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Top psychiatrists in Asheville, NC accepting new patients

Seeking a therapist in Asheville? Headway's network of 224 providers serves the community with flexible virtual and in-person sessions. Located near popular areas including South Slope, River Arts District, and West Asheville, our providers offer compassionate, solution-oriented care covered by most insurance plans.

Olivia Sappelt

Olivia Sappelt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“You will find me to be upbeat, welcoming, and genuine. I will empathize with you and carefully listen to your struggles...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Stephanie Lastra

Stephanie Lastra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Fuquay-Varina, NC


“I want clients to leave sessions feeling heard and understood, and that they have an active role in their treatment plan.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Carolyn Jackman Gordon

Carolyn Jackman Gordon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


I have 20 years of experience in healthcare and firmly believe that mental health is essential to overall health. I am excited about the changes in our culture that have shined a spotlight on mental health. I believe it is time to fight stigmas and continue to promote emotional well-being. I'm a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and specialize in managing mood disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorders, with approaches tailored to each client’s needs.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Chi-Yuan Chen

Chi-Yuan Chen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create a therapeutic environment where empathy and understanding take center stage, allowing you to feel truly seen and heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Carol Cameron-Matthews

Dr. Carol Cameron-Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Charlotte, NC


Experienced, empathetic, Encouraging, Supportive, Doctorally prepared and board certified PMHNP.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Matthew Clemons

Matthew Clemons

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wake Forest, NC


“My goal is to provide holistic, collaborative, and client-centered care with the most up-to-date evidence-based practice in behavioral healthcare.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cheryl Fisher

Cheryl Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


Hello! My name is Cheryl. I am a dually certified family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I know the importance of treating mental health with not only medications but also therapy. We all need tools in our toolbox to be the best version of ourselves. I am committed to helping each client in their personal journey. I do not believe in one size fits all solutions.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Ami Pearse

Dr. Ami Pearse

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I believe in the transformative power of the most accurate diagnoses, innovative treatments, and partnerships to achieve positive mental health outcomes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rohan Matthews

Dr. Rohan Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Charlotte, NC


“My clients will embrace the power of optimism. Psycho-education, disease processes, expectations and understanding that can empower in enhancing and maintaining treatment compliance for excellent outcomes are assured.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Crystal Okafor

Crystal Okafor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is for patients to leave feeling relief and assurance they have a partner to walk through this journey with.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kristina Murray

Kristina Murray

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Holly Springs, NC


“I believe in seeing the whole person—not just the diagnosis—and strive to create a safe, supportive space where my patients feel heard, valued, and empowered in their journey toward wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
LuAnn Damiani-Grochowski

LuAnn Damiani-Grochowski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Shallotte, NC


“I believe that mental health is a continuous journey, not a destination, and that healing happens in layers over time.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kathleen Dowdy

Kathleen Dowdy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My clinical focus is to work with individuals who are seeking a holistic approach to achieving optimal mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Sleep disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tosin Ola

Tosin Ola

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Mebane, NC


Hello and welcome. My name is Tosin, and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of experience in the mental health field. At Life Mental Health, PLLC, I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, psychosis, anxiety, and depression. I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans tailored to each person's unique needs. I also provide medication-assisted treatment, including buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where clients can achieve recovery, emotional wellness, and lasting stability.

Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Christina Stevenson

Dr. Christina Stevenson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Wake Forest, NC


I enjoy helping people feel better and with finding a better outlook on life. I offer problem-solving skills to help navigate life and the curveballs it can throw! Sometimes you may just need someone to "vent" to and offer an unbiased opinion on your situation. I am "down to earth" in my approach.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Corey Roman

Corey Roman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


Greetings!

I'm Corey, board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive mental health care for individuals across the lifespan. At the heart of my practice is a commitment to truly listening to your story and working with you to create a personalized path toward healing, balance, and improved well-being.

With a strong foundation in both nursing and psychiatry, I offer an integrative approach to mental health that combines thoughtful medication management with supportive, therapeutic care. I work with individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and stress-related conditions.

I believe in treating the whole person—not just symptoms. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and rooted in evidence-based practices. Whether you're seeking a new diagnosis, exploring treatment options, or need ongoing support to maintain your mental health, I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered.

Clients often come to me because they value thoughtful insight, nonjudgmental support, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. I believe that the right help—delivered with empathy and expertise—can make all the difference.

Taking the first step can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to help you move forward, with care that meets you where you are.

Let’s begin! To schedule your complementary 15 min consultation please visit http://www.specialtouchholisticcarern.org/services

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ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Galia Torres

Galia Torres

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


Welcome to Brain Balance Psychiatry, an integrative psychiatric model, based on provider-client alliance. Experience a collaborative partnership where you feel supported and empowered by your provider.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Jacqueline Henschke

Dr. Jacqueline Henschke

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


“Kind, empathic and evidence based care. I like to use as little medication as possible to improve quality of life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shuntrickia Taylor

Shuntrickia Taylor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I aim to establish a therapeutic environment characterized by trust, empathy, and collaboration, where individuals feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jessica Stoelting

Jessica Stoelting

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Asheville, NC


“I believe that patients should be key participants in their wellness and prefer to tailor treatment to a patient's goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patrice Pearson

Patrice Pearson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Erica Eghan

Erica Eghan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I employ the Humanistic and Holistic approach to care as this helps me to provide a more inclusive care that focus on comprehensive approach of the whole human.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Valerie Kaplan

Valerie Kaplan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have 15 years of experience in the medical field, with training at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Quinnipiac University, and Regis College in Boston, MA.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Stress management
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Moutushi Kundu

Moutushi Kundu

Psychiatrist

Virtual • North Carolina


Dr. Kundu is board-certified in General Adult Psychiatry and board eligible for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. Kundu has trained in diverse academic and clinical settings in both India and the US, starting

her journey as a mental health counselor & case manager in Illinois, obtaining her master’s

degree in vocational rehabilitation and mental health counseling. She then moved to New York,

where she obtained her master degree in public health from NYU, followed by starting her

General Psychiatry residency at Harlem Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University

Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She then relocated to Charlottesville, VA, where

she completed her first year of fellowship in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry followed by

her second year of fellowship training at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr. Kundu joined her outpatient tele-medicine psychiatry practice in 2025 and currently welcomes new patients. She is experienced in working with a diverse range of patient populations, including adults,

children, and adolescents from various cultural backgrounds. She is well‐versed in medication

management and psychotherapy, with a focus on individualized, evidence-based practice in

outpatient settings. She is experienced in Cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy and Parent

Management Training.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our psychiatrists serving Asheville, NC

Number of psychiatrists serving Asheville, NC
There are over 221 psychiatrists in Asheville, NC accepting new patients.
221+
Average years in practice
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5 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 86%PTSD
  • 84%Bipolar disorder
  • 83%ADD/ADHD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 99%Cigna
  • 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 74%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 63%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 3%Spanish
  • 3%Igbo
  • 2%Hindi
  • 2%Swahili
How they see their clients
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  • 80%Online only
  • 20%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 86%Woman
  • 13%Man
License types
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  • 94%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Medical Doctor
  • 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Treatment approaches
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  • 96%Individual therapy
  • 18%Family therapy
  • 7%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 7%Couples therapy

Frequently asked questions

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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 Psychiatrist in Asheville, NC

Finding psychiatrists in Asheville starts with knowing what kind of mental health care you want to access. Psychiatrists can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners may also provide diagnosis and medication management. Therapists in Asheville, NC focus on talk therapy, while some prescribers may also offer therapy. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and care approach before you book.

Asheville is a smaller city, so nearby in-person psychiatric appointments may have more limited availability. Virtual psychiatry can expand your options across North Carolina while still giving you access to care that fits your schedule. Psychiatric medication management appointments are usually shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare Asheville psychiatrists, look at appointment times, whether they offer virtual or in-person visits, and what their bio says about communication style, medication management, and conditions they commonly support.

Psychiatric care in Asheville 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 care begins. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who accept your insurance, are accepting new patients, and match your preferences for specialty, format, and availability. You can review profiles, see estimated out-of-pocket costs after adding your insurance, and book directly when you are ready.

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.

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