Female Psychiatrists in Orange County, NC

I have a special interest in working with women, healthcare and mental health professionals, and LGBTQ+ clients.
I am a board certified psychiatrist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. I attended medical school at the University of Louisville and completed a psychiatry residency at The University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. I offer psychotherapy and medication services to patients in a confidential and supportive environment. I believe mental health care can greatly improve quality of life, making us more self aware, compassionate, at ease, and fulfilled. My focus is psychodynamic therapy which focuses on going beneath the surface so that deeper insights emerge and lasting change can begin to be made.
I have a special interest in working with women, healthcare and mental health professionals, and LGBTQ+ clients.
I am a board certified psychiatrist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. I attended medical school at the University of Louisville and completed a psychiatry residency at The University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. I offer psychotherapy and medication services to patients in a confidential and supportive environment. I believe mental health care can greatly improve quality of life, making us more self aware, compassionate, at ease, and fulfilled. My focus is psychodynamic therapy which focuses on going beneath the surface so that deeper insights emerge and lasting change can begin to be made.

I treat people 13 years and older and have extensive experience working with young adults transitioning to and from college, mid-career professionals struggling with work-life imbalance, women with reproductive mood disorders, as well as retirees who grapple with aging.
As a board certified psychiatrist I am trained in evidence based approaches to care. I provide medication management, individual therapy, and a combination thereof when indicated. I work with with adolescents and adults in all different stages of life who struggle with behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that prevent them from living the life that they want.
I treat people 13 years and older and have extensive experience working with young adults transitioning to and from college, mid-career professionals struggling with work-life imbalance, women with reproductive mood disorders, as well as retirees who grapple with aging.
As a board certified psychiatrist I am trained in evidence based approaches to care. I provide medication management, individual therapy, and a combination thereof when indicated. I work with with adolescents and adults in all different stages of life who struggle with behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that prevent them from living the life that they want.

New Moon Psychiatry, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
New Moon Psychiatry provides medication management for women’s mental health needs, including pregnant and postpartum women.
We are now accepting new clients! Please visit our website to schedule a required free phone consult. Our office space is shared and New Moon Psychiatry staff are not always on site. Please do not visit the office location unless you have a confirmed in person appointment. Thank you for your understanding!
New Moon Psychiatry provides medication management for women’s mental health needs, including pregnant and postpartum women.
We are now accepting new clients! Please visit our website to schedule a required free phone consult. Our office space is shared and New Moon Psychiatry staff are not always on site. Please do not visit the office location unless you have a confirmed in person appointment. Thank you for your understanding!

Laurie M. Timberlake
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I provide medication management for anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and so on, ideally as a supplement to an ongoing relationship with a psychotherapist. I work with school-aged children through adults, in a comfortable, informal office in Chapel Hill.
I provide medication management for anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and so on, ideally as a supplement to an ongoing relationship with a psychotherapist. I work with school-aged children through adults, in a comfortable, informal office in Chapel Hill.

Shara Laccone
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CPNP-PC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
I moved into psychiatry from a pediatrics background and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 25 years old and under) on developing a therapeutic relationship that involves counseling and, when appropriate, medication management. I work with Dr. Robin Casey collaboratively within her practice and also embrace an integrative and holistic approach to patient health. I am currently seeing all my patients via telemedicine to help keep everyone safe during COVID. After you contact my office and complete our intake process, the wait time to be seen as a new patient is less than a week.
I moved into psychiatry from a pediatrics background and enjoy working with children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 25 years old and under) on developing a therapeutic relationship that involves counseling and, when appropriate, medication management. I work with Dr. Robin Casey collaboratively within her practice and also embrace an integrative and holistic approach to patient health. I am currently seeing all my patients via telemedicine to help keep everyone safe during COVID. After you contact my office and complete our intake process, the wait time to be seen as a new patient is less than a week.

Each of us has the wisdom of the innate healer inside. My role is to help guide you back to your own inner healer, whose wisdom may have become obscured by the pressures of modern living, trauma, or medical illness. With 25 years' experience integrating the benefits of modern medicine with a range of other healing traditions and practices, including nutrition, meditation, psychedelic psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, art and movement therapies, and social dreaming, I offer a partnership to finding your way back to a robust state of health, body and mind. Together we will co-create your unique blueprint for healthy, heartfelt living.
Each of us has the wisdom of the innate healer inside. My role is to help guide you back to your own inner healer, whose wisdom may have become obscured by the pressures of modern living, trauma, or medical illness. With 25 years' experience integrating the benefits of modern medicine with a range of other healing traditions and practices, including nutrition, meditation, psychedelic psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, art and movement therapies, and social dreaming, I offer a partnership to finding your way back to a robust state of health, body and mind. Together we will co-create your unique blueprint for healthy, heartfelt living.

Kellyn brings a deep passion for collaboration and empowerment to her work, partnering with patients to uncover their aspirations, clarify their goals, and build on their inherent capacity for change. With a genuine curiosity to understand each individual’s unique story, Kellyn ensures that her patients feel seen, valued, and heard. She fosters a growth mindset through self-compassion, helping make the process of change less daunting.
Kellyn brings a deep passion for collaboration and empowerment to her work, partnering with patients to uncover their aspirations, clarify their goals, and build on their inherent capacity for change. With a genuine curiosity to understand each individual’s unique story, Kellyn ensures that her patients feel seen, valued, and heard. She fosters a growth mindset through self-compassion, helping make the process of change less daunting.

I have been practicing psychiatric medicine for over 14 years. It is a privilege for me to serve and help patients who are struggling with mental, emotional, behavioral disorders and addictions. Seeing my patients overcome adversity and become resilient is highly rewarding. With my skill set, expertise and training I aim to help you develop the tools to move forward and bring positive change into your life.
I have been practicing psychiatric medicine for over 14 years. It is a privilege for me to serve and help patients who are struggling with mental, emotional, behavioral disorders and addictions. Seeing my patients overcome adversity and become resilient is highly rewarding. With my skill set, expertise and training I aim to help you develop the tools to move forward and bring positive change into your life.

I am a great fit for professionals with full lives who value their time. Common conditions treated include depression, anxiety, and adult ADHD.
I am a great fit for professionals with full lives who value their time. Common conditions treated include depression, anxiety, and adult ADHD.

Now Accepting New Patients! Welcome! I am a child and adult psychiatrist who is here to help you figure out if medications would be beneficial for you at this time in your life. I see patients from all over NC via video appointments. I enjoy working with children and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, trauma survivors and patients with anxiety and depression. I help people reclaim their personal power and sense of self by medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle changes for greater personal empathy and balance.
Now Accepting New Patients! Welcome! I am a child and adult psychiatrist who is here to help you figure out if medications would be beneficial for you at this time in your life. I see patients from all over NC via video appointments. I enjoy working with children and adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, trauma survivors and patients with anxiety and depression. I help people reclaim their personal power and sense of self by medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle changes for greater personal empathy and balance.

Laura Elizabeth Downey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Laura “Liz” Downey, MSN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine - Chapel Hill. She provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients at the Chapel Hill location and remotely via telehealth. Liz has worked as a Nurse Practitioner since 2020. She has a passion for whole-person centered healthcare and believes in establishing collaborative relationships with her clients. Prior to going into nursing, Liz worked in environmental public health.
Laura “Liz” Downey, MSN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine - Chapel Hill. She provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for patients at the Chapel Hill location and remotely via telehealth. Liz has worked as a Nurse Practitioner since 2020. She has a passion for whole-person centered healthcare and believes in establishing collaborative relationships with her clients. Prior to going into nursing, Liz worked in environmental public health.
Meet Our Female Psychiatrists

I am a Duke-trained physician (MD), double board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine. I treat individuals ages 16+ who are struggling to thrive due to psychiatric or substance use disorders. My approach integrates psychopharmacology, somatic interventions, psychotherapy, nutrition, and mindfulness. I have served as a faculty member at Duke University School of Medicine since 2014. I continue as an Adjunct Assistant Professor. My passion is using my extensive training to empathically treat those at the intersection of trauma, depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. My practice is located on a beautiful farm.
I am a Duke-trained physician (MD), double board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine. I treat individuals ages 16+ who are struggling to thrive due to psychiatric or substance use disorders. My approach integrates psychopharmacology, somatic interventions, psychotherapy, nutrition, and mindfulness. I have served as a faculty member at Duke University School of Medicine since 2014. I continue as an Adjunct Assistant Professor. My passion is using my extensive training to empathically treat those at the intersection of trauma, depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. My practice is located on a beautiful farm.

Jennifer Mclean-Russ
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.

Verve Psychiatry: Dr. Sayanti Bhattacharya
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I am a board (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) certified psychiatrist treating patients 15 and older for sleep problems, adult ADHD, complex treatment resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and psychosis. I help people struggling with relationship, work and school problems, low motivation, social anxiety, isolation, communication issues and low self-esteem. My goal is to help you lead a full life to the best of your abilities using an integrative and culturally informed approach.
I am a board (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) certified psychiatrist treating patients 15 and older for sleep problems, adult ADHD, complex treatment resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and psychosis. I help people struggling with relationship, work and school problems, low motivation, social anxiety, isolation, communication issues and low self-esteem. My goal is to help you lead a full life to the best of your abilities using an integrative and culturally informed approach.

Verena Socolar
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Most people develop some kind of self-loathing and feel disappointed in themselves. Somehow, we are never good enough, we don’t measure up in intelligence, beauty, goodness and accomplishments. If we had traumatic experiences, we learned to shut down in a more complex way and feel disconnected from life. There is an intelligence that helped you to survive and to get to the present moment. However, habits and coping that helped you in the past may no longer work and inhibit you in finding your true potential and joy. Now is the time for you to seek support to take a new look. Finding a skilled therapist may be what you need.
Most people develop some kind of self-loathing and feel disappointed in themselves. Somehow, we are never good enough, we don’t measure up in intelligence, beauty, goodness and accomplishments. If we had traumatic experiences, we learned to shut down in a more complex way and feel disconnected from life. There is an intelligence that helped you to survive and to get to the present moment. However, habits and coping that helped you in the past may no longer work and inhibit you in finding your true potential and joy. Now is the time for you to seek support to take a new look. Finding a skilled therapist may be what you need.

My name is Rachel McInerney. I am a certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have worked with various populations and have helped people from diverse backgrounds. My passion is helping people to work through difficulties that they encounter at any stage in their life.
My name is Rachel McInerney. I am a certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have worked with various populations and have helped people from diverse backgrounds. My passion is helping people to work through difficulties that they encounter at any stage in their life.

Jennifer J. Allran
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, BA, BSN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I work with adults who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. My approach is one of partnership, working with you in a thoughtful and personalized manner to address your specific concerns and goals. My approach is warm, peaceful, and unhurried.
I work with adults who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. My approach is one of partnership, working with you in a thoughtful and personalized manner to address your specific concerns and goals. My approach is warm, peaceful, and unhurried.

Amy Indence Steward
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, GERO-BC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a background in neuroscience and a passion for patient-centered care, I am dedicated to delivering compassionate and effective mental health services. My academic journey began at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by advanced studies at Duke University.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a background in neuroscience and a passion for patient-centered care, I am dedicated to delivering compassionate and effective mental health services. My academic journey began at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by advanced studies at Duke University.

Kelly is now offering telehealth visits to help with Behavioral Health, Therapy, ADHD Assessment and Treatment, as well as Primary Care, and much more. We have dual board-certified licensed providers ready to assist you with your behavioral health needs. If you're wanting to switch providers or establish online care send us a message for more information. We treat a variety of healthcare needs including medication management, diabetes management, weight management, depression and anxiety. Book today for an assessment. We offer low cash pay prices as well as accept insurance. Download our app today.
Kelly is now offering telehealth visits to help with Behavioral Health, Therapy, ADHD Assessment and Treatment, as well as Primary Care, and much more. We have dual board-certified licensed providers ready to assist you with your behavioral health needs. If you're wanting to switch providers or establish online care send us a message for more information. We treat a variety of healthcare needs including medication management, diabetes management, weight management, depression and anxiety. Book today for an assessment. We offer low cash pay prices as well as accept insurance. Download our app today.

I specialize in teens, psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrative medicine, trauma, LGBTQIA+, women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry.
Integrative psychiatry may include psychotherapy, evidenced-based medication, trauma treatment, nutrition, supplements, herbal medicine, meditation & more. When treating children and teens I work closely with parents. I offer holistic perinatal psychiatry. I provide psychotherapy, or I also often collaborate with a client's current therapist.
I specialize in teens, psychodynamic psychotherapy, integrative medicine, trauma, LGBTQIA+, women's mental health and perinatal psychiatry.
Integrative psychiatry may include psychotherapy, evidenced-based medication, trauma treatment, nutrition, supplements, herbal medicine, meditation & more. When treating children and teens I work closely with parents. I offer holistic perinatal psychiatry. I provide psychotherapy, or I also often collaborate with a client's current therapist.
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Female Psychiatrists
This is a listing of female Psychiatrists, or providers who are female or women, rather than Psychiatrists who specialize in helping female clients or women.