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Top psychiatrists in Durham, NC accepting new patients

Durham residents can access compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of 258 providers specializing in talk therapy and medication management. Whether you're in Old West Durham, Lakewood, or near Duke University, flexible sessions and insurance coverage make support convenient and affordable.

Megan Winters

Megan Winters

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“I value treating the whole person — recognizing the connection between mental health, physical health, stress, sleep, lifestyle, and overall wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Irene Essien-Akpan

Irene Essien-Akpan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“My clients, after their first session with me, will know that I heard them and understand their struggles, and that I am willing to walk with them at their own pace.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Janie Ugwuegbu

Janie Ugwuegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I combine scientifically grounded psychopharmacology with a commitment to understanding each person's unique story.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristina Murray

Kristina Murray

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Holly Springs, NC


“I believe in seeing the whole person—not just the diagnosis—and strive to create a safe, supportive space where my patients feel heard, valued, and empowered in their journey toward wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Harrison

Nicole Harrison

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach to mental health care focuses on helping patients understand that brain health is just as important as physical health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tanneh Woyee

Tanneh Woyee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe mental health treatment should be collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Justina Okonkwo

Dr. Justina Okonkwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“Focuses on the whole person's well-being, your mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mariam Ramzan

Mariam Ramzan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“I'm deeply committed to delivering high-quality, individualized, and evidence-based mental health care in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rita Agunobi

Rita Agunobi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), which allows me to care for both mental and physical health in a more integrated way. I work with individuals across the lifespan and support a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychotic symptoms, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, and stress-related challenges.

My background in both psychiatry and primary care helps me understand how closely mental health is connected to physical health, lifestyle, and overall well-being. I strive to provide care that is thoughtful, personalized, and rooted in evidence-based practice.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Ashleigh Brown

Ashleigh Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Jacksonville, NC


“I take a collaborative, team-based approach to care, partnering closely with each client (and families when appropriate) to identify the most appropriate, evidence-based treatment options and to support meaningful, lasting improvements in overall...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Amanda Culp-Roche

Dr. Amanda Culp-Roche

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have over 16 years of medication management experience treating mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Claudia Almeida

Claudia Almeida

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes good psychiatric care begins with understanding the person, not just the diagnosis.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yolanda Ledain

Yolanda Ledain

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Leland, NC


“During initial and ongoing sessions clients can expect a non judgmental environment, honesty, realistic goal setting, and support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Demetris Wright

Demetris Wright

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“With more than 16years in the medical field, 9 years as a Nurse Practitioner who is certified in both family medicine and psychiatry mental health; I am here to serve and educate.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Claudette Johnson

Claudette Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I offer a safe, judgment-free space where you can feel heard. I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Samantha Tallman

Samantha Tallman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe mental health treatment should feel collaborative, compassionate, and personalized rather than rushed or one-size-fits-all.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ieachia Morris

Ieachia Morris

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am passionate about helping people achieve meaningful, sustainable improvement in their mental well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shawndele Danzy

Shawndele Danzy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


“If you are looking for an energetic, direct, and open-minded provider to manage your psychiatric medications or guide your MAT recovery, I am ready to get to work with you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dorene Caldwell

Dorene Caldwell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that compassionate listening, genuine connection, and personalized care have the power to restore hope and transform lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Vivian Henry-Ajudua

Vivian Henry-Ajudua

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I use a complete approach to patient care, with emphasis on providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on the mind-body connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Sherrie Roberts

Sherrie Roberts

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wake Forest, NC


“Using evidenced based, thoughtful and compassionate care, I know we can get you to where you want to be in your experience and your journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tenishia Santiago

Tenishia Santiago

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“Tenishia is a retired Navy Veteran, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, that specializes in attention difficulties, mood challenges, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, sleep, OCD, military issues, and trauma.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Anna Crawley

Anna Crawley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“My approach is warm, holistic, and evidence-based, focused on helping you find calm, clarity, and balance.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Le'andra Gabbard

Le'andra Gabbard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that effective psychiatric care begins with creating a safe, supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and comfortable sharing their experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tracie Nalley

Tracie Nalley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a firm believer that the brain can get hurt like any other organ in the body. I want to help you heal your brain.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Monique Batchelor

Monique Batchelor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“As a board certified pyschiatric mental health nurse practitioner I have over 30 years experience as a mental health provider and 10 years as a prescribing practitioner.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Charlotte Fawcett

Dr. Charlotte Fawcett

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“She worked closely with both children and their parents to address emotional and behavioral challenges within the family system as a whole.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nina Davis

Nina Davis

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My experience in the military has given me a unique understanding of the challenges service members and their families face.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Dannette Napier

Dr. Dannette Napier

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I take a comprehensive and compassionate approach to partner with patients in their mental health care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Best Bryant

Ashley Best Bryant

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Bern, NC


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sakina Alston

Sakina Alston

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Mooresville, NC


“I'm focused on helping individuals age 13-85 with exploring how and why their mental health is impacting and preventing true progress in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Sheila Smith

Dr. Sheila Smith

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chocowinity, NC


“I empower clients to reach their full potential through client-centered, hope-focused, and growth-oriented treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Josephine Hazeley

Josephine Hazeley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Raleigh, NC


“My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed. Good psychiatric care begins with listening carefully and understanding the full picture before I make a prescribing decision.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alexis Edwards

Alexis Edwards

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Elizabeth City, NC


“I provide compassionate, whole-person care with a focus on helping people feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Marquette Leach

Dr. Marquette Leach

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rocky Mount, NC


“I believe everyone deserves a meaningful life, free from the weight of depression, anxiety, and the fears that limit personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marissa Strenkert

Marissa Strenkert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


I believe healing happens best in spaces where you feel safe, understood, and never judged. I bring both curiosity and compassion to every session, and I genuinely love learning about the unique story that makes you you. I’m thoughtful, a little quirky in the best way, and always eager to grow... both as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and as a person. That means I stay open-minded, ask meaningful questions, and work collaboratively with you to find what truly fits your needs. You’re the expert on your life; I’m here to support you with knowledge, guidance, and encouragement.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck, I want you to know that you don’t have to figure it out alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move toward the life you want.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Glory Gilbert

Glory Gilbert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I create a very warm, non-judgmental environment. I make it a point to listen to all requests/needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Payal Patel

Payal Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“My approach to care is holistic and person-centered, focusing on the whole individual, not just their symptoms.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patrice Pearson

Patrice Pearson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I look at the whole person rather than just a set of symptoms, considering how physical health, environment, and personal history impact mental well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sherri Osborne

Sherri Osborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is never to dumb and numb a person to where one can't cry at a sad movie or when someone passes away.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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About our psychiatrists serving Durham, NC

Number of psychiatrists serving Durham, NC
There are over 255 psychiatrists in Durham, NC accepting new patients.
255+
Average years in practice
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6 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 99%Depression
  • 88%PTSD
  • 87%ADD/ADHD
  • 86%Bipolar disorder
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 98%Cigna
  • 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 91%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 57%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 4%Spanish
  • 3%Igbo
  • 2%French
  • 2%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 81%Online only
  • 19%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 87%Woman
  • 13%Man
License types
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  • 93%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 3%Medical Doctor
  • 1%Clinical Nurse Specialist
Treatment approaches
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  • 96%Individual therapy
  • 18%Family therapy
  • 6%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 6%Couples therapy

Frequently asked questions

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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 Durham

Finding the right psychiatrist in Durham starts with understanding the kind of care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Medication management may include an initial evaluation, follow-up visits, and adjustments guided by your clinician. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or related concerns, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, background, and approach before booking.

In a mid-sized city like Durham, your search may include psychiatrists near Duke University, downtown, Old West Durham, Lakewood, and other nearby areas. Virtual appointments can also make it easier to find a psychiatrist whose availability fits your 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. Provider bios can help you compare session format, scheduling options, communication style, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.

Psychiatric care in Durham can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your needs, may accept your plan, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, see estimated costs before you book, review profiles, and schedule directly when you’re 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.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.