Psychiatrists in North Carolina
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Leistey Tindall
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Rockingham, NC 28379 (Online Only)
With an initial assessment, I will diagnose, and create a treatment and medication management plan that best suits your needs emotionally, physically, and medically.
Mind & Body Wellness is a premier Mental Health Practice headquartered in Rockingham, North Carolina. Serving all of North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Mecklenburg and surrounding areas. We also offer telemedicine in the state of Florida. All appointments are held virtually and our focus is on your journey in building and managing a healthier you. As a dual Board Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health and Primary Care I am compassionate about the individual needs of each patient and together we will design a customized and comprehensive care plan for your continued care.
With an initial assessment, I will diagnose, and create a treatment and medication management plan that best suits your needs emotionally, physically, and medically.
Mind & Body Wellness is a premier Mental Health Practice headquartered in Rockingham, North Carolina. Serving all of North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Mecklenburg and surrounding areas. We also offer telemedicine in the state of Florida. All appointments are held virtually and our focus is on your journey in building and managing a healthier you. As a dual Board Certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health and Primary Care I am compassionate about the individual needs of each patient and together we will design a customized and comprehensive care plan for your continued care.
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Tammie Gainey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Rockingham, NC 28379
We provide a holistic treatment approach that includes medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, and psycho-education to meet your mental health needs.
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.
We provide a holistic treatment approach that includes medication management, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, and psycho-education to meet your mental health needs.
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.
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Your Best Life- Medication And Counseling Valerie Starr
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, RN
Verified Verified
Granite Falls, NC 28630 (Online Only)
I also provide medication management with all my appointments if it’s wanted.
I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life. I am have a non-judgemental and patient lead approach to treatments. I have worked with many patients with many different experiences. I am familiar with working with children to older adults. I work with patients that have anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, depression, autism, psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, dissociative disorders, somatic disorders, dementias. I offer online video appointments and can see anyone living in NC from their phone.
I also provide medication management with all my appointments if it’s wanted.
I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life. I am have a non-judgemental and patient lead approach to treatments. I have worked with many patients with many different experiences. I am familiar with working with children to older adults. I work with patients that have anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, depression, autism, psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, dissociative disorders, somatic disorders, dementias. I offer online video appointments and can see anyone living in NC from their phone.
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I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist run a private practice called Max Psychiatry, conveniently located in Apex, NC. I have been practicing psychiatry from over 10 years in Cary, Apex, Durham, Raleigh Holly Springs, Wake Forest area of NC. I believe in comprehensive treatment plan with an appropriate blend of psychotherapy and medication management. My specialties include treatment of symptoms such as depression, ADHD, anxiety, family conflicts, stress management, women issues, trauma/PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, Schizophrenia, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychosis.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist run a private practice called Max Psychiatry, conveniently located in Apex, NC. I have been practicing psychiatry from over 10 years in Cary, Apex, Durham, Raleigh Holly Springs, Wake Forest area of NC. I believe in comprehensive treatment plan with an appropriate blend of psychotherapy and medication management. My specialties include treatment of symptoms such as depression, ADHD, anxiety, family conflicts, stress management, women issues, trauma/PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, Schizophrenia, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychosis.
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Dr. Dorothy J Nivens
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
I provide medication management and treatment of psychiatric disorders in adults 18+, such as Adult ► Depression ►Anxiety ►PTSD ► Bipolar ► ► Mood disorders.
I am a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner licensed and accepting new clients in NC, SC, NJ, and MD. My clinical background includes over 28 years of nursing experience in various medical platforms. I am an active Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing member. I work with the clients to develop an individualized, evidence-based care plan that prioritizes their goals. I strive to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space to help those struggling. If you need help, please do not hesitate to reach out. I have experience working with, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
I provide medication management and treatment of psychiatric disorders in adults 18+, such as Adult ► Depression ►Anxiety ►PTSD ► Bipolar ► ► Mood disorders.
I am a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner licensed and accepting new clients in NC, SC, NJ, and MD. My clinical background includes over 28 years of nursing experience in various medical platforms. I am an active Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing member. I work with the clients to develop an individualized, evidence-based care plan that prioritizes their goals. I strive to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space to help those struggling. If you need help, please do not hesitate to reach out. I have experience working with, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.
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Rondeshya Keyonna Cosby
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Gates, NC 27937
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 8+ years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field ranging from child and adult inpatient care to community mental health crisis stabilization and substance abuse treatment. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina and Master's Degree at Walden University. My focus is on the treatment of mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance abuse through assessments and medication management.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 8+ years of nursing experience in the psychiatric field ranging from child and adult inpatient care to community mental health crisis stabilization and substance abuse treatment. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of North Carolina and Master's Degree at Walden University. My focus is on the treatment of mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance abuse through assessments and medication management.
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Hello and welcome to Integrative Psychological Medicine (IPM). Our practice will focus on helping patients and their families with current evidence-based treatment. We will provide behavioral health evaluation encompassing a broad spectrum of psychiatric diagnosis, medication management and providing psychotherapeutic resources. At IPM we consider the patient as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. We will examine the patient's mind, body and spirit to help enhance the patient's total well-being. We place the patient in an active role as a key partner of all aspects of his or her health and treatment plan. We will help the p
Hello and welcome to Integrative Psychological Medicine (IPM). Our practice will focus on helping patients and their families with current evidence-based treatment. We will provide behavioral health evaluation encompassing a broad spectrum of psychiatric diagnosis, medication management and providing psychotherapeutic resources. At IPM we consider the patient as a whole person, not just a diagnosis. We will examine the patient's mind, body and spirit to help enhance the patient's total well-being. We place the patient in an active role as a key partner of all aspects of his or her health and treatment plan. We will help the p
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I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, diagnostic studies, and individual treatment recommendations for clients ranging from teens to older adulthood. My prior work in primary care, psychiatric residency training, and current experience at the Cedar Oaks Clinic has allowed me to work with adolescents, young adults, older adults, and veterans to manage a variety of psychiatric conditions.
I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, diagnostic studies, and individual treatment recommendations for clients ranging from teens to older adulthood. My prior work in primary care, psychiatric residency training, and current experience at the Cedar Oaks Clinic has allowed me to work with adolescents, young adults, older adults, and veterans to manage a variety of psychiatric conditions.
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Amy Boison
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cornelius, NC 28031
At Lakeside Psychiatry, our mission is to empower individuals on their journey towards mental wellness by providing medication management services.
Life is hard enough, leave the neurotransmitter regulation to us.
At Lakeside Psychiatry, our mission is to empower individuals on their journey towards mental wellness by providing medication management services.
Life is hard enough, leave the neurotransmitter regulation to us.
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Tabitha Bowman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101 (Online Only)
I specialize in Medication Management, Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry (ages 10 and up), and Individual Psychotherapy.
Mental illness or a psychiatric diagnosis can often feel disparaging, stigmatized, or outdated-this language and terminology often strays people away from seeking the help they need. Mental health, on the other hand, encompasses mind, body, spirit, and brain health. My role in your care can be to prescribe medications, tailor your current medication regimen, or help you find alternatives to pharmaceuticals. I can help make recommendations regarding lifestyle, sleep-hygiene, nutrition, supplements, or daily movement to promote a healthy mind.
I specialize in Medication Management, Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry (ages 10 and up), and Individual Psychotherapy.
Mental illness or a psychiatric diagnosis can often feel disparaging, stigmatized, or outdated-this language and terminology often strays people away from seeking the help they need. Mental health, on the other hand, encompasses mind, body, spirit, and brain health. My role in your care can be to prescribe medications, tailor your current medication regimen, or help you find alternatives to pharmaceuticals. I can help make recommendations regarding lifestyle, sleep-hygiene, nutrition, supplements, or daily movement to promote a healthy mind.
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Greetings, future client, My name is Matthew Clemons. I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who cares with compassion for individuals throughout their lifespan (children and adults). My goal is to provide holistic, collaborative, and client-centered care with the most up-to-date, evidence-based practice in behavioral healthcare. My treatment approaches include medication management, mental health education, solution-focused therapy, and supportive psychotherapy.
Greetings, future client, My name is Matthew Clemons. I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who cares with compassion for individuals throughout their lifespan (children and adults). My goal is to provide holistic, collaborative, and client-centered care with the most up-to-date, evidence-based practice in behavioral healthcare. My treatment approaches include medication management, mental health education, solution-focused therapy, and supportive psychotherapy.
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Dr. Sabina Benel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Concord, NC 28025
We are here to provide non-judgmental support to you! Although we cannot change past challenging issues, we can support you to find a path to brighter future. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you just want to pursue a new positive path in life, let us support you to achieve your goals. We provide high quality, affordable therapy and medication management services to clients in need. Call us to make an appointment today! We are a team of experienced clinicians who are passionate about building stronger families.
We are here to provide non-judgmental support to you! Although we cannot change past challenging issues, we can support you to find a path to brighter future. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you just want to pursue a new positive path in life, let us support you to achieve your goals. We provide high quality, affordable therapy and medication management services to clients in need. Call us to make an appointment today! We are a team of experienced clinicians who are passionate about building stronger families.
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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.
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Tamara Starr
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704 (Online Only)
Hello everyone. I would like to share that I have dual national certifications as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP as well as Family Nurse Practitioner. I provide medication management in conjunction with brief psychotherapy and life-style enhancement strategies, using an integrative treatment plan model for mental and behavioral health management of clients across the lifespan.
Hello everyone. I would like to share that I have dual national certifications as a Psychiatric Mental Health NP as well as Family Nurse Practitioner. I provide medication management in conjunction with brief psychotherapy and life-style enhancement strategies, using an integrative treatment plan model for mental and behavioral health management of clients across the lifespan.
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If you feel confused at times, distracted, have trouble focusing, overwhelmed, sad, difficulty coping with life changes... you may need to see a psychiatrist for evaluation. I'm a board certified- adult and geriatric trained psychiatrist that can help you experience freedom from overwhelming emotions that make your life difficult to enjoy. My passion has always been for helping the elderly, because I enjoy learning about their life experiences hence trained in geriatric psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center.
If you feel confused at times, distracted, have trouble focusing, overwhelmed, sad, difficulty coping with life changes... you may need to see a psychiatrist for evaluation. I'm a board certified- adult and geriatric trained psychiatrist that can help you experience freedom from overwhelming emotions that make your life difficult to enjoy. My passion has always been for helping the elderly, because I enjoy learning about their life experiences hence trained in geriatric psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center.
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I work with adults and the aging population in all diagnostic categories, but have special interests in movement disorders (Tardive Dyskinesia, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, etc.), neuropsychiatric conditions, and treatment-resistant/severe-persistent mental illness.
I work with adults and the aging population in all diagnostic categories, but have special interests in movement disorders (Tardive Dyskinesia, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, etc.), neuropsychiatric conditions, and treatment-resistant/severe-persistent mental illness.
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William Joshua Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Pembroke, NC 28372
Having practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2016 in several settings, William “Joshua” Johnson, MSN, FNP, PMHNP-BC, understands the importance of complete wellness. He understands that chronic medical conditions, mental health, spiritual health, environment stressors, and relationships encompass our complete wellness. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Joshua will perform a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to formulate an diagnosis and treatment plan. Collaboratively, we will develop a holistic treatment plan with one goal – complete wellness!
Having practiced as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2016 in several settings, William “Joshua” Johnson, MSN, FNP, PMHNP-BC, understands the importance of complete wellness. He understands that chronic medical conditions, mental health, spiritual health, environment stressors, and relationships encompass our complete wellness. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Joshua will perform a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to formulate an diagnosis and treatment plan. Collaboratively, we will develop a holistic treatment plan with one goal – complete wellness!
The mental health providers, Claudia D. Nunez, MD; Susan Dumire, PMHNP; Susan Schleith, PMHNP, and Nancy Vue, PMHNP, at West Cary Psychiatry take pride in treating every person as an individual. No rushed 10 or 15 minute appointments. No large facility to navigate, and no confusing health system to figure out. Just you and your provider in a comfortable office setting. Our purpose is to help you find your path to wellness and wellbeing.
The mental health providers, Claudia D. Nunez, MD; Susan Dumire, PMHNP; Susan Schleith, PMHNP, and Nancy Vue, PMHNP, at West Cary Psychiatry take pride in treating every person as an individual. No rushed 10 or 15 minute appointments. No large facility to navigate, and no confusing health system to figure out. Just you and your provider in a comfortable office setting. Our purpose is to help you find your path to wellness and wellbeing.
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I am a general psychiatrist serving adults of all ages. My job is to help you recover and thrive. I use a gentle, supportive style informed by the latest scientific evidence to guide you toward health. In my medical training, I was taught the art of whole person care. I learned that a patient's needs often go beyond the healing of the body. Being the whole person that you are, you come with psychological, emotional, intellectual, cultural, relational, and spiritual faculties that are equally affected by your illness. Together, we will integrate important aspects of who you are into the assessment and treatment of your concerns.
I am a general psychiatrist serving adults of all ages. My job is to help you recover and thrive. I use a gentle, supportive style informed by the latest scientific evidence to guide you toward health. In my medical training, I was taught the art of whole person care. I learned that a patient's needs often go beyond the healing of the body. Being the whole person that you are, you come with psychological, emotional, intellectual, cultural, relational, and spiritual faculties that are equally affected by your illness. Together, we will integrate important aspects of who you are into the assessment and treatment of your concerns.
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Key elements of good mental health care include (1) a solid bond between patient and psychiatrist, strengthened by open communication, mutual respect, and mutual trust; (2) involvement of spouse, or other close family member or close friend, in the treatment process; (3) coordination of care involving communication of psychiatrist with patient's primary care provider, and with other professionals, who provide care for the patient's emotional and physical needs.
Key elements of good mental health care include (1) a solid bond between patient and psychiatrist, strengthened by open communication, mutual respect, and mutual trust; (2) involvement of spouse, or other close family member or close friend, in the treatment process; (3) coordination of care involving communication of psychiatrist with patient's primary care provider, and with other professionals, who provide care for the patient's emotional and physical needs.
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Medication Management Psychiatrists
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organizer can be useful for memory and organization. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganization is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.