Find a psychiatrist in Akron, OH — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Akron, OH accepting new patients
Mental health support is available throughout Akron, including neighborhoods like Summit Lake, Chapel Hill, and West Akron. Headway offers flexible in-person and virtual sessions with 237 licensed providers. Start with a free consultation and discover how insurance can cover your care with minimal or no copay.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide compassionate, supportive mental health care centered on medication management. To enhance your treatment, I integrate brief, supplemental supportive interventions and targeted coping strategies when clinically indicated. I am currently accepting new patients (ages 18–64) and have immediate openings with flexible scheduling for both online and in-person appointments.
Hello, my name is Michelle, I am a Board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years experience as a nurse and over 10 years experience as an Nurse Practitioner. Working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety and mood disorders.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of community mental health experience. I am also an Emergency Room nurse with over 13 years experience. I have extensive experience in mental health both professionally and personally. I have a passion for children, adolescents, and first responders, emergency healthcare workers. I also have a deep passion for those suffering from depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
Hello! I'm Rashawna Edwards, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with more than 25 years of nursing experience. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges with compassion, respect, and evidence-based care. My approach combines medication management, supportive therapy, and practical coping strategies to help clients heal, build resilience, and achieve lasting emotional wellness. My goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Hi, I’m Comfort, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and ADHD. My diverse background helps me bring a holistic perspective to care, and patients often describe me as warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. I am an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than eight years of nursing experience in psychiatry and internal medicine. I am committed to providing compassionate, individualized, evidence-based mental health care and helping people achieve their goals. I believe mental health is essential to overall well-being and strives to create a safe, respectful, judgment-free environment where everyone feels heard and valued. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and spending time with friends and loved ones.
Hello, I’m Grace Aidoo, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care across the lifespan. My approach is holistic, empathetic, and collaborative, focusing on the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
I earned my Master of Science in Advanced Midwifery Practice from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom and completed my Post-Master’s PMHNP certificate at Walden University. With a background in nursing, maternal and child health, and mental wellness, I bring both clinical expertise and heartfelt understanding to my sessions.
I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, Bipolar, Individual and couples Psychotherapy, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and perinatal and postpartum mental health challenges. My goal is to help clients find balance, clarity, and empowerment through a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic partnership.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, emotional distress, or seeking to improve your overall mental well-being, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy and respect. Together, we will create a personalized plan that promotes healing and sustainable wellness.
Hi there! I am Tonya, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am dedicated to helping people improve their mental wellness and overall quality of life! With more than 20 years experience in healthcare and 13 years in nursing, I aim to provide compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and ADHD. I have a special interest in helping busy professionals, healthcare workers, first responders, BIPOC and members in the LGBTQ+ community to feel supported in a safe and welcoming environment. My goal is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward lasting wellness.
Hello! My name is Lisa Childress and I have been a Nurse Practitioner for over 12 years now! I am certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have experience with Addiction Medicine, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorders. I absolutely love my patients and try to promote a warm, welcoming, environment to support your behavioral health goals.
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Dr. Sandra Parawira, D.N.P., P.M.H.N.P.-B.C., A.G.A.C.N.P.-B.C.
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual • Ohio
My ideal client is someone who is open to the life-changing, transformative solutions that modern psychiatry and mental health can offer. My practice is virtual by design, meeting clients on their terms, during non-traditional hours when they have time to focus on themselves and their needs.
About our psychiatrists serving Akron, OH
- 100%Anxiety
- 99%Depression
- 90%PTSD
- 85%Bipolar disorder
- 78%OCD
- 100%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 93%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%The Health Plan
- 100%English
- 3%French
- 2%Russian
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Igbo
- 82%Online only
- 18%In-person or online
- 84%Woman
- 16%Man
- 77%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
- 16%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 5%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 95%Individual therapy
- 20%Family therapy
- 8%Couples therapy
- 5%Child or adolescent 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 Akron
Finding psychiatrists in Akron starts with understanding the kind of care you want to book. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Medication management can involve reviewing symptoms, discussing how care is going, and adjusting a care plan when clinically appropriate. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties and training to see how their background lines up with your needs.
Akron offers a meaningful local care network, with in-person options near areas like West Akron, Chapel Hill, and Summit Lake, plus virtual appointments that can add more scheduling flexibility. Psychiatric appointments, especially medication management visits, 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. As you compare options, look at appointment times, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Reading bios can also help you understand communication style, specialties, and what to expect before booking.
Psychiatric care in Akron can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your preferences, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and are verified as accepting new patients with your plan, so you can review profiles, compare availability, 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.