24 providers found
Dr. Kettelene P. McMorris, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Rodaphne Advanced Healthcare Provider LLC
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Rahn Bailey, MD
New Orleans, LA
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Larissa Chism Buggs, MD, FAPA
South Bend, IN
Napoleon Higgins, MD
Houston, TX
Thomas Malone, MD
Columbia, SC
Stephen Mcleod-Bryant, MD
Coral Gables, FL
Lucy Ogbu-Nwobodo, MD, MS, MAS
San Francisco, CA
Kenneth Etefia, MD
San Mateo, CA
Sylvia Cartwright, MD
San Diego, CA
Embodied Heart Mind, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ewing Township, NJ
What to know about Black Psychiatry care
Black Americans are diagnosed with schizophrenia at 3 to 4 times the rate of white Americans with the same symptoms, often because providers misread cultural expression, mistrust, or trauma responses as psychosis (Schwartz & Blankenship, World Psychiatry, 2014). Black adults with major depression are half as likely to receive treatment, and Black men face disproportionate rates of being medicated first rather than offered therapy. Psychiatrists are MDs or DOs who can prescribe medication and bring depth to complex diagnoses.
Conditions psychiatrists treat
- Major depression and treatment-resistant depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Anxiety disorders, including panic and OCD
- PTSD and complex trauma
- ADHD in adults
- Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
When to book
- Depression not improving after 2+ medication trials
- Mood swings severe enough to affect work or relationships
- Intrusive trauma memories, flashbacks, or hypervigilance
- Questions about starting, stopping, or switching psych meds
Advocacy prompts
- Can you reassess my diagnosis? I'm not sure it fits.
- What are the side effects and alternatives to this medication?
- Am I a candidate for ketamine or TMS for treatment-resistant depression?
Community mental health centers see patients on a sliding scale, and they take patients a private practice would turn away over insurance. If you're in crisis right now, our crisis resources page lists free, immediate options. Our directory of free and charitable clinics lists verified centers by state. A paid online mental health platform is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid, so check the community mental health center in your county first. If you want to start with a paid platform today:
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Cities with Black Psychiatry
Related conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder , share of African Americans with lifetime MDD who still meet criteria in the past 12 months, vs. 38.6% of non-Hispanic white Americans (NSAL, Williams et al., Archives of General Psychiatry, 2007)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder , lifetime PTSD prevalence among Black Americans (Himle et al., NSAL, Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 2009)
- Anxiety Disorders , Black adults meeting criteria for a 12-month anxiety disorder (NSAL)
Related reading
- Opioid Use Disorder in Black Adults: A Treatment-Access Gap
- Schizophrenia Misdiagnosis in Black Americans: What to Know
- Alcohol Use Disorder in Black Adults: A Treatable Condition
- Adult ADHD in Black Adults: The Diagnosis That Came Late
- Panic Disorder in Black Adults: Not a Heart Attack
- Bipolar Disorder in Black Patients: The Misdiagnosis Problem
- Postpartum Depression in Black Women: Signs and Help
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Psychiatrist in the US?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Psychiatrists in the US. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Psychiatrist is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Psychiatrists serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black Psychiatrists serving the US?
Yes. Many Black Psychiatrists offer telehealth appointments in addition to or instead of in-person visits. Use the telehealth filter on this page to see providers who offer virtual care, which can expand your options significantly if local availability is limited.
Why does seeing a Black Psychiatrist matter?
Research consistently shows that racial concordance between patients and their care team is associated with better communication, greater trust, and improved health outcomes. Patients who share a racial or cultural background with their Psychiatrist often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a Psychiatrist before working with them?
Ask whether they are accepting new patients, what insurance they accept, and whether they offer telehealth or in-person visits. It is also worth asking about their experience with conditions relevant to you, their communication style, and how they handle after-hours questions or urgent concerns.
Do Black Psychiatrists in the US accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many Black Psychiatrists listed in this directory accept major insurance plans and some accept Medicaid or Medicare. Use the insurance and Medicaid filters on this page to narrow your search. Contact the provider directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted before scheduling.
Is a Black provider the same as an African American provider on this directory?
Yes. Black Health uses Black and African American interchangeably to describe the same population of providers and patients, matching how people commonly search and self-identify. Both terms point to the same verified providers on this page.
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