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Best Psychiatrists in Huntsville, AL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Huntsville: Lindsay Trevor R MD, RP Score 74/100; 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews.

  2. 27

    Most-reviewed: North Alabama Family Psychiatry & Counseling, 428 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #27.

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

44 Huntsville psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 44 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Huntsville 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 Huntsville at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inBest for
1Lindsay Trevor R MD744.1★ (27)HuntsvilleOverall
2Sharp Hugh H MD733.4★ (28)Huntsville—
3Clinton Martin723.7★ (3)Huntsville—
4Dr. Praveen Jetty723.0★ (4)Huntsville—
5Alabama Institute of Mood and Memory (AiMM) “Dr. Raj”714.9★ (46)Huntsville—
6Dr. Anupama D. Yedla, MD711.6★ (7)Huntsville—
7Nakeetsha Dryer, PMHNP-BC714.9★ (44)Huntsville—
8Dr. Sofia L. Aeschlimann, MD704.3★ (101)Huntsville—
9Centered - Psychiatric and Counseling Services695.0★ (4)Madison, 9 mi away—
10Kumar Scariya MD694.1★ (51)Huntsville—

The 44 best psychiatrists in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville

    #1 Lindsay Trevor R MD

    Based in Huntsville

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews
    Address
    115 Longwood Dr SW Unit C, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Lindsay Trevor R MD(256) 539-1738

  2. #2 Sharp Hugh H MD

    Based in Huntsville

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 28 Google reviews
    Address
    2308 Pansy St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Sharp Hugh H MD(256) 533-4377

  3. #3 Clinton Martin

    Based in Huntsville

    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
    301 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Clinton Martin(256) 536-5511

  4. #4 Dr. Praveen Jetty

    Based in Huntsville

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Dr. Praveen Jetty

  6. #6 Dr. Anupama D. Yedla, MD

    Based in Huntsville

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    301 Governors Dr SW #260, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Dr. Anupama D. Yedla, MD(256) 536-5511

  7. #7 Nakeetsha Dryer, PMHNP-BC

    Based in Huntsville

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1015 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35802
    View profile for Nakeetsha Dryer, PMHNP-BC(256) 883-7031

  8. #8 Dr. Sofia L. Aeschlimann, MD

    Based in Huntsville

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 101 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1015 Airport Rd SW Unit 204, Huntsville, AL 35802
    View profile for Dr. Sofia L. Aeschlimann, MD(256) 883-7031

  10. #10 Kumar Scariya MD

    Based in Huntsville

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 51 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    219 Longwood Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Kumar Scariya MD(256) 265-6170

  12. #12 Care Clinic Mental Health

    Based in Huntsville

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 Boulevard S SW Ste 104, Huntsville, AL 35802
    View profile for Care Clinic Mental Health(205) 381-4225

  13. #13 Charles Hayden MD

    Based in Huntsville

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    B1, 5151 Research Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
    View profile for Charles Hayden MD(256) 722-1999

  16. #16 Emily Kane, MD

    Based in Huntsville

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Lowe Ave SE #1c, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Emily Kane, MD(256) 634-6932

  17. #17 Dr. Roza B. Cieszkowski, MD

    Based in Huntsville

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7525 Memorial Pkwy SW Ste b, Huntsville, AL 35802
    View profile for Dr. Roza B. Cieszkowski, MD(256) 469-7924

  18. #18 Unity Psychiatric Care

    Based in Huntsville

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 2.7★ from 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5315 Millennium Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
    View profile for Unity Psychiatric Care(256) 964-6700

  19. #19 Dr. Gagandeep S. Dhaliwal, MD

    Based in Huntsville

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.1★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    185 Whitesport Dr SW Ste 5, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Dr. Gagandeep S. Dhaliwal, MD(256) 880-3500

  20. #20 Anika Wilson, MD

    Based in Madison, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 65 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9238 Madison Blvd #750, Madison, AL 35758
    View profile for Anika Wilson, MD(256) 724-8880

  22. #22 Daniel Swartz, MD Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Based in Madison, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1643 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL 35758
    View profile for Daniel Swartz, MD Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(256) 895-8148

  23. #23 Dr. Ammar Alrefai, MD

    Based in Madison, 9 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.8★ from 40 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    708 Will Halsey Way Ste C, Madison, AL 35758
    View profile for Dr. Ammar Alrefai, MD(256) 325-1349

  25. #25 Patty Wilkes, LISCW

    Based in Athens, 22 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    425 Rogers St, Athens, AL 35611
    View profile for Patty Wilkes, LISCW(256) 431-5060

All 44 psychiatrists

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

psychiatrists in Huntsville, ranks 26 to 44
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dr. Bryant Mahaffey602.5★ (4)27 mi
27North Alabama Family Psychiatry & Counseling604.3★ (428)11 mi
28Sykes Psychiatric and Wellness595.0★ (5)In Huntsville
29Precision Psychiatric Services594.3★ (95)9 mi
30Sand Mountain Psychiatry584.4★ (13)36 mi
31Lighthouse Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Clinic584.2★ (37)9 mi
32North Alabama Psychiatric Associates582.9★ (66)In Huntsville
33Marilyn Lachman574.2★ (10)36 mi
34Madison Psychiatry Services564.5★ (8)9 mi
35Revival Psychiatry564.5★ (33)15 mi
36Amit Arora, MD553.7★ (42)In Huntsville
37Guiding Light Psychiatry544.4★ (43)39 mi
38UAB Medicine Huntsville543.3★ (279)In Huntsville
39Blake Tennant, MD544.4★ (38)39 mi
40Revival Psychiatry Stacy Stuart, DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC535.0★ (3)15 mi
41Cullman Regional Medical Group - Turning Point Psychiatry512.6★ (11)39 mi
42Foundations Counseling Center, Inc.494.1★ (17)23 mi
43Integrated Behavioral Health494.5★ (300)27 mi
44Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare402.5★ (31)31 mi

Also serving Huntsville

14 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 Huntsville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adams Douglas MD5.0★ (1)7 mi
Boxley Sarah MD5.0★ (1)31 mi
Dr. Aparna Vuppala, MD3.0★ (2)In Huntsville
Gordon Deborah S MD5.0★ (1)39 mi
Hearth Psychology & CounselingIn Huntsville
Huntsville Neuropsychiatric Services1.0★ (2)In Huntsville
Jun Liu2.5★ (2)9 mi
Kelly Fisher5.0★ (1)9 mi
Marguerite Brown5.0★ (1)24 mi
Michelle M. Reeves, MDIn Huntsville
North Alabama Psychiatric28 mi
Prudence Psychiatry at Madison10 mi
Psychiatric Associates Of N Al5.0★ (2)23 mi
Yelena Chistyakova3.0★ (2)27 mi

How we ranked Huntsville psychiatrists

We scored 44 Huntsville 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Huntsville?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Huntsville, AL is Lindsay Trevor R MD with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews. Sharp Hugh H MD (#2) and Clinton Martin (#3) follow. We ranked 44 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Huntsville?

RankedPsychologists ranks 44 psychiatrists serving Huntsville, AL. 23 of them are based in Huntsville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 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.

Which psychiatrists in Huntsville work on weekends?

3 of 44 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Unity Psychiatric Care (#18) and Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Huntsville (#21). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Huntsville psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 44 rated psychiatrists in Huntsville is 4.2★, with a median of 21 reviews. North Alabama Family Psychiatry & Counseling has the most, 428 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 Huntsville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Huntsville 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 44 psychiatrists serving Huntsville.

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