Psychiatrists in Durham, NC
Jesse Pearce
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Dr. Jesse Pearce helps adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and depression. He believes in an individualized approach to understanding the unique factors driving each patient's mental suffering. Dr. Pearce creates a safe, non-judgmental space for patients to openly share their experiences.
Dr. Jesse Pearce helps adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and depression. He believes in an individualized approach to understanding the unique factors driving each patient's mental suffering. Dr. Pearce creates a safe, non-judgmental space for patients to openly share their experiences.
Ajith Abraham
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
Hi! This is Ajith Abraham. Are you struggling with mental health issues, feeling stressed, overwhelmed with emotions? Taking the first step can be the hardest and most challenging. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression or any of the other mental health diagnoses, there is hope. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength.
Hi! This is Ajith Abraham. Are you struggling with mental health issues, feeling stressed, overwhelmed with emotions? Taking the first step can be the hardest and most challenging. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression or any of the other mental health diagnoses, there is hope. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength.
Jessica Curry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Jessica’s mission is to provide collaborative care to help her patients live healthier and more productive lives. She treats depression with psychosis, depression with suicidality, eating disorders, postpartum and pregnancy depression, psychosis with long-acting injectables, and treatment-resistant depression.
Jessica’s mission is to provide collaborative care to help her patients live healthier and more productive lives. She treats depression with psychosis, depression with suicidality, eating disorders, postpartum and pregnancy depression, psychosis with long-acting injectables, and treatment-resistant depression.
Hilary Boydston
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Hilary focuses on adults and completes bariatric surgery evaluations. She is passionate about patient education and provides care tailored to each patient. Hilary believes mind care is an underserved area of medicine with the most significant potential to improve general health and functionality.
Hilary focuses on adults and completes bariatric surgery evaluations. She is passionate about patient education and provides care tailored to each patient. Hilary believes mind care is an underserved area of medicine with the most significant potential to improve general health and functionality.
David Capelouto
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
Dr. David Capelouto treats adults with eating disorders, compulsive gambling, hoarding, post-partum and pregnancy depression, and traumatic brain injuries.
Dr. David Capelouto treats adults with eating disorders, compulsive gambling, hoarding, post-partum and pregnancy depression, and traumatic brain injuries.
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Our mission is to promote the mental health of mothers and women through counseling, treatment, and education. We are committed to empowering mothers to prioritize their emotional health because when a mom feels her best, everyone benefits.
Our mission is to promote the mental health of mothers and women through counseling, treatment, and education. We are committed to empowering mothers to prioritize their emotional health because when a mom feels her best, everyone benefits.
Animo Sano Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, PA-C, LCSW, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Animo Sano Psychiatry treats a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and sleep disorders, among others. In addition to the treatment of these noted conditions, Animo Sano Psychiatry also operates an ADHD Specialty Clinic.
Animo Sano Psychiatry treats a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and sleep disorders, among others. In addition to the treatment of these noted conditions, Animo Sano Psychiatry also operates an ADHD Specialty Clinic.
Vaishali Cooper
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Vaishali, a board-certified Physician Assistant, graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Masters of Physiology. Driven by a deep compassion for medicine, she later earned her Master of Physician Assistant Practice degree from Campbell University. Vaishali thrives on building open and trusting relationships with her patients, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and individualized care. As a firm believer of mind-body connection, Vaishali emphasizes the importance of both healthy lifestyle choices, strong social bonds, and spirituality in promoting mental well-being.
Vaishali, a board-certified Physician Assistant, graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Masters of Physiology. Driven by a deep compassion for medicine, she later earned her Master of Physician Assistant Practice degree from Campbell University. Vaishali thrives on building open and trusting relationships with her patients, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and individualized care. As a firm believer of mind-body connection, Vaishali emphasizes the importance of both healthy lifestyle choices, strong social bonds, and spirituality in promoting mental well-being.
Alison Riehm
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Dr. Alison Riehm is a board-certified psychiatrist and helps with anxiety and mood disorders and women’s mental health. Dr. Riehm has a holistic, collaborative approach and prioritizes getting to know her patients beyond their symptoms to create a treatment plan that helps them achieve their goals.
Dr. Alison Riehm is a board-certified psychiatrist and helps with anxiety and mood disorders and women’s mental health. Dr. Riehm has a holistic, collaborative approach and prioritizes getting to know her patients beyond their symptoms to create a treatment plan that helps them achieve their goals.
Davita Forman
Physician Assistant, PA
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Davita is board-certified in psychiatry and helps adults and adolescents with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnoses.
Davita is board-certified in psychiatry and helps adults and adolescents with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and dual diagnoses.
Carmen Chatten
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701
I am a board certified nurse practitioner who has been in practice for 12 years. I provide mental health care as a first line approach to health care and then branch patients, who desire, into primary care services as a secondary service. I use genetic testing and advanced lab work to assess general health and utilize behavioral approaches to chronic disease management.
I am a board certified nurse practitioner who has been in practice for 12 years. I provide mental health care as a first line approach to health care and then branch patients, who desire, into primary care services as a secondary service. I use genetic testing and advanced lab work to assess general health and utilize behavioral approaches to chronic disease management.
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Pamela Reid
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
Dr. Reid is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She completed medical school at the University of South Carolina and Residency in Psychiatry at University of North Carolina Hospitals. Dr. Reid feels that the field of Psychiatry is unique in that it requires a collaborative, whole person approach to Medical care. She has always enjoyed this aspect of being a Psychiatrist, spending time getting to know patients, unfolding and understanding together the complex interplay of medical and Psychosocial events that create the symptoms we focus on in treatment.
Dr. Reid is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She completed medical school at the University of South Carolina and Residency in Psychiatry at University of North Carolina Hospitals. Dr. Reid feels that the field of Psychiatry is unique in that it requires a collaborative, whole person approach to Medical care. She has always enjoyed this aspect of being a Psychiatrist, spending time getting to know patients, unfolding and understanding together the complex interplay of medical and Psychosocial events that create the symptoms we focus on in treatment.
Jessica Thomas
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Jessica is passionate about caring for and building rapport with patients and offering them evidence-based interventions that improve their lives.
Jessica is passionate about caring for and building rapport with patients and offering them evidence-based interventions that improve their lives.
An'drea Taylor
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Dr. An'Drea Taylor completed a residency in adult psychiatry at UH Cleveland Medical Center.
Dr. An'Drea Taylor completed a residency in adult psychiatry at UH Cleveland Medical Center.
Jennifer Mclean-Russ
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
I have over 6 years of Christian-based individual and marital counseling experience before ascertaining my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. I work with clients that have anxiety, depression, spirituality issues, and life stressors. grieve, and marital conflict.
I have over 6 years of Christian-based individual and marital counseling experience before ascertaining my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. I work with clients that have anxiety, depression, spirituality issues, and life stressors. grieve, and marital conflict.
Brian Fisher
Physician Assistant
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Brian understands the importance of mental wellness for achieving whole-body wellness, including physical and spiritual health.
Brian understands the importance of mental wellness for achieving whole-body wellness, including physical and spiritual health.
Danielle Sudler
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or a life transition can impact every moment of every day. As a board-certified PMHNP, further certified in perinatal mental health, I am dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare that validates and enhances quality of life. Lived experience and professional training guide my practice of providing affirming care, especially pertaining to those who identify as gender and/or sexual minorities. I respect that intersectionality offers important and necessary nuances to mental health. Your story is unique and your path to healing is valued.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or a life transition can impact every moment of every day. As a board-certified PMHNP, further certified in perinatal mental health, I am dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental healthcare that validates and enhances quality of life. Lived experience and professional training guide my practice of providing affirming care, especially pertaining to those who identify as gender and/or sexual minorities. I respect that intersectionality offers important and necessary nuances to mental health. Your story is unique and your path to healing is valued.
Kate DiGeronimo
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
After graduating with a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Kate spent years working in Emergency Medicine treating patients from all backgrounds and life experiences during some of their darkest moments. She is motivated by empathy and a deep understanding of the significance of mental health. She envisions a career devoted to breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health, promoting awareness, and implementing effective therapeutic interventions to empower individuals on their journey towards mental wellness.
After graduating with a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Kate spent years working in Emergency Medicine treating patients from all backgrounds and life experiences during some of their darkest moments. She is motivated by empathy and a deep understanding of the significance of mental health. She envisions a career devoted to breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health, promoting awareness, and implementing effective therapeutic interventions to empower individuals on their journey towards mental wellness.
Rachel VanBree
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, WHNP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
I view my time with clients as a privilege and honor the role to form a partnership during this vulnerable time in your life. As an advocate both of therapy and medication management, I will provide a safe and supportive environment to work together with you. My role is to provide the guidance and clarity to help empower you and to support the best decision and tools for you and your family. Clients describe feeling heard and validated during their sessions with me. Using evidence-based treatment, I strive to help my clients feel their best no matter what challenges they face.
I view my time with clients as a privilege and honor the role to form a partnership during this vulnerable time in your life. As an advocate both of therapy and medication management, I will provide a safe and supportive environment to work together with you. My role is to provide the guidance and clarity to help empower you and to support the best decision and tools for you and your family. Clients describe feeling heard and validated during their sessions with me. Using evidence-based treatment, I strive to help my clients feel their best no matter what challenges they face.
Kellyn Gimbel
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Kellyn helps adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, adjustment issues, bipolar disorder, women's issues, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Kellyn helps adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, adjustment issues, bipolar disorder, women's issues, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in Durham, NC
100+
Average cost per session
$200
Psychiatrists in Durham, NC who prioritize treating:
97% | Depression |
97% | Anxiety |
88% | Medication Management |
85% | ADHD |
81% | Trauma and PTSD |
78% | Bipolar Disorder |
74% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
82% | Aetna |
79% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
74% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in Durham, NC see their clients
76% | In Person and Online | |
24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
22% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Durham?
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.