Find a psychiatrist in Matthews, NC — covered by insurance

Start by identifying the type of care you need — whether that's medication management, a psychiatric evaluation, or ongoing support for a specific condition like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. On Headway, you can browse psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners serving Matthews and nearby areas, read detailed provider bios, and book a session directly. Every provider listed is accepting new patients.

The cost of a psychiatry session in Matthews depends on your insurance plan and the type of visit. On Headway, once you select a provider and enter your insurance details, you can see an estimated session cost before you book. Your out-of-pocket expense may be as low as $0 per session, but costs may vary based on your location and exact insurance coverage.

Most insurance plans include some level of coverage for mental health care, including psychiatry and medication management. Coverage levels and copays can vary by plan. You can check your mental health coverage by entering your insurance plan details on Headway to see if we can verify your benefits, visiting your insurance company's website or app, reviewing your EOB (explanation of benefits) and looking for details on "behavioral health benefits," or calling your insurance company directly.

Many psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners on Headway offer virtual visits. When you browse providers serving Matthews, you can see whether they offer virtual sessions, in-person sessions, or both. Most insurance plans cover virtual visits with a psychiatrist. When you add your insurance details on Headway, you can confirm whether virtual sessions are covered by your specific plan.

Therapists and psychiatrists are two different types of mental health care providers. Therapists provide talk therapy for mental health concerns. Their titles may vary based on training and licenses and can include marriage and family therapists, counselors, and social workers. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and sometimes offer therapy. Other license types that can prescribe medication include nurse practitioners, MDs, and DOs. On Headway, you can find both therapists and psychiatrists to match your needs.

Both psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, but they differ in their training paths. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who complete a medical degree and a psychiatry residency. PMHNPs are advanced practice registered nurses who complete a master's or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing. On Headway, the psychiatrist directory includes both psychiatrists and PMHNPs who are licensed and able to prescribe and manage medications for mental health care.