Find a psychiatrist in New Bern, NC — covered by insurance


Top psychiatrists in New Bern, NC accepting new patients
Headway connects New Bern residents with empowering, solution-oriented therapists ready to support your mental health journey. Choose from 271 providers across the area, with many offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
Dr. Sheila Smith
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away
110 Cypress Commons Way, Chocowinity, NCADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
Hello, I’m Ambrose Ukpebor, DNP, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience supporting individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. I earned my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and have worked extensively in crisis and community mental health settings, helping individuals stabilize and move toward recovery. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, focusing on personalized treatment plans that may include medication management and supportive strategies. My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered in your mental health journey.
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
My name is Surayyah James, and I’m a board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry. Every person’s story matters, and I’m here to listen, support, and guide you as you work toward greater understanding and peace of mind. My practice is rooted in compassion and respect, offering a thoughtful blend of medication management, therapy, and mindfulness—all tailored to what truly works for you
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Hi, I’m Tina Chen, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping clients feel their best. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and I combine medication management with practical tools from CBT and positive psychology. With advanced training from California Baptist University and National University, I focus on creating a supportive, collaborative space where you can build confidence, resilience, and balance in your everyday life.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health
"I Treat ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, or Burnout in North Carolina. I am Dr. Zoe Karpee, DNP, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Wellness Behavioral Health and Healing, PLLC. With over 17 years of dedicated healthcare experience, I provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care and holistic mental health services tailored for children, adolescents, and adults throughout all of North Carolina".
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Hi there, I’m Nimrode Aridou. After seven intense years as an emergency room psychiatric nurse, I built this practice to provide fast, judgment-free mental healthcare that truly fits your busy life. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, and clear ADHD testing—and starting at the end of November 2026, I am thrilled to expand our services to offer Spravato (esketamine) treatments right here in our office for treatment-resistant depression. You don't need to have everything figured out before we talk; just show up exactly as you are, and let’s work together to get you feeling like yourself again!
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Hi, I’m Anahi Muñoz, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping you feel grounded, focused, and emotionally balanced. I provide holistic, results-driven care for adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, burnout, and life transitions.
My approach is compassionate yet practical—I combine the precision of evidence-based psychiatry with the depth of supportive psychotherapy and mindfulness tools to help you not just cope, but truly thrive. Clients often describe our work as calming, clarifying, and life-changing, as we focus on restoring peace of mind, motivation, and self-trust.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with adolescents and adults. I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and sleep problems. My goal is to make mental health care feel comfortable, straightforward, and personalized. I want you to feel heard and involved in every decision about your care.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD,
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
About our psychiatrists serving New Bern, NC



- 99%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 87%PTSD
- 86%ADD/ADHD
- 86%Bipolar disorder

- 99%Aetna
- 99%Cigna
- 94%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 87%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- 63%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 98%English
- 4%Spanish
- 3%Hindi
- 2%French
- 2%Igbo

- 83%Online only
- 17%In-person or online

- 85%Woman
- 14%Man

- 93%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 2%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1%Clinical Nurse Specialist

- 94%Individual therapy
- 19%Family therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent therapy
- 6%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 New Bern
Finding psychiatrists in New Bern starts with understanding the type of mental health care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of care. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and relationship stress. Both can be helpful entry points, depending on what you want to address. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, clinical focus, and experience match your needs.
In a smaller city like New Bern, local psychiatric appointments may be more limited, so virtual care can expand your options across North Carolina. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, while some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber for different parts of their care. Before booking, review each psychiatrist’s bio for appointment format, availability, communication style, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in New Bern can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs and understand what you may pay before a first appointment. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who are accepting new patients and match your insurance details. You can compare profiles, see estimated costs after adding your plan, and book 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.
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