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Best Psychiatrists in Gulfport, MS (2026)

22 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gulfport: Stephen James, MD, RP Score 74/100; 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Bridgewater Psychiatry, 100 Google reviews at 2.6★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

22 Gulfport psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 22 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Gulfport at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Gulfport at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inBest for
1Stephen James, MD744.7★ (12)GulfportOverall
2Stock Anthony J MD734.2★ (10)Gulfport—
3Dr. Tongii L. Shavers, MD723.7★ (3)Gulfport—
4Gulf Coast Recovery Clinic673.9★ (12)Gulfport—
5Bridgewater Psychiatry652.6★ (100)GulfportMost reviews
6James A. Rusch, MD631.0★ (3)Biloxi, 6 mi away—
7Angelos B Vamvakas, M.D.613.2★ (11)D'Iberville, 13 mi away—
8Jule P Miller III, M.D.613.7★ (3)Biloxi, 12 mi away—
9Gulf Coast NeuroSpa574.5★ (44)Gulfport—
10Csaki Rachel B MD555.0★ (3)Slidell, 38 mi away—

The 22 best psychiatrists in Gulfport, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Gulfport

    #1 Stephen James, MD

    Based in Gulfport

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    1110 Broad Ave #700, Gulfport, MS 39501
    View profile for Stephen James, MD(228) 867-5288

  2. #2 Stock Anthony J MD

    Based in Gulfport

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    12231 Ashley Dr, Gulfport, MS 39503
    View profile for Stock Anthony J MD(228) 831-9400

  3. #3 Dr. Tongii L. Shavers, MD

    Based in Gulfport

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    12266 Ashley Dr, Gulfport, MS 39503
    View profile for Dr. Tongii L. Shavers, MD

  4. #4 Gulf Coast Recovery Clinic

    Based in Gulfport

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    14231 Seaway Rd Ste 2003, Gulfport, MS 39503
    View profile for Gulf Coast Recovery Clinic(228) 594-3377

  5. #5 Bridgewater Psychiatry

    Based in Gulfport

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.6★ from 100 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8990 Lorraine Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
    View profile for Bridgewater Psychiatry(228) 331-3310

  6. #6 James A. Rusch, MD

    Based in Biloxi, 6 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    180 Debuys Rd, Biloxi, MS 39531
    View profile for James A. Rusch, MD(228) 388-0600

  7. #7 Angelos B Vamvakas, M.D.

    Based in D'Iberville, 13 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3446 Popp's Ferry Rd, D'Iberville, MS 39540
    View profile for Angelos B Vamvakas, M.D.(228) 392-2730

  8. #8 Jule P Miller III, M.D.

    Based in Biloxi, 12 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    983 W Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
    View profile for Jule P Miller III, M.D.(228) 435-4400

  9. #9 Gulf Coast NeuroSpa

    Based in Gulfport

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, based in Gulfport.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8845 Lorraine Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503
    View profile for Gulf Coast NeuroSpa(228) 277-1771

  10. #10 Csaki Rachel B MD

    Based in Slidell, 38 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    2750 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461
    View profile for Csaki Rachel B MD(985) 639-3777

  11. #11 Richard Kutner, MD

    Based in Slidell, 40 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    113 Christian Ln, Slidell, LA 70458
    View profile for Richard Kutner, MD(985) 781-7353

  12. #12 Mindful Matters

    Based in Gulfport

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.5★ from 99 Google reviews, based in Gulfport.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1613 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
    View profile for Mindful Matters(228) 284-4651

  15. #15 Safe Harbor Clinic

    Based in Long Beach, 6 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.2★ from 76 Google reviews, 6 mi from Gulfport.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:45 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4013 Beatline Rd Ste a, Long Beach, MS 39560
    View profile for Safe Harbor Clinic(228) 200-0720

  17. #17 Roger Ridgeway, Jr., MD

    Based in Pascagoula, 34 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Singing River Outpatient Behavioral Health Services 4502 Lt. Eugene J. Majure Dr, Pascagoula, MS 39581
    View profile for Roger Ridgeway, Jr., MD(228) 696-9224

  18. #18 Singing River Health System - Outpatient Behavioral Health

    Based in Pascagoula, 34 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.6★ from 24 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Lt. Eugene J, 4502 1st Lieutenant Eugene J. Majure Dr, Pascagoula, MS 39581
    View profile for Singing River Health System - Outpatient Behavioral Health(228) 696-9224

  19. #19 Psycamore Mental Health

    Based in Biloxi, 6 mi away

    51/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, 6 mi from Gulfport.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2620 Executive Pl, Biloxi, MS 39531
    View profile for Psycamore Mental Health(228) 385-7744

  21. #21 Gulf Coast NeuroSpa

    Based in Ocean Springs, 16 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1019 Government St Ste E, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
    View profile for Gulf Coast NeuroSpa(228) 215-6931

Also serving Gulfport

19 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychiatrists serving Gulfport
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Baker Stephen W MD5.0★ (1)15 mi
Berger Brad Z MD1.0★ (2)In Gulfport
Brechtel Jennifer PsychiatryIn Gulfport
Clifford Psychiatric Services, LLC5.0★ (1)16 mi
Dr Robert Byron Culpepper M.D.In Gulfport
Dr. Brian D. Maher, MD37 mi
Dr. Bryan VyverbergIn Gulfport
Dr. George V. Davis, MD5.0★ (2)27 mi
Dr. Ibis D. Sigas, MD3.0★ (2)In Gulfport
John Montgomery, DO5.0★ (1)34 mi
Kelley Anastasia MD17 mi
Memorial Physician Clinics PsychiatryIn Gulfport
MilRose Psychiatry12 mi
Modern Psychiatry - Mississippi3.0★ (2)32 mi
Patrick D. Dugger, MSN, RN, PMHNP17 mi
Pine Grove Outreach Center - Picayune4.0★ (1)38 mi
Rebirth Mental Health Services INC.5.0★ (1)39 mi
Sharon LaRose, MD5.0★ (1)12 mi
Shavers Tongii L MDIn Gulfport

How we ranked Gulfport psychiatrists

We scored 22 Gulfport psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Gulfport data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Gulfport: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Gulfport?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Gulfport, MS is Stephen James, MD with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews. Stock Anthony J MD (#2) and Dr. Tongii L. Shavers, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 22 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Gulfport?

RankedPsychologists ranks 22 psychiatrists serving Gulfport, MS. 7 of them are based in Gulfport; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

What Google rating do Gulfport psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated psychiatrists in Gulfport is 4.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Bridgewater Psychiatry has the most, 100 reviews, and ranks #5. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Gulfport count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Gulfport city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Gulfport ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Gulfport

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 22 psychiatrists serving Gulfport.

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