Find a psychiatrist in Columbia, SC — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Columbia, SC accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Columbia across neighborhoods like Shandon, Forest Hills, and Downtown. Headway connects you with 68 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Work with your insurance to access affordable care, with many clients paying as little as $0 per session.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
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 Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Living with bipolar disorder, ADHD, depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges can affect nearly every part of your life. Finding someone who listens, understands your concerns, and helps you navigate treatment can make a meaningful difference.
I'm Patrick Fahey, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. My primary focus is psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with particular experience and confidence in treating bipolar disorder. I also frequently work with patients experiencing ADHD, depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and other mental health concerns.
I understand that finding the right medication or treatment plan isn't always straightforward. My goal is to help you understand your options, feel comfortable asking questions, and participate in decisions about your care.
Mental health treatment should be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to the individual. Whether you're seeking treatment for the first time, struggling with symptoms despite previous treatment, or looking for ongoing medication management, I want you to feel heard, respected, and supported.
You don't have to navigate these challenges alone. I'm here to work alongside you as we identify practical steps toward greater stability, improved functioning, and a better quality of life.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Grief or loss, OCD, Physical health issues, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Cigna, Aetna, 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, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, 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 Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Hello, it's nice to meet you! My name is Elizabeth Ball. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with many years of experience providing mental health medication management and/or therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in a variety of inpatient, residential and outpatient settings. Mental health care is not only my profession but a passion. I look forward to working with you to help you meet your goals!
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Cigna, Aetna, 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, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Cigna, Aetna, 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,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Sleep disorder,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Narlin Smith
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Virtual & in-person
8761 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SCHello! I would love to get you scheduled. Please call our office at 843-212-6979 for an appointment.
I am a Master's level dual board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Medication management is my specialty, and supportive therapy is part of every visit. I have experience with veterans, adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, TBI, severe and persistent mental illness, pregnant women, transient/low income populations, Indian Health Services, geriatrics, trauma, and LGBTQIA2S+ patients.
I am a person who understands the stress that comes with multitasking life's many responsibilities including parenting, work, a spouse, women's health, and the many other hats we sometimes wear. I know the familiar strain of working in the medical field, providing care for others while delicately balancing self care. I can appreciate the layers of complexity of being multicultural. I know the burden of military life with a military spouse (now retired!) and the impact of deployments on families, loss included. I know the heaviness of caring for a family member with special needs, and am well versed in many things life may throw our way. I would be honored to support you as you navigate the tougher paths in your life.
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, 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, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, 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, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
My name is Megan Higgins, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Calm Tides Psychiatry. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Wilkes University and am licensed in South Carolina. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults through telepsychiatry. My background in critical care nursing and personal experience as a parent of children with mental health challenges have shaped my empathetic, collaborative approach. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to achieve wellness.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
I'm a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, based in South Carolina. I received my Masters in Nursing from Duquesne University (Forensic Nursing), Post-Masters in Nursing from University of Virginia (PMHNP). I served in both U.S. Navy and U.S. Public Health Service, retired in 2019. I have been practicing for 12 yrs. I have experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
With more than 18 years in the medical field, 12 years as a Nurse Practitioner who is certified in both family medicine and psychiatry mental health; I am here to serve and educate. As a provider, I love my role as a servant, it is not a job for me but a career path given to me as my calling. I seek to empower through education and manage symptoms with medication if needed. While i can be direct, with it is compassion. Please call 803-728-0142 to schedule appointment.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma,
Accepts Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, Cigna, Aetna, 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, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
About our psychiatrists serving Columbia, SC
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 87%PTSD
- 85%Bipolar disorder
- 79%ADD/ADHD
- 97%Aetna
- 97%Cigna
- 97%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 62%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
- 62%Curative
- 100%English
- 1%French
- 1%German
- 1%Igbo
- 1%Malayalam
- 85%Online only
- 15%In-person or online
- 90%Woman
- 10%Man
- 100%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 93%Individual therapy
- 24%Family therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent therapy
- 4%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 Columbia
Finding psychiatrists in Columbia starts with understanding what kind of care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication as part of your care. Therapists provide talk therapy and do not prescribe. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, a psychiatrist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner may fit your needs. As you compare options, look for listed specialties, population experience, and bio details that match what you want help with.
Columbia has a smaller local market than many major cities, so virtual appointments can expand the number of psychiatrists available to you across South Carolina. In-person care may be a good fit if you prefer an office setting near neighborhoods like Shandon, Forest Hills, or Downtown. Virtual care may work better if your schedule, commute, or location makes office visits harder to plan. Psychiatric medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, review each psychiatrist’s profile for availability, session format, communication style, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.
Psychiatric care in Columbia can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and take your insurance. You can enter your insurance details to see estimated costs upfront, compare bios, and book 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.