Psychiatrists in North Carolina
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Malia Scott
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Malia Scott is a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants. She joined MindPath Care Centers after working at an outpatient psychiatry clinic in Austin, Texas and is excited to now call Asheville home. Malia holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida State University and a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Milligan University. She loves serving the psychiatric needs of patients of all ages but has a special affinity for treating pediatric patients./ She is a passionate LGBTQIA ally.
Food For Thought Mental Health and Wellness PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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Welcome to Food For Thought Mental Health and Wellness Services PLLC! We focus on a more balanced approach to emotional health which includes not only medication management, but incorporation of nutritional and other therapeutic wellness practices for much better overall results.
Kristen Bagby
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
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You are worthy of a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. A lot of people struggle with stress, anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and difficulty concentrating at times and need help to get back on track. Challenges can leave you feeling stuck, but there is hope! I welcome individuals ages 12 and older experiencing any psychiatric or mental health challenges, but I specialize in treating ADHD, mood disorders (anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder), and trauma. Lets work together toward healing so you can get back to feeling like yourself again!
Animo Sano Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, PA-C, PMHNP-B, LCMHC
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Animo Sano Psychiatry treats a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and sleep disorders, among others. In addition to the treatment of these noted conditions, Animo Sano Psychiatry also operates an ADHD Specialty Clinic.
Michael Antoine
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Michael Antoine’s interest in psychiatry began when he worked as a residential care counselor working with the autistic pediatric population and as a behavioral specialist in a school setting ranging from elementary to high school students. Given the shortage of mental health providers and increase in mental health case, especially during the pandemic, he is motivated to continue to learn and contribute as a physician assistant. Michael’s care philosophy includes striving for mind and body improvement. He believes that steps to reach established goals should be a shared decision with the patient.
Nicole Brooker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, AGPCNP, MSN, BSN
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Journeys in Mental Health & Wellness is an outpatient mental health and addiction clinic. Our mission is to provide high quality mental health services to our patients by using evidence-based treatments combined with compassionate, person-centered care. Our patients and families learn to manage their symptoms, beat their addiction and gain a better quality of life.
Byeolah Henson
Physician Assistant, PA-C
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Byeolah Henson PA-C, graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from University of South Florida. Prior to PA school, she received a B.S in Biology from the University of Florida. Byeolah is experienced in treating patients with a variety of behavioral health issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, substance abuse, and more. She is fluent in English and Korean, both of which play a important role in her day to day clinical work.
Denise Michel
Psychiatrist, MD
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I am a board certified adult psychiatrist. I take a holistic approach to help you to improve your life and achieve the goals that you have set for yourself. During our initial intake evaluation, I will take the time to understand you and your concerns. Together we will formulate a treatment plan.
Karen Woolsey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, PNP
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I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am also a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in critical care. As a Nurse Practitioner I treat my clients as a whole patient and consider mental health as well as medical concerns when developing a treatment plan. I treat patients of all ages.
Apogee Behavioral Medicine
Psychiatrist, DO
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Apogee Behavioral Medicine is outpatient behavioral health clinic that comprises psychiatrists, therapists, and wellness coaches. Across our locations, we offer a multitude of services, ranging from medication management, psychotherapy, family counseling, and transcranial magnetic stimulation. We have specialists that care for all ages, from early childhood through late adulthood. We provide evidence-based medication and therapy services. We have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, mood disorder, trauma, ADHD, and many other conditions.
David L. Brenner
Physician Assistant, MPAS, PA-C
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I am a board certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant with prescribing authority. I have over 20 years of experience in diagnosing and treating Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I provide medication management using a holistic, evidence-based approach. I understand how there are often medical factors that can contribute to mood symptoms and, if indicated, recommend additional testing to ensure that there are no other underlying concerns that need to be addressed.
Adam Cheyunski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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Adam is board-certified in psychiatry with more than eight years of experience treating adults. He specializes in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and schizophrenic spectrum disorders. Adam utilizes motivational interviewing, active listening education, and guided life coaching. He has experience administering and managing psychotropic medication. Adam enjoys church activities, going to the movie theater, and exercising.
Carolina Complete Psychiatry
Psychiatrist
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At Carolina Complete Psychiatry, we treat each person as an individual and strive to help every patient live to their fullest potential. Our providers are trained to assess psychiatric conditions, form a diagnosis and prescribe medications if needed. We offer longer appointment times so that we can determine a collaborative treatment plan that is thorough and comprehensive. We believe in meeting the needs of people so we offer new patient appointments quickly without weeks of delay. Our office offers flexible appointment scheduling including evening hours and telemedicine appointments.
Tammie Gainey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, FNP, PMHNP
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My desire is to provide comprehensive outpatient mental healthcare by providing holistic care to improve your mental well-being. My goal is to collaborate with you to discover your personal treatment goals and formulate a mutually-agreed upon strategy for treatment. We provide services for all ages (children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics). We offer a thorough clinical evaluation and personalized treatment approach to determine your needs. We provide treatment for a variety of mental health disorders including Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, ODD, Substance Abuse, Schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders.
Dr. Mona Venzon Rice
Psychiatrist, MD
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Your child is having a hard time learning or has significant behavioral issues. Perhaps excessive worry, obsessive fixations, past trauma or deep sadness prevent her from making friends, going to school or enjoying life. Or his moods & thoughts can be strange & disruptive. Or their social & emotional development appear off. You're very concerned but not sure where to start or what to do. You have tried to understand & adjust your parenting to attempt to help. Or you may have taken him to therapist/s or doctor/s & tried various treatments, but he continues to struggle & something is still missing.
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The Yanuck Center For Life And Health
Psychiatrist, MD
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If you suffer from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma, self-esteem problems, relationship issues, or stress management difficulties, I can help. PLEASE CONTACT ME BY PHONE (NOT E-MAIL) AT (919)493-0406. Offering both psychotherapy and medication management, I can provide all aspects of mental health care for most individuals. I help my patients learn to release shame and self-criticism so they can lead happier lives. I also see some clients of psychotherapists whom I trust for medication management. Together, we pick the approach that fits your needs and your time frame. LGBTQ friendly.
Ajith Abraham
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
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Ajith Abraham, PMHNP-BC is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, graduated from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with master's in nursing degree. After graduation, Mr. Abraham completed the twelve-month post-graduate residency program at Salem VA medical center, which provided intense, organized specialized training in treating complex trauma, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders and variety of diagnoses.
Jessica Derreberry
Psychiatrist, MD
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Please visit our website envisionbehavioralhealth.com and select "request a consultation" to request an appointment. Dr. Jessica Derreberry is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of adults age 18 and older. She completed her psychiatric residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, NC. She obtained her medical degree from Marshall University in Huntington, WV and her Bachelor's of Science degree in Biochemistry from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. In person or telehealth appointments available.
Nicholas Cunningham
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
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As a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nicholas has over 10 years experience working in both the intensive care and the psychiatric emergency care settings. Shifting his career to focus more on medication management, Nicholas brings with him a vast understanding of what is needed to keep his patients active in their lives and helping ensure that the health of the patient matches their perspectives. Nicholas prides himself on the patient-provider connection and wants his patients to understand that he is a partner in their care and that the lines of communication are always open.
Jungian Analytic Practice
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
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An ideal client is an insightful adult that wants to explore the depth of his/her psyche. Treatment services include depression, anxiety, adjustment situations, changing paths, transitions of life, relationships, engagement issues, divorce and marital disputes, grief and loss, spiritual and religious issues and personal development issues.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in North Carolina is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
North Carolina Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in North Carolina has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in North Carolina, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. North Carolina Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in North Carolina is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
North Carolina Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in North Carolina has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in North Carolina, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. North Carolina Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in North Carolina, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in North Carolina, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in North Carolina as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( North Carolina). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in North Carolina, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in North Carolina, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in North Carolina as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( North Carolina). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.