Male Psychiatrists in Orange County, NC
I see adult men and women who seek help with emotional distress including depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem vulnerability, difficulty in relationships, parenting or work.
I am a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in Chapel Hill with 25 years experience helping people to heal and transform emotional distress by talking freely and deeply about their lives.
As a physician, I understand when medications
may be needed to heal physiologic emotional distress.
But I also know that a person who is listened and responded to with deep understanding will become clearer, stronger and freer to grow -- within themselves, in their relationships and in their work.
This unique, personal therapeutic experience often leads to the most complete and lasting cure, and success in life.
I see adult men and women who seek help with emotional distress including depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem vulnerability, difficulty in relationships, parenting or work.
I am a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in Chapel Hill with 25 years experience helping people to heal and transform emotional distress by talking freely and deeply about their lives.
As a physician, I understand when medications
may be needed to heal physiologic emotional distress.
But I also know that a person who is listened and responded to with deep understanding will become clearer, stronger and freer to grow -- within themselves, in their relationships and in their work.
This unique, personal therapeutic experience often leads to the most complete and lasting cure, and success in life.
James P Lefler
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
Given training in both Internal Medicine and Psychiatry, I have expertise in the intimate links between the mind and the body. My medical training and experience are enhanced by post-graduate study of modern psychoanalytic technique. This unique combination of skills allows me to treat patients with mood (Depression and Bipolar), trauma, and psychotic disorders. I am well suited to offer both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.
Given training in both Internal Medicine and Psychiatry, I have expertise in the intimate links between the mind and the body. My medical training and experience are enhanced by post-graduate study of modern psychoanalytic technique. This unique combination of skills allows me to treat patients with mood (Depression and Bipolar), trauma, and psychotic disorders. I am well suited to offer both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology.
Dr. John M. Brion
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome to Collaborative Mental Health. I'm John Brion, PhD, PMHNP, and I am currently welcoming new patients. I work with people age 12 and up for a range of psychiatric and mental health problems, including the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in Adults and Children, Mood disorders like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, Addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol as well as behaviors like sex and gambling. I am licensed/certified to prescribe all psychiatric medications and I also provide brief, solution focused psychotherapy.
Welcome to Collaborative Mental Health. I'm John Brion, PhD, PMHNP, and I am currently welcoming new patients. I work with people age 12 and up for a range of psychiatric and mental health problems, including the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in Adults and Children, Mood disorders like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, Addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol as well as behaviors like sex and gambling. I am licensed/certified to prescribe all psychiatric medications and I also provide brief, solution focused psychotherapy.
Daniel Eskenazi
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is directed towards adults suffering from various symptoms that may include any or all of the following: trouble sleeping, over-worrying, intense sadness that interferes with the ability to get through the day, intense euphoria that can lead to impulsiveness and poor decision-making, impairments in attention leading to distraction and inability to organize and focus, struggles with substance use, difficulty understanding reality and making sense of different visions and voices and trouble maintaining meaningful relationships and finding a sense of purpose in life.
My practice is directed towards adults suffering from various symptoms that may include any or all of the following: trouble sleeping, over-worrying, intense sadness that interferes with the ability to get through the day, intense euphoria that can lead to impulsiveness and poor decision-making, impairments in attention leading to distraction and inability to organize and focus, struggles with substance use, difficulty understanding reality and making sense of different visions and voices and trouble maintaining meaningful relationships and finding a sense of purpose in life.
Many of us are struggling with anxiety and depression in these challenging times. As a holistic practitioner, my goal is to help my clients find the priority that will allow them to discover a route to a more satisfying life. Too often we remain constricted with pain and fear from the past or broken dreams and worries about the future. If we are able to connect with the healer within, we can find peace and stability in our present circumstances, no matter how chaotic our external world. We can find a way to remove the blockages that keep us from seeing the Truth and Beauty all around us.
Many of us are struggling with anxiety and depression in these challenging times. As a holistic practitioner, my goal is to help my clients find the priority that will allow them to discover a route to a more satisfying life. Too often we remain constricted with pain and fear from the past or broken dreams and worries about the future. If we are able to connect with the healer within, we can find peace and stability in our present circumstances, no matter how chaotic our external world. We can find a way to remove the blockages that keep us from seeing the Truth and Beauty all around us.
Dr. Daniel Wurzelmann, MD, MPH, is a board-certified general adult psychiatrist who treats a diverse array of mental health issues in individuals aged 18 and older at Advaita Integrated Medicine. His practice primarily focuses on medication management, complemented by therapy sessions. Dr. Wurzelmann is well-versed in psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, which enrich his treatment approaches.
Dr. Daniel Wurzelmann, MD, MPH, is a board-certified general adult psychiatrist who treats a diverse array of mental health issues in individuals aged 18 and older at Advaita Integrated Medicine. His practice primarily focuses on medication management, complemented by therapy sessions. Dr. Wurzelmann is well-versed in psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, which enrich his treatment approaches.
Dr. Tim O’Connor is a board certified adult psychiatrist. Dr. O’Connor completed his medical education & psychiatric residency at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to his particular clinical interest in mental health issues impacting university students, he has experience working with patients with a wide variety of mental health concerns. His background in education instilled an appreciation of the tremendous capacity for growth inherent in every person. He was drawn to the practice of psychiatry as a way of helping individuals recognize & actualize this potential.
Dr. Tim O’Connor is a board certified adult psychiatrist. Dr. O’Connor completed his medical education & psychiatric residency at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to his particular clinical interest in mental health issues impacting university students, he has experience working with patients with a wide variety of mental health concerns. His background in education instilled an appreciation of the tremendous capacity for growth inherent in every person. He was drawn to the practice of psychiatry as a way of helping individuals recognize & actualize this potential.
Devon Zafuto, PA-C, is a Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant at AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine - Chapel Hill. He has worked in psychiatry and addiction medicine since 2022. Passionate about patient-centered care, he shares knowledge on mental health and addiction. Devon understands trauma’s role in addiction and mental health disorders, bridging past experiences with current symptoms. Also, he proudly serves the local LGBTQIA+ community. Raised near Raleigh, NC, Devon is proud to call Raleigh his hometown.
Devon Zafuto, PA-C, is a Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant at AIM: Advaita Integrated Medicine - Chapel Hill. He has worked in psychiatry and addiction medicine since 2022. Passionate about patient-centered care, he shares knowledge on mental health and addiction. Devon understands trauma’s role in addiction and mental health disorders, bridging past experiences with current symptoms. Also, he proudly serves the local LGBTQIA+ community. Raised near Raleigh, NC, Devon is proud to call Raleigh his hometown.
NEW: I have begun administering ketamine to carefully evaluated patients. I imagine you are wondering if I can help you? I’ve had a full practice in the same town for decades. I’ve devoted ~100,000 hours working with patients. As the old expression goes: “Experience is the best teacher.” As a psychoanalyst I talk with my patients about their life history, in confidence and In depth. Many patients find this is life saving. As a psychiatrist I am prepared to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe medications which can be IMMEDIATELY helpful for stage fright, attention deficit, trauma, depression, and bipolar disorder.
NEW: I have begun administering ketamine to carefully evaluated patients. I imagine you are wondering if I can help you? I’ve had a full practice in the same town for decades. I’ve devoted ~100,000 hours working with patients. As the old expression goes: “Experience is the best teacher.” As a psychoanalyst I talk with my patients about their life history, in confidence and In depth. Many patients find this is life saving. As a psychiatrist I am prepared to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe medications which can be IMMEDIATELY helpful for stage fright, attention deficit, trauma, depression, and bipolar disorder.
As a psychiatrist and therapist, I help people dealing with a range of questions, including deciding who and how to love, how to create family and community, finding meaning and success in work, how to cope with loss, issues related to gender, identity, and race, and how to overcome anxiety and depression.
As a psychiatrist and therapist, I help people dealing with a range of questions, including deciding who and how to love, how to create family and community, finding meaning and success in work, how to cope with loss, issues related to gender, identity, and race, and how to overcome anxiety and depression.
My current practice focuses on the psychopharmacology of the major mental health disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am accepting new patients, ages 14 and older
My current practice focuses on the psychopharmacology of the major mental health disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am accepting new patients, ages 14 and older
Meet Our Male Psychiatrists
Dr. Benjamin Brodey values patient-clinician partnerships, excels in diagnosing mental health conditions, and strives to make behavioral healthcare accessible. Dr. Brodey blends problem-solving with a deep appreciation for literature and life's complexities. He helps patients gain self-awareness and understand others for lasting well-being. Outside work, Dr. Brodey enjoys reading, gardening, traveling with family, and visiting museums.
Dr. Benjamin Brodey values patient-clinician partnerships, excels in diagnosing mental health conditions, and strives to make behavioral healthcare accessible. Dr. Brodey blends problem-solving with a deep appreciation for literature and life's complexities. He helps patients gain self-awareness and understand others for lasting well-being. Outside work, Dr. Brodey enjoys reading, gardening, traveling with family, and visiting museums.
I work to understand with you your experience - in the here and now. Through your self-observations, I work to understand with you how your experience affects your current life- your work, your relationships and your play. I work to understand with you how what you go through has developed. Through greater self-understanding, we work to change what you want to change.
I work to understand with you your experience - in the here and now. Through your self-observations, I work to understand with you how your experience affects your current life- your work, your relationships and your play. I work to understand with you how what you go through has developed. Through greater self-understanding, we work to change what you want to change.
NOW accepting NC State Health Plan ;
At Transformance Health, we focus on helping clients become better versions of themselves, and to transform potential into reality. We apply evidence-based principles of neuroscience, psychology, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, meditation and mindfulness, stress management, nutrition, exercise, and pharmacology to promote thriving.
NOW accepting NC State Health Plan ;
At Transformance Health, we focus on helping clients become better versions of themselves, and to transform potential into reality. We apply evidence-based principles of neuroscience, psychology, ketamine assisted psychotherapy, meditation and mindfulness, stress management, nutrition, exercise, and pharmacology to promote thriving.
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist with extensive training in psychosomatic medicine allowing me to take into account one’s mental and physical health to provide a whole-body approach to treatment. I treat a wide array of conditions; however focus on issues with depression, anxiety and role transitions. My mission is to collaborate with you, and to come up with an individualized treatment plan. By doing so, I will be able to gain a greater understanding of your life experience and help you achieve your treatment goals.
I am a double board-certified psychiatrist with extensive training in psychosomatic medicine allowing me to take into account one’s mental and physical health to provide a whole-body approach to treatment. I treat a wide array of conditions; however focus on issues with depression, anxiety and role transitions. My mission is to collaborate with you, and to come up with an individualized treatment plan. By doing so, I will be able to gain a greater understanding of your life experience and help you achieve your treatment goals.
Christopher N Riggan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My passion for entering the mental health profession originated from the idea of breaking down the negative stigma historically placed upon individuals who struggle with mental health related issues. I want to use the skills and education that I have gained as a resource to those in need of assistance. I want each person that seeks mental health related care from me to feel comforted that we together are a team with a common goal of assisting you to become the most effective version of yourself.
My passion for entering the mental health profession originated from the idea of breaking down the negative stigma historically placed upon individuals who struggle with mental health related issues. I want to use the skills and education that I have gained as a resource to those in need of assistance. I want each person that seeks mental health related care from me to feel comforted that we together are a team with a common goal of assisting you to become the most effective version of yourself.
Family Psychiatry Practice & Associates has been serving the community in Cary, North Carolina for over 25 years. Our caring and professional board-certified psychiatrists see children, adolescents, and adults for both medication management and psychotherapy. Dr. Duke-Sui and Dr. Boyer are board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. They offer both psychotherapy and medication management.
Family Psychiatry Practice & Associates has been serving the community in Cary, North Carolina for over 25 years. Our caring and professional board-certified psychiatrists see children, adolescents, and adults for both medication management and psychotherapy. Dr. Duke-Sui and Dr. Boyer are board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. They offer both psychotherapy and medication management.
Hi! I'm an Adult, Adolescent and Child Psychiatrists currently accepting new patients between the ages of 6 and 60. My goal is to help you or your child with a wide range of mental health issues including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety Disorders, peripartum mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
Hi! I'm an Adult, Adolescent and Child Psychiatrists currently accepting new patients between the ages of 6 and 60. My goal is to help you or your child with a wide range of mental health issues including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Anxiety Disorders, peripartum mood disorders, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and therapist who works primarily through insight-oriented psychotherapy. I treat patients who are missing a sense of balance, meaning, connection, or purpose in their lives, who feel stuck with regard to career, romance, or family, who notice concerning, repetitive, or self-destructive patterns in relationships, mental attitudes, or behavior. I have special expertise in working with adults who are facing the lasting effects of childhood abuse, neglect, or other traumatic experiences. I strive to offer thoughtful, comprehensive and individualized treatment, which may or may not include medication.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and therapist who works primarily through insight-oriented psychotherapy. I treat patients who are missing a sense of balance, meaning, connection, or purpose in their lives, who feel stuck with regard to career, romance, or family, who notice concerning, repetitive, or self-destructive patterns in relationships, mental attitudes, or behavior. I have special expertise in working with adults who are facing the lasting effects of childhood abuse, neglect, or other traumatic experiences. I strive to offer thoughtful, comprehensive and individualized treatment, which may or may not include medication.
Henrick Ledain
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC, APRN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
At BeachBrain PLLC, we understand that an individuals mental health can have ebbs and flows. Usually, there is a fine line between mental health and mental illness. At Beach Brain, we can help you steer the course back to the better person you deserve to be. With a patient-centered approach, straightforward, evidence-based medication treatment, and supportive therapy. You will feel confident navigating the currents of life.
At BeachBrain PLLC, we understand that an individuals mental health can have ebbs and flows. Usually, there is a fine line between mental health and mental illness. At Beach Brain, we can help you steer the course back to the better person you deserve to be. With a patient-centered approach, straightforward, evidence-based medication treatment, and supportive therapy. You will feel confident navigating the currents of life.
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Male Psychiatrists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.