Find a psychiatrist in Wake Forest, NC — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Wake Forest, NC accepting new patients
Wake Forest residents can access compassionate mental healthcare through Headway's network of 226 providers serving White Deer Park, Historic Downtown, and beyond. Many clients save up to 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per visit and next-day availability.
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I am a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), which allows me to care for both mental and physical health in a more integrated way. I work with individuals across the lifespan and support a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, psychotic symptoms, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, and stress-related challenges.
My background in both psychiatry and primary care helps me understand how closely mental health is connected to physical health, lifestyle, and overall well-being. I strive to provide care that is thoughtful, personalized, and rooted in evidence-based practice.
LaToya Harley is a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She receive a Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatry at the University of South Alabama. She has worked inpatient and outpatient, psychiatric, and community health settings. In Lifespan Psychiatry: Substance Abuse, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Cognitive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, Gender Identity Disorders, Personality, Autism/ADHD, Mental Retardation, Developmental Conduct Disorders
My journey to becoming a provider has given me a unique perspective on resilience and growth. I immigrated to the United States from Rwanda in my early twenties, learned English from the ground up, and worked my way through multiple degrees while gaining diverse life experience. This background helps me connect with clients from all walks of life and understand the challenges of navigating complex systems.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of RN experience and clinical training across the lifespan. I provide thoughtful, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia-related behaviors. I take a whole-person, collaborative approach focused on safety, clarity, and long-term stability.
About our psychiatrists serving Wake Forest, NC
- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 86%PTSD
- 84%Bipolar disorder
- 83%ADD/ADHD
- 100%Aetna
- 99%Cigna
- 91%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 74%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- 63%United Healthcare
- 99%English
- 3%Spanish
- 3%Igbo
- 2%Hindi
- 2%Swahili
- 80%Online only
- 20%In-person or online
- 86%Woman
- 13%Man
- 94%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 96%Individual therapy
- 18%Family therapy
- 7%Child or adolescent therapy
- 7%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
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 Mental Health Psychiatrist in Wake Forest, NC
Finding psychiatrists in Wake Forest starts with understanding the type of care you want to access. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists focus on talk therapy and support through different approaches. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and care focus to see whether they match your needs.
Wake Forest is a smaller market, so local psychiatry options may be more limited than in nearby cities. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while keeping care easier to fit into your schedule. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, though some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, read psychiatrist bios for details on availability, appointment format, communication style, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Wake Forest 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 your visit. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your preferences, accept your insurance plan, and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated out-of-pocket costs, compare bios, and book directly when you’re 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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