Male Psychiatrists in Akron, OH
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VirtualPsych allows for telepsychiatry healthcare remotely from your phone from the convenience of your home. Our physicians specialize in the treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder and have over 30 years of experience in psychiatry and mental health. We're committed to helping you find the right treatment plan that fits your needs.
book online at virtualpsych. com
VirtualPsych allows for telepsychiatry healthcare remotely from your phone from the convenience of your home. Our physicians specialize in the treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder and have over 30 years of experience in psychiatry and mental health. We're committed to helping you find the right treatment plan that fits your needs.
Hello, I’m Hakim Nuru, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping individuals improve their mental and emotional well-being. I provide compassionate, client-centered care that combines medication management, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation to help clients better understand themselves and navigate life’s challenges.
My approach is especially beneficial for individuals who want to better understand themselves, improve coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful long-term change. In most occasions you may be seen 48 hours from registering.
Hello, I’m Hakim Nuru, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about helping individuals improve their mental and emotional well-being. I provide compassionate, client-centered care that combines medication management, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation to help clients better understand themselves and navigate life’s challenges.
My approach is especially beneficial for individuals who want to better understand themselves, improve coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and create meaningful long-term change. In most occasions you may be seen 48 hours from registering.
Steve is Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (CNP) with a focus on providing treatment for a broad-spectrum of mental health disorders. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing Degree from The University of Akron and is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He has experience in inpatient, outpatient, as well as community mental health settings as a Nurse Practitioner and over 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in psychiatric / behavioral health hospitals. Steve has also earned his credential for Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) from The University of Maryland.
Steve is Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (CNP) with a focus on providing treatment for a broad-spectrum of mental health disorders. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing Degree from The University of Akron and is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He has experience in inpatient, outpatient, as well as community mental health settings as a Nurse Practitioner and over 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse working in psychiatric / behavioral health hospitals. Steve has also earned his credential for Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) from The University of Maryland.
I approach care with the belief that mental health deserves the same attention, empathy, and expertise as any other medical condition. With training in family medicine and deep experience treating complex behavioral health concerns, I meet people where they are and walk with them toward sustainable healing. You’ll find a judgment-free space built on trust, where goals are realistic, progress is honored, and setbacks are never viewed as failure—just part of the journey.
I approach care with the belief that mental health deserves the same attention, empathy, and expertise as any other medical condition. With training in family medicine and deep experience treating complex behavioral health concerns, I meet people where they are and walk with them toward sustainable healing. You’ll find a judgment-free space built on trust, where goals are realistic, progress is honored, and setbacks are never viewed as failure—just part of the journey.
My ideal client is someone struggling with mood and anxiety disorders or ADHD. They may feel overwhelmed by their symptoms, seeking relief from persistent worry, sadness, or difficulty focusing. Their primary need is to find a compassionate and understanding professional who can offer effective strategies for managing their mental health. They aim to regain control over their lives, improve their emotional well-being, and achieve greater stability and focus in their daily activities. In my practice, I focus on strategic medication management to target these distressing psychiatric symptoms.
My ideal client is someone struggling with mood and anxiety disorders or ADHD. They may feel overwhelmed by their symptoms, seeking relief from persistent worry, sadness, or difficulty focusing. Their primary need is to find a compassionate and understanding professional who can offer effective strategies for managing their mental health. They aim to regain control over their lives, improve their emotional well-being, and achieve greater stability and focus in their daily activities. In my practice, I focus on strategic medication management to target these distressing psychiatric symptoms.
A core passion of Michael’s practice is supporting individuals facing challenges with alcohol and drug use. He understands the complexities of substance use and its impact on overall health and relationships. Through compassionate, evidence-based medication management, Michael partners with clients to support their recovery goals and enhance their quality of life. He is especially honored to work with first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, and military veterans, offering care that respects their diverse experiences and needs. Michael also provides expert care for conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma.
A core passion of Michael’s practice is supporting individuals facing challenges with alcohol and drug use. He understands the complexities of substance use and its impact on overall health and relationships. Through compassionate, evidence-based medication management, Michael partners with clients to support their recovery goals and enhance their quality of life. He is especially honored to work with first responders, LGBTQ+ individuals, and military veterans, offering care that respects their diverse experiences and needs. Michael also provides expert care for conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma.
Have you been struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Chemical Dependency? Maybe you haven't been feeling like yourself lately. Sometimes there are life circumstances that leave you feeling stressed or overwhelmed. We would like to help you get back on track. We individualize each client's treatment. We will work with you in developing a plan using a combination of the treatment modalities that are best suited to help you reach and maintain your goals.
Have you been struggling with Depression, Anxiety or Chemical Dependency? Maybe you haven't been feeling like yourself lately. Sometimes there are life circumstances that leave you feeling stressed or overwhelmed. We would like to help you get back on track. We individualize each client's treatment. We will work with you in developing a plan using a combination of the treatment modalities that are best suited to help you reach and maintain your goals.
I am a dual licensed and board certified Nurse Practitioner in both Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) and Family Medicine (FNP). Prior to my work in psychiatry, I spent over 10 years working in a mix of emergency medicine, trauma care, urgent care and covering for primary care providers.
I am a dual licensed and board certified Nurse Practitioner in both Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) and Family Medicine (FNP). Prior to my work in psychiatry, I spent over 10 years working in a mix of emergency medicine, trauma care, urgent care and covering for primary care providers.
I am board certified in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan and offer medication management, initial consultations, follow up visit, psychoeducation, supportive therapy, and promoting a holistic approach to mental health treatment.
I am board certified in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan and offer medication management, initial consultations, follow up visit, psychoeducation, supportive therapy, and promoting a holistic approach to mental health treatment.
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We are here to support you and your loved ones on your journey toward better mental health. We offer compassionate psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, addressing a wide range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more. We’re currently accepting new patients with minimal wait times, and our experienced team of providers is ready to help you feel heard, understood, and supported.
We are here to support you and your loved ones on your journey toward better mental health. We offer compassionate psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, addressing a wide range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more. We’re currently accepting new patients with minimal wait times, and our experienced team of providers is ready to help you feel heard, understood, and supported.
Dr. Thomas Gspandl, DO, is a compassionate psychiatrist based in Ohio, dedicated to helping clients overcome life's challenges through tailored mental health treatment plans. With a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and understanding environment, Dr. Gspandl's approach prioritizes understanding each patient's unique circumstances and translating this understanding into a personalized, effective care plan. He specializes in treating complex conditions such as depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. Thomas Gspandl, DO, is a compassionate psychiatrist based in Ohio, dedicated to helping clients overcome life's challenges through tailored mental health treatment plans. With a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and understanding environment, Dr. Gspandl's approach prioritizes understanding each patient's unique circumstances and translating this understanding into a personalized, effective care plan. He specializes in treating complex conditions such as depression, psychosis, schizophrenia, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain (Matt Haig). Danny is, above all, fully engaged in optimizing your well-being. He believes it is crucial to be totally engaged in patient interactions to really connect with you and provide the best care possible. When you see Danny for medication management, you have his undivided attention. As a patient-centered prescriber, he emphasizes practical, positive medical outcomes.
Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but you are not the rain (Matt Haig). Danny is, above all, fully engaged in optimizing your well-being. He believes it is crucial to be totally engaged in patient interactions to really connect with you and provide the best care possible. When you see Danny for medication management, you have his undivided attention. As a patient-centered prescriber, he emphasizes practical, positive medical outcomes.
Robert Ussai is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from Kent State University. His previous experience includes work in hospital and community outpatient practice settings. He currently provides medication management for adults ages 18 to 64. His treatment areas of specialty include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Robert Ussai is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from Kent State University. His previous experience includes work in hospital and community outpatient practice settings. He currently provides medication management for adults ages 18 to 64. His treatment areas of specialty include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I am board certified in both general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry. As such, I not only see children and adolescents but also young adults. I prefer to work with this age group but I will consider working with middle-aged adults as long as it is a good "fit" for my practice. Also please know that my practice is not in any insurance networks, though we will submit all billing to your insurance so that you can collect any out-of-network benefits. I am comfortable diagnosing and treating ADHD & behavioral disorders, depression & other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and autism spectrum disorder.
I am board certified in both general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry. As such, I not only see children and adolescents but also young adults. I prefer to work with this age group but I will consider working with middle-aged adults as long as it is a good "fit" for my practice. Also please know that my practice is not in any insurance networks, though we will submit all billing to your insurance so that you can collect any out-of-network benefits. I am comfortable diagnosing and treating ADHD & behavioral disorders, depression & other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Swartz is a psychiatrist and psychodynamic psychotherapist, who is ready to empower you on your journey to mental wellness. With a rich educational background and extensive training, he brings a depth of knowledge and experience to Reach Behavioral Health. Working with a team of counselors and psychotherapists, he is confident he can help you reach your wellness goals.
Dr. Swartz is a psychiatrist and psychodynamic psychotherapist, who is ready to empower you on your journey to mental wellness. With a rich educational background and extensive training, he brings a depth of knowledge and experience to Reach Behavioral Health. Working with a team of counselors and psychotherapists, he is confident he can help you reach your wellness goals.
Shane Strnad is a board certified advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner whose primary focus is mental health care through healthy living habits, diet and exercise. He received his undergraduate and master s degrees in nursing from the University of Akron, where he is currently pursuing a doctoral degree and also has served as a lecturer and presenter. He has worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mansfield, Ohio, and at community health centers in the Akron area.
Shane Strnad is a board certified advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner whose primary focus is mental health care through healthy living habits, diet and exercise. He received his undergraduate and master s degrees in nursing from the University of Akron, where he is currently pursuing a doctoral degree and also has served as a lecturer and presenter. He has worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Mansfield, Ohio, and at community health centers in the Akron area.
David McNair is an Ohio native that earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Kent State University and master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. Board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, he has over a decade of clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, and forensic mental health care and also serves as an educator for undergraduate nursing. He sees patients ages 6 to 75 and specializes in treating anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and schizophrenia.
David McNair is an Ohio native that earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Kent State University and master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. Board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, he has over a decade of clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, and forensic mental health care and also serves as an educator for undergraduate nursing. He sees patients ages 6 to 75 and specializes in treating anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and schizophrenia.
Are anxiety, stress, depression, anger or even mood swings interrupting you realizing your best self? Is talk therapy just not enough? If you experience sleep difficulties, disturbing traumatic memories, relentless depression or panic attacks, you may need some additional support. Medication is one option, however, sometimes people may see this as the only option. Many people are better served when treated by a specialist who is trained to carefully consider a person’s unique personality, life stressors and even family history before issuing a prescription. I also offer genetic testing to help inform best treatment options.
Are anxiety, stress, depression, anger or even mood swings interrupting you realizing your best self? Is talk therapy just not enough? If you experience sleep difficulties, disturbing traumatic memories, relentless depression or panic attacks, you may need some additional support. Medication is one option, however, sometimes people may see this as the only option. Many people are better served when treated by a specialist who is trained to carefully consider a person’s unique personality, life stressors and even family history before issuing a prescription. I also offer genetic testing to help inform best treatment options.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to providing thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. I work collaboratively with patients, families, and their communities to empower them to make informed decisions about their care. My treatment approach is grounded in recovery-oriented principles, focusing on each patient's strengths, values, and goals. I have particular interest in the management of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist dedicated to providing thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care. I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. I work collaboratively with patients, families, and their communities to empower them to make informed decisions about their care. My treatment approach is grounded in recovery-oriented principles, focusing on each patient's strengths, values, and goals. I have particular interest in the management of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders.
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, often using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, the therapeutic relationship is central to effective care, and finding a provider with whom you feel comfortable is an essential part of the process.
What are the advantages of seeing a male psychiatrist?
For some individuals, working with a male psychiatrist may play an important role in building trust and ease within that relationship. Personal, cultural, or past experiences may shape this preference. Some people feel more comfortable discussing certain topics with a male provider, particularly if they’ve had positive experiences confiding in men in other areas of their lives. Others may seek out a male psychiatrist for support with issues that relate specifically to male identity—such as navigating societal expectations around masculinity, fatherhood, or addressing emotional expression in environments where vulnerability may be discouraged.
How to find a male psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by gender, making it easy to find male psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). 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 provider is a good fit for your needs.