Psychiatrists in Scottsdale, AZ
Dani Brown
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Online Only)
Feeling like life is throwing too much at you right now? I get it. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I've seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to navigate mental health struggles and the impact they can have on daily life. It's not easy, but you don't have to face it alone. I'm here to offer a listening ear, a caring heart, and the guidance you need to navigate through these challenges with compassion and understanding.
Feeling like life is throwing too much at you right now? I get it. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I've seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to navigate mental health struggles and the impact they can have on daily life. It's not easy, but you don't have to face it alone. I'm here to offer a listening ear, a caring heart, and the guidance you need to navigate through these challenges with compassion and understanding.
Dr. Jade Goodloe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (Online Only)
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
We are currently welcoming new patients for Telehealth appointments. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I specialize in the diagnostic assessment, medication management, & therapeutic treatment of Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, & PTSD. Given my background as an active-duty service member & psychiatry provider, I additionally specialize in military & veteran mental health. I treat adults of all backgrounds, 18 years & older located throughout the state.
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (Online Only)
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Shweta Kapoor (Kalm Psychiatry Llc)
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (Online Only)
I believe in addressing human suffering and treating the human behind the diagnostic labels. I am one of the few clinicians in the US with dual training as a psychiatrist and clinical psychologist with extensive training and work experience at Emory, Baylor, Menninger Clinic, and Mayo Clinic. I focus on understanding my patients' struggles beyond diagnostic labels. I identify as a trauma-informed therapist. I understand how traumatic experiences deeply impact one's psyche and the disruptive effect these have on one's life trajectory . Understanding life stories and trauma responses lead to much more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
I believe in addressing human suffering and treating the human behind the diagnostic labels. I am one of the few clinicians in the US with dual training as a psychiatrist and clinical psychologist with extensive training and work experience at Emory, Baylor, Menninger Clinic, and Mayo Clinic. I focus on understanding my patients' struggles beyond diagnostic labels. I identify as a trauma-informed therapist. I understand how traumatic experiences deeply impact one's psyche and the disruptive effect these have on one's life trajectory . Understanding life stories and trauma responses lead to much more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Mindfully Integrated Health PLLC
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mindfully Integrated Health PLLC is a psychiatric practice in Scottsdale, AZ. We have a board certified psychiatrist as well as 3 PAs available for medication management. We also have several individual therapists that work with adolescents through older adulthood.
Mindfully Integrated Health PLLC is a psychiatric practice in Scottsdale, AZ. We have a board certified psychiatrist as well as 3 PAs available for medication management. We also have several individual therapists that work with adolescents through older adulthood.
Desanne Gonsalves
Physician Assistant, PA
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Gary Grove
Psychiatrist, MD, DFLAPA
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Dr. Grove is Board Certified in General and Geriatric Psychiatry and is a Fellow of The American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology. By implementing the biopsychosocial model, he uses both medical and psychotherapeutic techniques to treat the whole person. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Grove is a faculty staff member at the Mayo Clinic Medical School, former Vice-President of the Institute for Mental Health Research. He has been named a "Top Doc" by Phoenix Magazine.
Dr. Grove is Board Certified in General and Geriatric Psychiatry and is a Fellow of The American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology. By implementing the biopsychosocial model, he uses both medical and psychotherapeutic techniques to treat the whole person. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Grove is a faculty staff member at the Mayo Clinic Medical School, former Vice-President of the Institute for Mental Health Research. He has been named a "Top Doc" by Phoenix Magazine.
Arizona Professionals Health Program
Psychiatrist, MD, FASAM, MRO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
I am empathetic and highly skilled at treating individuals with substance use disorders and behavioral addictions such as gambling, sex and eating disorders. I understand the prevalence of trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders in patients recovering from substance and/or behavioral addictions, thus I accept patients with dual or multiple diagnoses. Of specific interest to me is working with licensed professionals who have addiction treatment needs. I provide education, intervention, assessment, treatment support, monitoring, and/or relapse prevention to professionals whose licensing and/or ability to practice is at stake.
I am empathetic and highly skilled at treating individuals with substance use disorders and behavioral addictions such as gambling, sex and eating disorders. I understand the prevalence of trauma, mood, and anxiety disorders in patients recovering from substance and/or behavioral addictions, thus I accept patients with dual or multiple diagnoses. Of specific interest to me is working with licensed professionals who have addiction treatment needs. I provide education, intervention, assessment, treatment support, monitoring, and/or relapse prevention to professionals whose licensing and/or ability to practice is at stake.
Laura Hatfield
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Do you get irritable for no reason? Cry over every little thing? Tired all day long...but too wound up to sleep at night? Is getting out of bed difficult, but you've run out of excuses for missing work, school, or other obligations? Maybe the meds you've tried don't feel quite right...or they stop working. At Sonoran Sol Mental Health & Wellness, we treat mood disorders (ie depression, TRD, pregnancy/postpartum, severe PMS, bipolar), anxiety & panic disorders, ADHD, substance use & MAT. Also, we do psych evals & clearance for procedures: WLS, SCS, etc.
Do you get irritable for no reason? Cry over every little thing? Tired all day long...but too wound up to sleep at night? Is getting out of bed difficult, but you've run out of excuses for missing work, school, or other obligations? Maybe the meds you've tried don't feel quite right...or they stop working. At Sonoran Sol Mental Health & Wellness, we treat mood disorders (ie depression, TRD, pregnancy/postpartum, severe PMS, bipolar), anxiety & panic disorders, ADHD, substance use & MAT. Also, we do psych evals & clearance for procedures: WLS, SCS, etc.
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Scottsdale, AZ 85260
We offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.
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Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Desanne Gonsalves
Physician Assistant, PA
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
At Your Service Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, DNP
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
100% Online Telepsychiatry Practice. No need to call or email an office. To see availability and schedule, go to AtYourServicePsychiatry.com. Prescription medications are sent to your local pharmacy after the visit. You finally decided to reach out for help, but it takes months to get in. I established this online telepsychiatry practice with the busy person in mind. In our psychiatric mental health practice, we care for people with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. We strive to offer compassionate and convenient psychiatric care.
100% Online Telepsychiatry Practice. No need to call or email an office. To see availability and schedule, go to AtYourServicePsychiatry.com. Prescription medications are sent to your local pharmacy after the visit. You finally decided to reach out for help, but it takes months to get in. I established this online telepsychiatry practice with the busy person in mind. In our psychiatric mental health practice, we care for people with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more. We strive to offer compassionate and convenient psychiatric care.
Samar A Jasser
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (Online Only)
I do not have an "ideal client." The ideal I strive for is to meet each person where they are and come to know who they are as a person first, in the process of trying to help them find some understanding around possible diagnoses and treatment interventions. In today's transactional healthcare world, the doctor-patient relationship has been sidelined in its role as the core medium by which any healing and/or understanding can happen. My goal every day of my practice is to restore the centrality and valuation of that relationship. Only from there can an "ideal client" feel comfortable enough to share their vulnerabilities.
I do not have an "ideal client." The ideal I strive for is to meet each person where they are and come to know who they are as a person first, in the process of trying to help them find some understanding around possible diagnoses and treatment interventions. In today's transactional healthcare world, the doctor-patient relationship has been sidelined in its role as the core medium by which any healing and/or understanding can happen. My goal every day of my practice is to restore the centrality and valuation of that relationship. Only from there can an "ideal client" feel comfortable enough to share their vulnerabilities.
Alexandria Kurtz
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (Online Only)
Dr. Kurtz is a compassionate & empathetic Integrative Psychiatrist specializing in treating adults experiencing a variety of psychiatric symptoms. Stemming from her osteopathic medical training, she focuses treatment on the whole person - mind, body & spirit. After her psychiatry residency she completed a fellowship in integrative psychiatry & additional training in nutritional psychiatry. She has a passion for working alongside patients to address root causes of mental health symptoms through the skillful combination of traditional and advancing biomedical treatments with alternative modalities.
Dr. Kurtz is a compassionate & empathetic Integrative Psychiatrist specializing in treating adults experiencing a variety of psychiatric symptoms. Stemming from her osteopathic medical training, she focuses treatment on the whole person - mind, body & spirit. After her psychiatry residency she completed a fellowship in integrative psychiatry & additional training in nutritional psychiatry. She has a passion for working alongside patients to address root causes of mental health symptoms through the skillful combination of traditional and advancing biomedical treatments with alternative modalities.
Adel Mostafavi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Dr. Carolina Tanzer
Psychiatrist, DO, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (Online Only)
I'm a Board Certified Psychiatrist, with 15 years of experience in Adult psychiatry and and Geriatric psychiatry. I am specialized in treating Depression/mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety disorders, PTSD, and several other psychiatric diagnoses. The treatment approach that I apply is Integrative Psychiatry. It is a psychiatric treatment approach that involves both medical and psychotherapeutic techniques.
I'm a Board Certified Psychiatrist, with 15 years of experience in Adult psychiatry and and Geriatric psychiatry. I am specialized in treating Depression/mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety disorders, PTSD, and several other psychiatric diagnoses. The treatment approach that I apply is Integrative Psychiatry. It is a psychiatric treatment approach that involves both medical and psychotherapeutic techniques.
Noble Care & Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C , PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Mental health challenges are real and exhausting. People want someone who understands that, especially the person they are seeking support from. Finding a provider who is a good match for your needs shouldn’t be another challenge in your life. You should leave each session with a plan of care that fits specifically to you, feeling hopeful and confident for the future. People wish to be seen, heard, and given solutions to their concerns - solutions that actually work.
Mental health challenges are real and exhausting. People want someone who understands that, especially the person they are seeking support from. Finding a provider who is a good match for your needs shouldn’t be another challenge in your life. You should leave each session with a plan of care that fits specifically to you, feeling hopeful and confident for the future. People wish to be seen, heard, and given solutions to their concerns - solutions that actually work.
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Number of Psychiatrists in Scottsdale, AZ
100+
Average cost per session
$250
Psychiatrists in Scottsdale, AZ who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
83% | Bipolar Disorder |
81% | ADHD |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Medication Management |
70% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
91% | Aetna |
90% | Cigna and Evernorth |
87% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in Scottsdale, AZ see their clients
53% | In Person and Online | |
47% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
67% | Female | |
33% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Scottsdale?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.