Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrists in North Carolina
David L. Brenner
Physician Assistant, MPAS, PA-C
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401
I am a board certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant with prescribing authority. I have over 20 years of experience in diagnosing and treating Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I provide medication management using a holistic, evidence-based approach. I understand how there are often medical factors that can contribute to mood symptoms and, if indicated, recommend additional testing to ensure that there are no other underlying concerns that need to be addressed.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant with prescribing authority. I have over 20 years of experience in diagnosing and treating Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD, ADHD, and PTSD. I provide medication management using a holistic, evidence-based approach. I understand how there are often medical factors that can contribute to mood symptoms and, if indicated, recommend additional testing to ensure that there are no other underlying concerns that need to be addressed.
Karen Shugart
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Clemmons, NC 27012
I enjoy working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and OCD.
With a focus primarily on medication evaluation and management, I offer a warm, open, and non-judgmental approach that empowers clients to share freely and fully participate as they move toward their goals. My goal is to offer evidence-based, inclusive treatment that helps clients function at their highest level.
I enjoy working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, PTSD, substance abuse, and OCD.
With a focus primarily on medication evaluation and management, I offer a warm, open, and non-judgmental approach that empowers clients to share freely and fully participate as they move toward their goals. My goal is to offer evidence-based, inclusive treatment that helps clients function at their highest level.
Dr. Shawn Faust
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
Faust specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar disorders.
Dr. Shawn Faust, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a distinguished Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who brings a unique and patient-centric approach to the field of mental health. His philosophy centers around the belief that individuals are experts in their own experiences, and collaboration between the patient and their mental health provider is essential for effective and personalized treatment. He believes that informed patients are better equipped to navigate their unique mental health challenges. Thus, treatment with Dr. Faust often involves teaching patients about their diagnosis and discussing the pros and cons of various treatment options.
Faust specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar disorders.
Dr. Shawn Faust, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a distinguished Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who brings a unique and patient-centric approach to the field of mental health. His philosophy centers around the belief that individuals are experts in their own experiences, and collaboration between the patient and their mental health provider is essential for effective and personalized treatment. He believes that informed patients are better equipped to navigate their unique mental health challenges. Thus, treatment with Dr. Faust often involves teaching patients about their diagnosis and discussing the pros and cons of various treatment options.
Certus Psychiatry and Integrated Care
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Believe in WE, and together we will work to help you realize a better quality of life and improved mental wellness for anyone seeking relief from depression, anxiety, and bipolar and other mood disorders,.
Certus is Latin for determined. At Certus Psychiatric & Integrated Care in Winston-Salem, we are determined to help our patients emotionally and physically to achieve balance by being active participants in their own care. At Certus, we are a "stigma-free zone." You can come to us with peace of mind in knowing no one will stand in judgment of you. Our primary objectives are to evaluate your symptoms and develop strategies to help put you on a path to recovery and wellness. Believe in WE, and together we will work to help you realize a better quality of life and improved mental wellness.
Believe in WE, and together we will work to help you realize a better quality of life and improved mental wellness for anyone seeking relief from depression, anxiety, and bipolar and other mood disorders,.
Certus is Latin for determined. At Certus Psychiatric & Integrated Care in Winston-Salem, we are determined to help our patients emotionally and physically to achieve balance by being active participants in their own care. At Certus, we are a "stigma-free zone." You can come to us with peace of mind in knowing no one will stand in judgment of you. Our primary objectives are to evaluate your symptoms and develop strategies to help put you on a path to recovery and wellness. Believe in WE, and together we will work to help you realize a better quality of life and improved mental wellness.
Vinesprings Behavioral Health, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (Online Only)
I provide patient-centered and comprehensive services that include assessing, diagnosing, treating, and ongoing management of a wide range of mental illnesses and behavioral problems. I provide exceptional care to patients with conditions including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am specialized in psychiatric medication management for the adult population and brief individual psychotherapy.
I provide patient-centered and comprehensive services that include assessing, diagnosing, treating, and ongoing management of a wide range of mental illnesses and behavioral problems. I provide exceptional care to patients with conditions including depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am specialized in psychiatric medication management for the adult population and brief individual psychotherapy.
Celena Nicole Shivers
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210
Celena specializes in treating adults, adolescents, and children living with a mental health diagnosis such as ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, depression and psychosis to name a few.
Do you often feel weighed down from feelings of anxiety or depression that may be keeping you up at night? Can’t get past traumas and need someone who can understand? Look no further, allow Celena Shivers Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to manage your care.
Celena specializes in treating adults, adolescents, and children living with a mental health diagnosis such as ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, depression and psychosis to name a few.
Do you often feel weighed down from feelings of anxiety or depression that may be keeping you up at night? Can’t get past traumas and need someone who can understand? Look no further, allow Celena Shivers Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to manage your care.
Jean Jubert
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
While having experience treating a wide range of mental health disorders, his primary clinical focus has been in treating adult patients with PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Jubert is a board-certified staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He has been practicing for 5 years. Dr. Jubert's practice focuses predominately on medication management, often in conjunction with supportive therapy, during 30-minute follow-up visits. He approaches medicine holistically with an emphasis on understanding how a patient’s socioeconomic status, spirituality, social connection and physical health affect their overall mental health and well-being. Dr. Jubert received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA.
While having experience treating a wide range of mental health disorders, his primary clinical focus has been in treating adult patients with PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Jubert is a board-certified staff psychiatrist at Talkiatry. He has been practicing for 5 years. Dr. Jubert's practice focuses predominately on medication management, often in conjunction with supportive therapy, during 30-minute follow-up visits. He approaches medicine holistically with an emphasis on understanding how a patient’s socioeconomic status, spirituality, social connection and physical health affect their overall mental health and well-being. Dr. Jubert received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA.
Tanya Fowler
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28401
I provide medication management, talk therapy, and gene testing for adults 18-65 primarily with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and PTSD.
Accepting New Clients! I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience across the lifespan. I started in a Surgical Trauma ICU helping patients and their families navigate through difficult traumatic experiences. I have always believed in the resiliency of the human spirit and have devoted my practice to providing care that is empathetic, evidenced-based, and unique to the individual. I try to provide a wholistic approach to treatment and advocate for optimizing brain health with medications, nutrition, exercise, supplements, and talk therapy.
I provide medication management, talk therapy, and gene testing for adults 18-65 primarily with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and PTSD.
Accepting New Clients! I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of nursing experience across the lifespan. I started in a Surgical Trauma ICU helping patients and their families navigate through difficult traumatic experiences. I have always believed in the resiliency of the human spirit and have devoted my practice to providing care that is empathetic, evidenced-based, and unique to the individual. I try to provide a wholistic approach to treatment and advocate for optimizing brain health with medications, nutrition, exercise, supplements, and talk therapy.
Dr. Tina A Okonkwo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Conditions Treated: ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Mood disorder, Personality disorder.
Dr. Tina is a highly experienced and compassionate provider who leaves no stone untouched when it comes to healthcare delivery. She utilizes her years of experience as a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner in Family medicine and Psychiatric/Behavioral medicine to take care of her clients. Dr. Okonkwo has exceptional listening skills, and she engages her clients in a relaxing way. She understands that there is no "one size fits all" in healthcare; hence, she approaches each client as a person and not a patient, and she treats the conditions and not the symptoms.
Conditions Treated: ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Mood disorder, Personality disorder.
Dr. Tina is a highly experienced and compassionate provider who leaves no stone untouched when it comes to healthcare delivery. She utilizes her years of experience as a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner in Family medicine and Psychiatric/Behavioral medicine to take care of her clients. Dr. Okonkwo has exceptional listening skills, and she engages her clients in a relaxing way. She understands that there is no "one size fits all" in healthcare; hence, she approaches each client as a person and not a patient, and she treats the conditions and not the symptoms.
Advanced Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Conditions Treated: ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Mood disorder, Personality disorder.
Dr. Tina is a highly experienced and compassionate provider who leaves no stone untouched when it comes to healthcare delivery. She utilizes her years of experience as a dual certified Nurse Practitioner in Family medicine and Psychiatric/Behavioral medicine to take care of her clients. Dr. Okonkwo has exceptional listening skills, and she engages her clients in a relaxing way. She understands that there is no "one size fits all" in healthcare; hence, she approaches each client as a person and not a patient, and she treats the conditions and not the symptoms.
Conditions Treated: ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Mood disorder, Personality disorder.
Dr. Tina is a highly experienced and compassionate provider who leaves no stone untouched when it comes to healthcare delivery. She utilizes her years of experience as a dual certified Nurse Practitioner in Family medicine and Psychiatric/Behavioral medicine to take care of her clients. Dr. Okonkwo has exceptional listening skills, and she engages her clients in a relaxing way. She understands that there is no "one size fits all" in healthcare; hence, she approaches each client as a person and not a patient, and she treats the conditions and not the symptoms.
Amy K Tracy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Medication Management for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Psychotic Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder.
New appointments can be booked online at www.swiftcreekmhs.com. I provide holistic and individual care to people with mental health concerns. My experience ranges from mild to severe mental illness in the areas of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and adjustment disorders. I see children and adults. I have worked in mental health since 2007, in all levels of care, residential, out patient, intensive outpatient and inpatient. I began treating patients as an APRN in 2015. Not In Network with Medicaid!
Medication Management for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar, Psychotic Disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder.
New appointments can be booked online at www.swiftcreekmhs.com. I provide holistic and individual care to people with mental health concerns. My experience ranges from mild to severe mental illness in the areas of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and adjustment disorders. I see children and adults. I have worked in mental health since 2007, in all levels of care, residential, out patient, intensive outpatient and inpatient. I began treating patients as an APRN in 2015. Not In Network with Medicaid!
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Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209
Semeko's clinical specialtiesinclude General Comprehensive Psychiatry Evaluation, Medication Management, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Addiction Psychiatry including Suboxone Therapy for Opiate Dependency Treatment, Behavioral Health, Anxiety, ADHD, and Mood Disorders.
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Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28411
I am here to help you with medication management for psychiatric disorders. These disorders include anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, ADHD etc. I am available in office at Trinity Wellness Porter's Neck location in person or on Tele medicine.
I am here to help you with medication management for psychiatric disorders. These disorders include anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, ADHD etc. I am available in office at Trinity Wellness Porter's Neck location in person or on Tele medicine.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Please EMAIL for faster response. Mariah Hazen is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan. Her integrative approach to treatment allows her to deliver care that is holistic and patient-centered. She has over 16 years in the nursing field and has a special interest in treating bipolar disorders in addition to depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms. She believes that spirituality is an integral part of health that often gets overlooked. Her goal is to bridge the gap between spiritual faith and traditional medicine.
Please EMAIL for faster response. Mariah Hazen is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan. Her integrative approach to treatment allows her to deliver care that is holistic and patient-centered. She has over 16 years in the nursing field and has a special interest in treating bipolar disorders in addition to depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms. She believes that spirituality is an integral part of health that often gets overlooked. Her goal is to bridge the gap between spiritual faith and traditional medicine.
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Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (Online Only)
Welcome to Illusions Dissolved Mental Health and Wellness, PLLC, where we believe that unraveling the illusions that cloud our minds is the key to unlocking genuine mental well-being. Changing one's perception and letting go of societal pressures, external expectations, and illusions that hinder self-expression can be an essential step towards healing. Shela A. West is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who specializes in addressing complex mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Welcome to Illusions Dissolved Mental Health and Wellness, PLLC, where we believe that unraveling the illusions that cloud our minds is the key to unlocking genuine mental well-being. Changing one's perception and letting go of societal pressures, external expectations, and illusions that hinder self-expression can be an essential step towards healing. Shela A. West is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who specializes in addressing complex mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Catherine Browning
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Catherine Browning, PA-C is a "triple deac". She graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine PA Program in 2019. She also has a Masters in Management from Wake Forest University School of Business and a Bachelors of Science in Health and Excercise Science from Wake Forest University. Catherine has 4 years experience treating anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizoprenia, PTSD, and substance use disorder. With previous experience in internal medicine, she has a holistic approach to treating patients. She is a good listener and a dedicated patient advocate.
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Mary Beck
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28262 (Online Only)
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Clifford H. Schilke, M.D.
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
My current practice focuses on the psychopharmacology of the major mental health disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am accepting new patients, ages 14 and older
My current practice focuses on the psychopharmacology of the major mental health disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am accepting new patients, ages 14 and older
Kesha Spaulding
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
Kesha is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, school issues, bipolar and trauma. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults.
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
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Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrists
What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?
Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.
What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?
Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.
What kinds of problems does therapy help with?
Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.
What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?
Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.