Depression Psychiatrists in 28226
Providence Family Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, MDiv, DMin
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
Dr. Harmon is board certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Prior to his career in medicine, Dr. Harmon was a pastor in the Presbyterian Church for over a decade. He earned a Master's in Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina. He enjoys working with both children and adults and is passionate about helping his patients find balance in the biological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of life.
Dr. Harmon is board certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Prior to his career in medicine, Dr. Harmon was a pastor in the Presbyterian Church for over a decade. He earned a Master's in Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina. He enjoys working with both children and adults and is passionate about helping his patients find balance in the biological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of life.
Anthony C. Patterson
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
If you are considering psychiatric treatment, you are very likely in emotional pain, such as depression, fear, or anger.
Many people experiencing emotional distress seek a conversation about whether medication or psychotherapy might be a good idea to include in their treatment plan. The conversation begins with building a trusting relationship, followed by the most accurate diagnosis possible. My approach is one of restraint, and my default is to base the treatment primarily on skills and lifestyle changes that evolve in psychotherapy. I love to see pharmacology prove to be an only temporary part of the recovery process.
If you are considering psychiatric treatment, you are very likely in emotional pain, such as depression, fear, or anger.
Many people experiencing emotional distress seek a conversation about whether medication or psychotherapy might be a good idea to include in their treatment plan. The conversation begins with building a trusting relationship, followed by the most accurate diagnosis possible. My approach is one of restraint, and my default is to base the treatment primarily on skills and lifestyle changes that evolve in psychotherapy. I love to see pharmacology prove to be an only temporary part of the recovery process.
Pratima Dahal
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
She specializes in management of, but not limited to, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders in clients across life span.
Pratima is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her graduate degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She has been a registered nurse since 2005 with unique experiences in psychiatric nursing across different cultures. As a provider, Pratima focuses on individual plan of care emphasizing on uniqueness of each client and their life situations. She is an avid advocate of importance of mental health to achieve the overall health and well-being.
She specializes in management of, but not limited to, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders in clients across life span.
Pratima is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She received her graduate degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She has been a registered nurse since 2005 with unique experiences in psychiatric nursing across different cultures. As a provider, Pratima focuses on individual plan of care emphasizing on uniqueness of each client and their life situations. She is an avid advocate of importance of mental health to achieve the overall health and well-being.
Katherine Palmgren
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PHMHP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
My plan is to deliver individualized care that is caring, collaborative, and evidenced-based to improve individuals mental health and quality of life. My lifelong passion is to reduce the stigma of mental illness in the community through education. I want to be your partner and advocate because your mental health is as important as your physical health.
My plan is to deliver individualized care that is caring, collaborative, and evidenced-based to improve individuals mental health and quality of life. My lifelong passion is to reduce the stigma of mental illness in the community through education. I want to be your partner and advocate because your mental health is as important as your physical health.
April Schindler
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
I am a general psychiatrist serving adults of all ages. My job is to help you recover and thrive. I use a gentle, supportive style informed by the latest scientific evidence to guide you toward health. In my medical training, I was taught the art of whole person care. I learned that a patient's needs often go beyond the healing of the body. Being the whole person that you are, you come with psychological, emotional, intellectual, cultural, relational, and spiritual faculties that are equally affected by your illness. Together, we will integrate important aspects of who you are into the assessment and treatment of your concerns.
I am a general psychiatrist serving adults of all ages. My job is to help you recover and thrive. I use a gentle, supportive style informed by the latest scientific evidence to guide you toward health. In my medical training, I was taught the art of whole person care. I learned that a patient's needs often go beyond the healing of the body. Being the whole person that you are, you come with psychological, emotional, intellectual, cultural, relational, and spiritual faculties that are equally affected by your illness. Together, we will integrate important aspects of who you are into the assessment and treatment of your concerns.
Claris Livingstone
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
She comes from an inpatient background where she has enjoyed working with a wide range of patients including those with substance abuse, mood and anxiety disorders including but not limited to depression, generalized anxiety disorders, bipolar and psychosis spectrum disorders.
Originally from the Caribbean, Claris started her nursing career over 30 years ago and is currently a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Claris graduated from Walden University with her family medicine studies and then from Liberty University with her psychiatric studies. Claris has a combined nursing experiencing spanning from neonatal to geriatric nursing responding to various levels of urgent and severe medical conditions and stabilization of such conditions. Claris' current focus is family psychiatry. She is of the firm belief that mental health is vital in every stage of life.
She comes from an inpatient background where she has enjoyed working with a wide range of patients including those with substance abuse, mood and anxiety disorders including but not limited to depression, generalized anxiety disorders, bipolar and psychosis spectrum disorders.
Originally from the Caribbean, Claris started her nursing career over 30 years ago and is currently a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Claris graduated from Walden University with her family medicine studies and then from Liberty University with her psychiatric studies. Claris has a combined nursing experiencing spanning from neonatal to geriatric nursing responding to various levels of urgent and severe medical conditions and stabilization of such conditions. Claris' current focus is family psychiatry. She is of the firm belief that mental health is vital in every stage of life.
Liz Burkholder
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226 (Online Only)
My passion is working with other clinicians and healers. I offer 1:1 sessions and group programs to help the clinicians themselves to do their own inner work, trauma work, inner child work, and emotional release work. I use mind-body medicine modalities such as hypnotherapy, breathwork, and somatic release work to get into the subconscious mind and body in order to release deep rooted pain, patterns, shock, and trauma from the source in which is was created/ stored. Please visit www.burkholderwellness.com for more information.
My passion is working with other clinicians and healers. I offer 1:1 sessions and group programs to help the clinicians themselves to do their own inner work, trauma work, inner child work, and emotional release work. I use mind-body medicine modalities such as hypnotherapy, breathwork, and somatic release work to get into the subconscious mind and body in order to release deep rooted pain, patterns, shock, and trauma from the source in which is was created/ stored. Please visit www.burkholderwellness.com for more information.
Dr. Bamidele A Ajayi
Psychiatrist, MB;BS, MD
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in children, adolescents and adults from age on 5 years up to age of 70 years old. We help to manage their emotional and behavioral difficulties so they can live happy and healthy lives. We work closely with other healthcare providers such as psychologists, social workers, pediatricians and internists to ensure that our clients receives the most comprehensive care possible.
We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in children, adolescents and adults from age on 5 years up to age of 70 years old. We help to manage their emotional and behavioral difficulties so they can live happy and healthy lives. We work closely with other healthcare providers such as psychologists, social workers, pediatricians and internists to ensure that our clients receives the most comprehensive care possible.
Carolina Complete Psychiatry
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
Physician assistants are able to provide evaluation and medical treatment for psychiatric conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and ADHD.
At Carolina Complete Psychiatry, our physician assistants treat each person as an individual and strive to help every patient live to their fullest potential. Our providers are trained to assess psychiatric conditions, form a diagnosis and prescribe medications if needed. We offer longer appointment times so that we can determine a collaborative treatment plan that is thorough and comprehensive. We believe in meeting the needs of people so we offer new patient appointments quickly without weeks of delay. Our office offers flexible appointment scheduling including evening hours and telemedicine appointments.
Physician assistants are able to provide evaluation and medical treatment for psychiatric conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and ADHD.
At Carolina Complete Psychiatry, our physician assistants treat each person as an individual and strive to help every patient live to their fullest potential. Our providers are trained to assess psychiatric conditions, form a diagnosis and prescribe medications if needed. We offer longer appointment times so that we can determine a collaborative treatment plan that is thorough and comprehensive. We believe in meeting the needs of people so we offer new patient appointments quickly without weeks of delay. Our office offers flexible appointment scheduling including evening hours and telemedicine appointments.
Bret Guidry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28226
Dr. Guidry graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his psychiatry residency training in Augusta Georgia. He is uniquely qualified a psychiatrist and a surgeon. Dr. Guidry is board certified in Psychiatry and OBGYN. His specialties include the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, sexual disorders, anger management, sexual assault, and trauma. Dr. Guidry is a combat veteran, who retired from the United States Army after 25 years of service. He enjoys spending time with his family, writing novels, playing his guitar, and riding his motorcycle on mountain backroads.
Dr. Guidry graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his psychiatry residency training in Augusta Georgia. He is uniquely qualified a psychiatrist and a surgeon. Dr. Guidry is board certified in Psychiatry and OBGYN. His specialties include the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, sexual disorders, anger management, sexual assault, and trauma. Dr. Guidry is a combat veteran, who retired from the United States Army after 25 years of service. He enjoys spending time with his family, writing novels, playing his guitar, and riding his motorcycle on mountain backroads.
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Depression Psychiatrists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.