Find a psychiatrist in Florence, SC — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Florence, SC accepting new patients
Mental health care in Florence doesn't have to be complicated. Headway's network of 68 providers serves residents throughout Downtown, Timrod Park, and Southside with talk therapy and medication management support. Most clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with many paying nothing per visit.
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, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, 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,
Hello, I’m Ashley Nelson. I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and therapist dedicated to helping individuals move from surviving to truly thriving. With a background in psychiatric nursing, emergency medicine, and specialized training as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), I bring over a decade of diverse healthcare experience, blending clinical expertise with a deep understanding of human resilience in the face of crisis. My practice focuses on supporting adults, children, and families through life’s challenges — including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and the unique stressors faced by military members, first responders, nurses, and other helping professionals.
I have a deep passion for working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and complex trauma, providing a safe, compassionate space where healing feels possible. My approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with practical, real-life strategies, empowering clients to reclaim their sense of control, rebuild confidence, and create lives that feel meaningful again.
With additional licenses in Louisiana, Utah, Arizona, Tennessee, and Florida, I can see patients via telehealth from across the country.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts 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,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Diabetes, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts 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,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, 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, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
PMHNP with 7 years of experience and +16 years. of experience in the mental health field.
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Men's issues, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, 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, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, 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, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, Transgender issues, Trauma, Women's issues,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health
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, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Substance use / addiction, 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, 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,
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
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,
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
Hi there, I am Georgina. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 40 years in healthcare overall. My career has taken me through nephrology, home health, and nurse education, and each chapter has deepened my respect for the whole person behind every diagnosis. I am known for warm, holistic care that honors your body, mind, and spirit.
Outside of work I love to give back through volunteering and service, and while my faith is an important part of who I am, I never push it and only bring it into our work together if you ask.
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma,
Accepts 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, 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,
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, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance use / addiction,
Accepts Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
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 Florence, 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 Florence
Finding psychiatrists in Florence starts with understanding what kind of care you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication; therapists focus on talk therapy and support. Medication management often includes an evaluation, follow-up visits, and adjustments based on your needs over time. People often look for psychiatry support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other mental health concerns. As you compare options, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties, experience, and approach match what you want to discuss.
Florence is a smaller market, so the number of nearby in-person psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger South Carolina cities. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while still helping you stay connected to care that fits your schedule. Psychiatry visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, especially for medication management. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, read each profile to review availability, session format, areas of focus, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Florence can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your first visit. Headway helps you search psychiatrists who are accepting new patients, enter your insurance details for a cost estimate, and book directly when you find a fit. You can compare bios, appointment times, virtual and in-person options, and plan coverage in one place, making it easier to find a psychiatrist who matches your needs and accepts your insurance.
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.