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Best Psychiatrists in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winston-Salem: Martha Shuping MD Psychiatrist, RP Score 74/100; 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Certus Psychiatry & Integrated Care, 558 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #2.

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

91 Winston-Salem psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 13 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 91 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Martha Shuping MD Psychiatrist744.4★ (7)Winston-Salem—Overall
2Certus Psychiatry & Integrated Care744.7★ (558)Winston-Salem—Most reviews
3Dr. Rebecca S. Valla, MD744.0★ (4)Winston-Salem——
4Wake Forest Psychiatry721.6★ (7)Winston-Salem——
5Dr. Brian A. Farah, MD705.0★ (3)High Point, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Winston-Salem704.4★ (230)Winston-SalemSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Richard Jackson II, MD695.0★ (10)Winston-Salem——
8Banyan Integrated Health PLLC694.6★ (10)Winston-Salem——
9Nadeem Akhtar, MD692.7★ (7)Kernersville, 10 mi away——
10Novant Health Psychiatric Medicine - Outpatient Winston-Salem683.0★ (12)Winston-SalemSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 91 best psychiatrists in Winston-Salem, 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.

  4. #4 Wake Forest Psychiatry

    Based in Winston-Salem

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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
    1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
    View profile for Wake Forest Psychiatry(336) 716-4551

  5. #5 Dr. Brian A. Farah, MD

    Based in High Point, 16 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    320 Boulevard St, High Point, NC 27262
    View profile for Dr. Brian A. Farah, MD(336) 878-6226

  7. #7 Richard Jackson II, MD

    Based in Winston-Salem

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 Kimel Park Dr Ste 101, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Richard Jackson II, MD(336) 718-7280

  9. #9 Nadeem Akhtar, MD

    Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1635 NC-66 #175, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for Nadeem Akhtar, MD(336) 992-5100

  11. #11 Tarek Aziz, MD

    Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 Pineview Dr Suite 201, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for Tarek Aziz, MD(336) 277-6050

  12. #12 Family Behavioral Health

    Based in Winston-Salem

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Bethesda Pl #801, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Family Behavioral Health(336) 765-6033

  15. #15 Jennifer Hamilton, MD

    Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 Pineview Dr Suite 201, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for Jennifer Hamilton, MD(336) 277-6050

  16. #16 Cornelio Ruperto, MD

    Based in Lewisville, 10 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6620 Shallowford Rd #200, Lewisville, NC 27023
    View profile for Cornelio Ruperto, MD(336) 945-0345

  17. #17 Liju Varghese, MD

    Based in Thomasville, 17 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    203 Old Lexington Rd Ste 106, Thomasville, NC 27360
    View profile for Liju Varghese, MD(336) 474-8921

  18. #18 Family services of the Piedmont High Point center for child wellness

    Based in High Point, 16 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    308 Boulevard St, High Point, NC 27262
    View profile for Family services of the Piedmont High Point center for child wellness(336) 801-1188

  20. #20 Edward Love, MD

    Based in High Point, 16 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    320 Boulevard St, High Point, NC 27262
    View profile for Edward Love, MD(336) 878-6226

  22. #22 Kim S. Johnson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Greensboro, 25 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3625 N Elm St #130, Greensboro, NC 27455
    View profile for Kim S. Johnson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(743) 337-7410

  23. #23 Dr. Headen

    Based in Greensboro, 26 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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
    708 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405
    View profile for Dr. Headen

  24. #24 Dr. Rupinder Kaur, MD

    Based in Greensboro, 22 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 132 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3300 Battleground Ave #100, Greensboro, NC 27410
    View profile for Dr. Rupinder Kaur, MD(336) 645-9555

Psychiatrists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 91 ranked psychiatrists here; the rest are on their profiles.

psychiatrists in Winston-Salem, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Greensboro624.4★ (236)26 mi
27Integrative Psychiatric Care624.7★ (86)26 mi
28Mindful Innovations613.5★ (77)16 mi
29Headspace & Wellness Clinic | Outpatient Mental Health Services in Clemmons North Carolina614.7★ (15)9 mi
30Amarachi Okafor, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner614.8★ (47)25 mi
31FORSYTH PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES, PLLC614.6★ (231)9 mi
32Triad Psychiatric & Counseling Center, PA613.8★ (44)In Winston-Salem
33Cone Health Crossroads Psychiatric Group613.8★ (111)20 mi
34Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Greensboro614.3★ (238)22 mi
35Novant Health Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Medicine - Kimel Park603.7★ (9)In Winston-Salem
36The Luma Connection605.0★ (4)21 mi
37Daymark Recovery Services - Stokes Outpatient Center604.7★ (189)In Winston-Salem
38Apogee Behavioral Medicine - Winston-Salem604.6★ (248)In Winston-Salem
39Lowry Barbara MD593.5★ (6)32 mi
40Assocates in Intelligent Psychiatry, Kyle Long M.D.594.4★ (12)24 mi
41Kairos Medical Consulting594.7★ (109)In Winston-Salem
42Best Day Psychiatry and Counseling583.7★ (6)23 mi
43Cone Health Outpatient Behavioral Health at Greensboro582.9★ (24)23 mi
44Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist MHS - Jonestown Road584.4★ (101)In Winston-Salem
45Triad Mental Health Partners584.8★ (5)16 mi
46Dr. William Lay581.0★ (3)34 mi
47Beautiful Mind Behavioral Health Services574.6★ (10)38 mi
48Daymark Recovery Services - Forsyth Outpatient Center574.1★ (243)In Winston-Salem
49Triad Psychiatric & Counseling Center, Greensboro572.8★ (116)20 mi
50Novant Health Psychiatric Medicine - Kernersville574.1★ (21)10 mi

Also serving Winston-Salem

20 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 Winston-Salem
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Psychiatric AssociatesIn Winston-Salem
CHRISTINE CHILDS,MDIn Winston-Salem
Dr Yuan3.0★ (2)9 mi
Dr. Adam Mcdonough5.0★ (2)In Winston-Salem
Dr. Geri L. Snoke, MD5.0★ (1)19 mi
Dr. Kim G. Hoover, MD4.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Dr. Todd Derreberry5.0★ (1)9 mi
Dr. William HarrisIn Winston-Salem
Errante Natalie A4.0★ (1)32 mi
Healing Holistic Hub5.0★ (1)1 mi
Long Kyle Y MDIn Winston-Salem
Mood Treatment Center: Mccarty AnnIn Winston-Salem
New Garden Psychiatry1.0★ (2)22 mi
Psych Partners1.0★ (1)37 mi
Richard Herrick, DO3.0★ (2)10 mi
Steiner Jane MD5.0★ (2)20 mi
Synergy Psych5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Taylor Laura M9 mi
Therapeutic Alternatives5.0★ (1)37 mi
Wayfinder Psychiatric Wellness5.0★ (2)20 mi

How we ranked Winston-Salem psychiatrists

We scored 91 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Winston-Salem?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Winston-Salem, NC is Martha Shuping MD Psychiatrist with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews. Certus Psychiatry & Integrated Care (#2) and Dr. Rebecca S. Valla, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 91 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Winston-Salem?

RankedPsychologists ranks 91 psychiatrists serving Winston-Salem, NC. 19 of them are based in Winston-Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 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 Winston-Salem work on weekends?

13 of 91 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dr. Brian A. Farah, MD (#5), Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Winston-Salem (#6) and Novant Health Psychiatric Medicine - Outpatient Winston-Salem (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Winston-Salem psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 91 rated psychiatrists in Winston-Salem is 4.3★, with a median of 21 reviews. Certus Psychiatry & Integrated Care has the most, 558 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Winston-Salem count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 91 psychiatrists serving Winston-Salem.

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