3184
Claudia Almeida
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with high-achieving women navigating burnout, high-functioning depression, anxiety, trauma (CPTSD/PTSD), adult ADHD, and major life transitions.
nervous system regulation, lifestyle evaluation, nutritional support, and targeted laboratory assessment. My goal is not simply relief, but clarity, steadiness, and sustainable forward movement. Sessions are collaborative and focused. You will leave with insight, practical tools, and a clear plan that supports growth beyond our time together.
I specialize in working with high-achieving women navigating burnout, high-functioning depression, anxiety, trauma (CPTSD/PTSD), adult ADHD, and major life transitions.
nervous system regulation, lifestyle evaluation, nutritional support, and targeted laboratory assessment. My goal is not simply relief, but clarity, steadiness, and sustainable forward movement. Sessions are collaborative and focused. You will leave with insight, practical tools, and a clear plan that supports growth beyond our time together.
(984) 214-8618 View (984) 214-8618
Dr. Luna Rivera
Psychiatrist, MD
Online Only
Dr. Luna Sanchez Rivera holds the position of Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. After completing residency in 2016 at the Ponce Medical School Psychiatry Residency in Puerto Rico, she then moved to North Carolina to complete a subspecialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duke University Health System. There, she transitioned into an Assistant Professor position and focused on structuring the Pediatric Emergency Psychiatric Services and helped to support the Consult and Liaison Pediatric Service.
Dr. Luna Sanchez Rivera holds the position of Staff Psychiatrist at Talkiatry. After completing residency in 2016 at the Ponce Medical School Psychiatry Residency in Puerto Rico, she then moved to North Carolina to complete a subspecialty in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duke University Health System. There, she transitioned into an Assistant Professor position and focused on structuring the Pediatric Emergency Psychiatric Services and helped to support the Consult and Liaison Pediatric Service.
(833) 749-5700 View (833) 749-5700
Kendra Frazier Samuelson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Serves Area
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.
(828) 662-9317 View (828) 662-9317

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FAQ - Depression Psychiatrists
How can a psychiatrist help with depression?
Depression can be a deeply challenging and often debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to function in day-to-day life, influencing everything from personal relationships and work performance to motivation, energy levels, and overall emotional well-being. However, psychiatrists can help individuals experiencing depression and related conditions—such as major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and postpartum depression—by providing a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. Psychiatrists who specialize in depression are typically trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities that are proven to support recovery from depressive symptoms, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy (IPT).

What can you expect from the treatment process?
The process of working with a psychiatrist usually begins with an evaluation or assessment, which allows the psychiatrist to understand the client’s medical history and current symptoms. This initial assessment serves to help develop a treatment plan and can help the psychiatrist assess whether a client may benefit from medication, talk therapy, or a combination of both. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists continue to monitor the individual’s response to therapy and any prescribed medications; they may also work in collaboration with other mental health professionals on a client's care team, such as therapists, psychologists, or social workers, in order to ensure a client receives coordinated care. In many cases, individuals meet with their psychiatrist on a weekly or biweekly basis for several months or more, which allows enough time to evaluate treatment outcomes and for medications—such as antidepressants—to take full effect. For some clients, particularly those with less severe symptoms or more focused goals, shorter-term therapy may be offered, especially when the psychiatrist is trained in structured approaches like solution-focused therapy or brief therapy models.

How to find the right psychiatrist for depression?
Given the prevalence of depression, many psychiatrists possess considerable experience treating it. Still, it is important to find a provider who is a good personal and clinical fit. Resources like Psychology Today’s online directory make it easy to locate psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in depression and related conditions. The directory includes filters that allow users to search by specialty, cost, location, and identity preferences. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific experience treating depression, their approach to therapy and medication, and whether they offer care in a convenient format—either in-person or via telehealth. Additionally, for some individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, finding a psychiatrist who shares or has familiarity with their cultural, racial, or gender identity can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of care.