Find a Psychiatrist in Jacksonville, FL

Dr. Christian King is a board-certified psychiatrist who earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri after completing undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia. He served as chief resident of psychiatry at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. Through his work with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. King has experience evaluating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including those shaped by medical, neurological, and developmental factors, and is comfortable treating complex histories, including trauma. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, cycling, and exploring new hobbies.

Dr. King prioritizes achieving meaningful results with the fewest medications possible to minimize side effects and long-term risks. He emphasizes patient education so individuals understand the reasoning behind their care and can actively participate in decisions. His approach is collaborative and individualized, avoiding one-size-fits-all solutions. He values creative, flexible problem-solving grounded in evidence-based medicine and focuses on building a respectful, supportive environment aimed at sustainable, long-term improvement.

Dr. King begins with a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and a clear understanding of each patient’s goals to guide evidence-based treatment planning. He takes a whole-person approach, considering possible medical contributors to symptoms when appropriate. Follow-up care is tailored to individual needs, and he integrates psychotherapy principles alongside medication management when beneficial, supporting patients throughout their recovery process.

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I take a multimodal approach to mental health care, integrating medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, and integrative methods. I value personal connection and believe that understanding each patient's story is central to effective treatment. My goal is to support patients in improving their quality of life in a collaborative and compassionate environment. I spend the first several visits listening closely to understand each patient's concerns, goals, and experiences, then partner with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan. Ongoing visits are tailored to each individual's needs and may evolve as treatment progresses.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree and completed my general psychiatry residency at the University of Michigan, followed by a fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy through the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute. Prior to psychiatry, I was a board-certified anesthesiologist and completed my anesthesia residency at UCLA and an obstetric anesthesia fellowship at Mass General Brigham.

I have practiced clinical Psychiatry, predominantly in the outpatient setting, with over a decade of post-graduate inpatient experience, since completing my psychiatric residency at the University of Connecticut Health Sciences Center in 2008. Prior, I received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1999, graduating with high honors, and a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 2004. I have been certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2009.

I am a collaborative physician, interested in the full picture of a patient’s life and inviting questions and discussion about what is and is not pathology, and which treatment plans fit an individual’s goals and lifestyle. I am often praised as “the only one who ever explains things,” and have won awards as the best mental health provider in my region twice in recent years.

With a substantial background in psychotherapeutic training, I work to minimize and justify the role of psychotropic medication in my patients’ lives, regularly reviewing propriety and necessity. Front and center is always quality of life, not impersonal diagnostic categories. I strive to help my patients “meet themselves where they are” as individuals, with an emphasis on resilience. My ultimate goal is to no longer be necessary.

Dr. Conner Lipin earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and completed his psychiatry residency at Memorial Healthcare System. He has experience treating complex psychiatric conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. During residency, he served as Chief Resident and obtained certification in Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Lipin provides a calming therapeutic presence that helps create a comfortable environment for healing. As an osteopathic physician with training in Integrative Medicine, he values a balanced, holistic approach to mental health and overall wellness. His treatment philosophy emphasizes lifestyle interventions alongside thoughtful, evidence-based medication management when appropriate.

Dr. Lipin believes a thorough initial evaluation is essential to understanding not only current symptoms but also the personal history and circumstances that led a patient to seek care. He prioritizes collaboration and patient involvement throughout treatment, providing comprehensive education about medication options, expected benefits, and treatment goals. Together, he and his patients develop individualized care plans tailored to each person's unique needs and objectives.

I value a strong doctor-patient relationship grounded in compassion, open communication, and mutual respect. I approach care collaboratively, seeking to understand each individual as a whole person and fostering a safe, thoughtful space for treatment. I conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations followed by 30-minute visits for medication management and supportive psychotherapy when indicated. I develop individualized plans informed by prior treatment history, considering both medication and non-medication options within a standard-of-care framework. With patient consent, I collaborate closely with therapists.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience in outpatient private practice, partial hospital programs at Sheppard Pratt Hospital, and acute inpatient settings including New York-Presbyterian and Westchester Behavioral Health. I earned my undergraduate degree from Cornell University and my medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. I completed my psychiatry residency at Brown University and a fellowship at Boston Psychoanalytic Society & Institute.

Dr. Danielle Melton, DO, has experience practicing in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She earned her medical degree from VCOM Auburn and completed her psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UTHSC. She enjoys learning each patient's story and approaches every person with openness and without judgment.

Dr. Melton balances an approachable manner with clinical structure, helping patients feel comfortable while providing focused, goal-oriented care. She views medication as one part of a broader plan that includes sleep, nutrition, activity, and mindset. She explains the reasoning behind recommendations and encourages questions about medications, diagnoses, and treatment throughout care.

Dr. Melton begins with a thorough evaluation of psychiatric history, current symptoms, lifestyle factors, and personal goals. She focuses on medication management while considering lifestyle as part of the overall treatment plan. Regular follow-ups allow her to monitor progress, adjust medications, address new concerns, and tailor visit frequency based on each patient's response.

My primary focus has been on treating adults with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD. I have an approachable, patient-centered style, combined with a passion for optimizing sleep as it pertains to management of a psychiatric illness and overall well-being. I offer supportive therapy as part of my medication management visits, and at times may also offer cognitive behavioral therapy to address underlying stressors which may be contributing to one's presenting ailments. I may also recommend including a therapist in your care team to optimize outcomes.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and am also fluent in Spanish. I completed residency at North Florida Regional in Gainesville via the University of Central Florida, where I also served as chief resident for education. I received my medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tennessee. I also hold a master's and bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of South Florida, in Tampa.

I have worked with a wide array of patients across various medical settings and have experience treating patients with psychiatric illness who may also be suffering from medical comorbidities, such as obesity, hypertension, pain, and diabetes. I have been deeply involved with teaching and emphasize psychoeducation while working in collaboration with my patients to help tailor their personalized treatment plan.

I specialize in providing comprehensive mental health care to diverse patient populations. I combine psychotropic medications with supportive therapy using a psychodynamic listening approach to understand my patients and achieve their treatment goals. I believe in tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs, fostering a collaborative environment that empowers patients in their recovery. I emphasize the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance and integrate psychodynamic principles, mindfulness techniques, and lifestyle modifications into my practice.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who is bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish. I earned my Doctor of Medicine degree from Florida International University and completed a residency in Psychiatry at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital. During my training, I worked closely with a diverse array of patients, including minority and underserved communities, military veterans, trauma survivors, medically complex individuals with HIV and cancer, geriatric patients, and individuals with severe mental illness in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I received additional training through my participation in specialty clinics focused on mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and geriatric / memory disorders.

Dr. Dawn Westin has experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions in inpatient, outpatient, and residential community settings. She has a special interest in trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the connection between mental health and chronic or complex medical conditions. Dr. Westin earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah, Georgia, and completed her psychiatry residency at BayCare Health System in the Tampa Bay area.

Dr. Westin takes a person-centered approach that encourages patients to openly share their experiences, goals, and challenges in a collaborative, supportive, and judgment-free environment. She believes in a multimodal approach that combines medication management, psychotherapeutic strategies, and lifestyle changes to support lasting healing and personal growth.

Dr. Westin begins each initial visit by gathering a comprehensive biopsychosocial history to understand each patient as a unique individual. Together, she and her patients develop personalized treatment plans that reflect their values, goals, and individual needs.

I work collaboratively with patients to establish clear treatment goals from the beginning. I value open communication and prioritize a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach. My style is warm and supportive, creating a space where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care. I begin with a comprehensive evaluation to understand each patient's history, concerns, and goals, and I develop individualized, holistic treatment plans that may include medication and non-medication options, guided by evidence-based best practices. Ongoing collaboration and open communication are central to my approach.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience providing care in acute and outpatient settings. I earned my medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed my General Adult Psychiatry residency at the University of California, San Francisco. I have practiced in psychiatric emergency services and outpatient clinics including The Permanente Medical Group, San Francisco Department of Public Health, and The Tenderloin Outpatient Clinic. I am credentialed in New Zealand and have provided public mental health and early psychosis care internationally. I also offer services in Spanish when requested.

My practice focuses on medication management and also employs empathic listening, supportive psychotherapy techniques, and a comprehensive and methodological approach to visits. I have experience working with patients of all ages, particularly those with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Tic disorders, substance use disorders, and more. Given my broad and diverse training experiences, I enjoy problem solving and working collaboratively with patients (and their families) to navigate their complex issues and jointly focusing on simple solutions to work towards improving their mental health.

I am a board-certified Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. I completed my undergraduate education at Emory University and attended medical school at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. I subsequently completed psychiatry residency at University of Miami/Jackson Health System and further sub-specialized there with a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I have had the opportunity of working with a diverse array of patients including children, adolescents, the severely mentally ill, veterans, and cancer patients across three distinct hospital systems. My clinical experiences have spanned specialty inpatient psychiatry units, emergency psychiatry, consultation liaison psychiatry, psycho-oncology, and outpatient clinics via telemedicine and face to face interactions.

My practice primarily focuses on medication management, though I use a holistic approach in developing individualized treatment plans. I typically incorporate elements of various psychotherapy modalities, including supportive, cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), and insight-oriented therapy, in 30- or 45-minute follow-up visits. Occasionally, I may believe that more intensive therapy is needed and recommend that you bring a dedicated therapist into your care team for an optimal outcome. I aim to provide mental health care that helps patients live more fulfilling lives.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I received my medical doctorate degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed my residency training in general psychiatry at the University of Michigan. During my training, I gained extensive experience treating psychiatric disorders in diverse populations, including college students, LGBTQ+ individuals, perinatal women, veterans, and those with socioeconomic disadvantages. I have worked with experts on cases of treatment-resistant depression and provided consultations for patients considering procedural interventions, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and ketamine infusion therapy.