Personalized Stress Management Approach

At Asheville Psychiatrists, Dr. James Payton takes a personalized, patient-centered approach to care. He listens carefully to fully understand each patient's unique challenges and needs, developing a treatment plan tailored to their life and goals. Whether you’re dealing with stress, trauma, or mood-related issues, Dr. Payton is dedicated to guiding you toward improved mental health.

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Specialized Care for Mental Health Needs

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Stress & Stress Management

Dr. Payton helps patients identify the sources of their stress and provides practical tools to manage and reduce its impact on their daily lives.

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Trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD

With years of expertise in trauma care, Dr. Payton works with patients to address and heal from traumatic experiences, helping them regain a sense of safety and stability.

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Medication Management

Dr. Payton offers careful medication management, ensuring the right medications are selected, monitored, and adjusted to support each patient’s mental health goals.

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Psychopharmacology

Specializing in psychopharmacology, Dr. Payton prescribes and adjusts medications to address complex psychiatric conditions, working to find the most effective treatment for each patient.

Targeted Treatments

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ADHD

Dr. Payton provides individualized treatment for ADHD, helping patients improve focus, organization, and feel less stressed.

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Anxiety

Dr. Payton offers targeted care for those struggling with anxiety, helping them develop coping strategies and reduce anxiety’s impact on their lives.

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Asperger’s Syndrome

He works with patients with Asperger’s Syndrome to help them understand social dynamics and develop effective coping strategies for navigating daily life.

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Bipolar Disorder

Dr. Payton helps patients manage the emotional fluctuations of bipolar disorder, offering both medication and therapeutic strategies to achieve greater emotional stability.

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Coping Skills

Dr. Payton helps patients learn how to develop healthy coping skills that allow them to manage stress and emotional challenges more effectively.

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Mood Disorders

For individuals with mood disorders, Dr. Payton provides careful diagnostic assessment and comprehensive care aimed at stabilizing emotions and improving overall mental well-being.

Start Your Mental Health Journey

If you’re ready to take the next step toward better mental health, reach out to Asheville Psychiatrists today. Dr. Payton is here to listen, understand, and develop a personalized treatment plan that works for you. Connect with him now.