Find a psychiatrist in Detroit, MI — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Detroit, MI accepting new patients
Headway connects Detroit residents with compassionate providers experienced in treating anxiety, depression, and life's challenges. With 121 providers available across the city's communities, find the right fit for your mental health journey with flexible, insured sessions.
I genuinely care about their journey and understand that healing isn’t always linear. I combine compassion with clinical expertise to help individuals feel understood, supported, and confident in reaching their goals. Whether we’re managing anxiety, mood changes, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you at your own pace
Hi, I’m Marilyn.
You may look like you’re holding everything together while inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or not like yourself anymore.
Maybe your mind won’t slow down, your motivation has changed, past experiences keep affecting you, or stress has become your new normal. You don’t have to keep pushing through and wondering why you still don’t feel like yourself.
I’m a dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner providing psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD/trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist licensed in TN and MI and I offer a wide range of services including therapy and treatment for Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorders, PTSD and ADHD. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania and am a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and have 26 years of experience. I have worked in Inpatient and outpatient services having served patients in CMHC, and I am currently in Outpatient Private Practice.
Welcome! I’m a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN, PMHNP-BC) with over 20 years of nursing experience and a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, currently pursuing my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). I provide warm, supportive telehealth care for individuals of all ages, offering thoughtful, personalized treatment to meet your unique mental health needs.
I’m dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is an asset to help me to identify the client's symptoms of both mental and medical. I take an empowering, holistic, and creative approach to mental health care. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, sleep difficulties, and stress. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care.
15 years of psychiatric and progressive clinical experience. Specializes in advanced psychiatric evaluations, psychotropic medication management, Proven track record in managing acute and complex psychiatric disorders,and driving patient-centered care plans that improve therapeutic outcomes.
About our psychiatrists serving Detroit, MI
- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 93%ADD/ADHD
- 91%PTSD
- 83%Bipolar disorder
- 99%Aetna
- 96%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 64%Ascension
- 63%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- 98%English
- 3%Arabic
- 2%Hindi
- 2%Igbo
- 2%Russian
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
- 69%Woman
- 31%Man
- 88%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 8%Medical Doctor
- 2%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1%Licensed Professional Counselor
- 1%Nurse Practitioner
- 95%Individual therapy
- 18%Family therapy
- 11%Child or adolescent therapy
- 7%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Detroit
Finding psychiatrists in Detroit starts with understanding the type of care they provide. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and support medication management. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can also prescribe and manage medication. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner as part of your care team. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or postpartum concerns, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties match your needs.
Detroit has psychiatry options across the city and nearby areas, and the right fit often depends on both clinical focus and logistics. Some people prefer in-person appointments near home, work, or transit, while others use virtual appointments to fit care into their schedule. Psychiatry visits, especially medication management appointments, are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, review each profile for availability, specialties, appointment format, and communication style.
Psychiatric care in Detroit can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to lower out-of-pocket costs. Headway helps you find psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients and may be in-network with your insurance. You can enter your plan details, see estimated costs before you book, compare profiles, and schedule directly when you are ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.