
Merna Guirguis, MD
I am a general psychiatrist known for my patient-centered and accessible approach. I blend compassion with evidence-based care, creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard. My practice integrates psychiatric medication management with psychoeducation, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their treatment.
I emphasize collaboration and transparency. I listen carefully to each patient's concerns, encourage questions, and work to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. My style is approachable and adaptable, ensuring patients feel comfortable sharing their experiences and actively participating in their care.
I begin by reviewing each patient's history, concerns, and goals to craft personalized treatment plans. I combine current clinical needs with long-term wellness objectives, adjusting care collaboratively over time. When appropriate, I may recommend additional therapy to complement medication management and optimize outcomes.

Michelle Edwards, MD
Dr. Michelle Edwards is an ABPN board-certified psychiatrist specializing in general adult psychiatry, providing outpatient psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and brief psychotherapy. She completed her psychiatry residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College, and pursued subspecialty training through a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Mount Sinai Elmhurst. She also completed continuing medical education in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation at Duke University School of Medicine and earned her medical degree from St. George's University. She received her bachelor’s degree from University of South Florida Honors College and conducted undergraduate research in cellular biology, biophysics, and proteomics.
Dr. Edwards values open communication and takes a holistic approach to mental health care. She works collaboratively with patients to identify where medication and therapy can support meaningful progress in areas such as self-care, security, social connection, service, community, and personal enrichment. She is best suited for patients who are committed to achieving or maintaining sobriety from substances such as nicotine, tobacco, alcohol, THC/cannabis, and other recreational drugs during treatment.
Dr. Edwards begins with a thorough evaluation of current concerns, symptoms, life experiences, lifestyle factors, developmental history, family background (when known), and medical and psychiatric history to guide diagnosis and treatment planning. She encourages patients with prior medication trials to bring a list of medications, dosages, treatment duration, benefits, and side effects. Some areas may be explored further in follow-up visits as treatment progresses.

Nithya Gandham, MD
Nithya Gandham, MD, earned a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University and her MD from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed Adult Psychiatry Residency at Central Michigan University and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of Michigan. She has experience in outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, consult liaison psychiatry, VA settings, and treating children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Her clinical interests include neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, sleep disorders, and psychotherapy. She has training in cognitive behavioral therapy, family-focused therapy, and parent-child interaction therapy.
Dr. Gandham prioritizes creating a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel safe, heard, and understood. Building rapport is central to her practice, and she takes time to learn each patient’s story and perspective. She works collaboratively with patients and families to identify meaningful goals and provides clear communication, education, shared decision-making, and a strengths-based approach.
Dr. Gandham begins with a thorough psychiatric, medical, family, and social history to understand each patient’s unique circumstances. She discusses treatment goals and explores options including medication, behavioral strategies, lifestyle changes, and therapy. She emphasizes shared decision-making so patients feel informed, supported, and actively involved in creating a treatment plan that aligns with their needs and values.

Paul Kim, DO
Dr. Paul Kim is an ABPN board-certified psychiatrist who earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University – Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his psychiatry residency at University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine. He has practiced in outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health settings and has experience teaching medical students and psychiatry residents. Dr. Kim is also trained in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Dr. Kim values honest, open communication and encourages self-reflection throughout treatment. He strives to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their concerns and goals.
Dr. Kim begins by thoroughly exploring each patient’s history, symptoms, and barriers to treatment during the initial appointment. He works collaboratively with patients to develop realistic treatment plans and regularly assesses treatment effectiveness during follow-up visits.

Phillip Azouz, MD
I provide a relaxed, conversational, and non-judgmental space for patients to reflect on and integrate all aspects of their lives. I believe that vulnerability is key to healing and growth and work with individuals seeking to improve mood, reduce anxiety, enhance sleep, boost attention, or heal from trauma. My approach blends the latest research in medical treatment with insights from psychotherapy and coaching. I specialize in treating major depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, addiction, and personality disorders.
During the first visit, patients can expect a comprehensive and collaborative evaluation where I take the time to understand their symptoms, challenges, and goals. I foster an open and supportive environment, ensuring that treatment plans are personalized and aligned with each patient's unique needs. My approach integrates evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy techniques, and coaching strategies to help patients achieve their full potential.
I am a board-certified general adult psychiatrist. I earned my medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, where I was awarded the Albert M. Barret Award for Distinguished Performance in Psychiatry, and completed my psychiatric residency at Florida Atlantic University. Prior to medical school, I obtained my undergraduate degree in economics with honors from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. My background includes research at the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Center and the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. I also worked as a Mental Health Specialist at McLean Psychiatric Hospital.

Rabia Choudhry, DO
I became a psychiatrist with one mission: to provide compassionate, high-quality mental health care accessible to anyone, anywhere. My approach emphasizes that patients are more than a diagnosis, focusing on the whole person, their story, struggles, and strengths. I partner with patients to create individualized therapeutic plans that may include medication management and holistic strategies. My goal is to promote mood stability, balance emotions, reduce anxiety, quiet overwhelming thoughts, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and strengthen resilience. I believe healing is best achieved through collaboration, open dialogue, and empowering patients to make informed choices about their care.
I am committed to meeting patients where they feel most comfortable, whether at home, work, or elsewhere. I offer the same compassion, attentiveness, and expertise as in-person care while removing barriers like travel, time constraints, and distance.
Originally from Pakistan, I pursued my undergraduate degree at Benedictine University in Illinois, medical school at Des Moines University in Iowa, and psychiatry residency at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital/Wayne State University in Michigan. I have experience in inpatient, outpatient, forensic, and community mental health settings.

Rebecca Crosbie, MD
My practice focuses on medication management, and I typically offer medication management combined with supportive therapy or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in 30-minute follow-up visits. If I feel you would benefit from working with a dedicated talk therapist, I may encourage you to pursue this or refer you in order to achieve the best outcome. My approach is always to meet the patient where they are and educate and enable patients to make good choices about treatment that are in line with their personal preferences and values.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and have been practicing in outpatient psychiatry for nearly 7 years. I am a graduate of Michigan State College of Human Medicine and completed my psychiatry residency at Pine Rest/Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, MI. I have previously worked as an outpatient psychiatrist and in tele-psychiatry. I have a lot of experience treating patients with a broad array of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. I also treat combined mental health diagnoses such as ADHD plus another diagnosis. I also have a lot of experience working with patients who identify as LGBTQI+.

Rony Berbara, MD
I value open communication and strive to create a supportive, respectful environment where patients feel heard and understood. I believe in a collaborative partnership, working closely with patients to define and pursue their treatment goals. My approach emphasizes the importance of both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, while addressing the whole person.
I am an adult outpatient psychiatrist with experience treating a wide range of mental health conditions. I earned my medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed my psychiatry residency at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in affiliation with Michigan State University. I am board-certified in psychiatry and am committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care.
I begin by taking time to thoroughly understand each patient's history, concerns, and goals during the initial visit. From there, I work collaboratively with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that aligns with their needs and supports long-term progress.

Rudolph Agosti, MD
Dr. Rudolph Agosti is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in hospital and outpatient settings. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University Medical School and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has also served as a Clinical Instructor and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Boston University Medical School.
Dr. Agosti works collaboratively with patients to create a warm, supportive environment where they feel heard and respected. He prioritizes each patient's needs, values responsive communication, and uses evidence-based psychiatric medication management. He believes that a careful, comprehensive evaluation is essential to making an accurate diagnosis and guiding effective treatment.
Dr. Agosti begins by gaining a thorough understanding of each patient's history, concerns, and goals. He then develops an individualized treatment plan that aligns with the patient's goals and supports long-term progress through collaborative care.

Shelley Sellinger, MD
My practice focuses on medication management as well as supportive and insight-oriented psychotherapy. I believe that a combination of therapy and medications helps provide a patient with the best outcome. My goal is to help patients live their best and most fulfilling lives. In addition to general psychiatry, I have a keen interest in mood disorders, helping creatives achieve their goals, and the LGBTQ community.
I am a board-certified psychiatrist who has been in practice for 25 years. My career has been devoted to serving both my local community as well as high-risk and underserved patients. As a pioneer and advocate for the use of telepsychiatry years prior to the pandemic, I have presented at the American Telehealth conference as well as at grand rounds.

Sujith Maracheril, MD
I am a board-eligible psychiatrist who provides comprehensive patient care while building a physician-patient relationship centered on communication, empathy, and respect. My primary focus is medication management, and I also provide supportive psychotherapy to help patients work toward long-term improvements. While aligning treatment toward patient goals, I take a practical approach to changes that can be made to empower patients in their lives.
I am a graduate of the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program at the CUNY School of Medicine, a 7-year BS/MD program. I completed my residency training in psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine/Northwell Health at Mather Hospital. I have trained in many settings including inpatient psychiatric units, general and specialized outpatient clinics, and at a partial hospitalization program.
I have experience treating a broad range of mental health conditions including depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and OCD. I understand that people may experience these conditions in different ways, and I aim to treat each patient in an individualized and holistic way.

Surya Sabhapathy, MD
I am an experienced general psychiatrist specializing in LGBTQ+ and women's mental health. I previously directed UIC's psychiatric Gender and Sexuality Clinic, providing LGBTQ+ affirming care with an emphasis on support for gender-expansive patients. I have contributed to the National Curriculum on Reproductive Psychiatry and continue to manage mental health issues during pregnancy and postpartum. My other clinical interests include PTSD, ADHD, co-occurring medical conditions, and culturally sensitive care. I value warmth, curiosity, and shared decision-making. Initial sessions focus on comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and understanding individual goals. From there, I work with patients to develop treatment plans that may combine medication management, supportive therapy, and positive lifestyle changes.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist based in Chicago, IL. I earned my medical and public health degrees from the University of Michigan, then completed residency training at the University of Illinois - Chicago. I served on the UIC faculty as an attending psychiatrist for several years before joining Talkiatry.
Talkiatry psychiatrists licensed in Michigan see people across Detroit by video. You meet from home, on your own schedule, with no commute and no local waitlist. Because care is virtual, you are not limited to the few psychiatrists who happen to have a Detroit office.
Online psychiatry for Detroit residents
Getting started is simple. You answer a few questions online, then get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in Michigan. From there you schedule a video visit, often within days.
Your first visit runs about 60 minutes, so there is time to talk through what is going on. Follow-up visits are usually around 30 minutes. A psychiatrist must be licensed in the state where you are during your visit, so you will be matched with a doctor licensed in Michigan.
What a psychiatrist in Detroit can help with
Psychiatrists are medical doctors. They can diagnose conditions, prescribe and manage medication, and coordinate therapy when it helps.
Talkiatry psychiatrists work with patients on many common conditions, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Care also covers bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and postpartum mental health.
Does insurance cover a psychiatrist in Detroit, MI?
Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and your coverage is checked during the free assessment. Costs vary by plan, so confirm the details with your insurance company. You will not need to look up your plan information before you start.
Mental health care in Detroit
Access to psychiatry is limited across Michigan. Michigan has 261 federally designated mental health professional shortage areas, and only about 39.2% of the state's need for mental health practitioners is met. An estimated 149 more psychiatrists would be needed to lift those shortage designations, according to KFF. Video care helps close that gap by connecting Detroit residents with Michigan-licensed psychiatrists without a local wait.
Psychiatry across Michigan
Talkiatry psychiatrists are licensed across Michigan, not just in Detroit. To see the full list of psychiatrists licensed statewide, visit our Michigan psychiatrist page.
Start with a free assessment
Ready to get started? Answer a few questions online, get matched with a psychiatrist licensed in Michigan, and schedule your first video visit. Take our free online assessment.
Can I go straight to a psychiatrist in Detroit?

In most cases, yes. You usually do not need a referral to start with a Talkiatry psychiatrist. You begin with a short online assessment, then get matched with a doctor licensed in Michigan. Some insurance plans do ask for a referral, so it is worth checking yours.
Do you need a referral to see a psychiatrist?

Often, no. You can usually start with Talkiatry without a referral from another doctor. Some insurance plans still require one for coverage, so it is worth checking your plan before your first visit.
How does online psychiatry work?

You start with a short assessment online. Talkiatry matches you with a psychiatrist licensed in Michigan, and you meet by video from home. Your first visit is about 60 minutes, with follow-ups usually around 30 minutes.
Does insurance cover a psychiatrist?

Often, yes. Talkiatry is in-network with major insurers, and your coverage is checked during the free assessment. Costs vary by plan, so confirm the details with your insurance company.
Can I get a prescription from an online psychiatrist in Detroit?

Sometimes. Medication is prescribed only when it is clinically appropriate and legally permissible. A prescription is never guaranteed, and some medications may not be available for online prescribing. Your psychiatrist will talk through the options with you.