Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Psychiatric Care in Raleigh
North Raleigh Psychiatry has been dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care for individuals of all ages since its founding. Our team of board-certified psychiatrists brings decades of combined experience in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and OCD. We prioritize collaborative relationships with patients, emphasizing respect, compassion, and evidence-based treatments such as medication management and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Our clinicians have trained at prestigious institutions like UNC-Chapel Hill, Johns Hopkins, and the Medical University of South Carolina.We offer specialized services in forensic psychiatry, second opinions, and family-based treatment approaches. With expertise spanning child and adolescent psychiatry to adult care, we aim to create supportive environments where patients and families actively participate in treatment decisions. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our memberships with the American Psychiatric Association and ongoing dedication to patient-centered care.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Forensic Psychiatry
Medication Management
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Psychopharmacological Treatment
Second Opinions
Mood Disorder Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults
- Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists with specialized training
- We provide forensic psychiatry evaluations and second opinions
- We use evidence-based approaches with cognitive-behavioral therapy
- We emphasize family-based treatment and collaborative decision-making
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
We conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults to diagnose mental health conditions accurately. Our assessments include detailed clinical interviews, symptom analysis, and treatment recommendations tailored to individual needs. These evaluations form the foundation for personalized care plans addressing mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions.
Forensic Psychiatry
Our forensic psychiatry services include court-ordered evaluations, competency assessments, and expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. We provide independent psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings, medical malpractice cases, and personal injury litigation. Our board-certified forensic psychiatrist has extensive experience with criminal responsibility assessments and courtroom testimony.
Medication Management
We offer expert medication management for psychiatric disorders, combining pharmacological treatment with ongoing clinical monitoring. Our psychiatrists develop individualized medication plans for mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, with regular follow-up appointments to optimize treatment effectiveness and minimize side effects through careful dosage adjustments.
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions focus on evidence-based treatment approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy for mood and anxiety disorders. Therapists work one-on-one with patients to develop coping strategies, address emotional challenges, and implement behavioral interventions tailored to specific mental health needs across different age groups.
Family Therapy
We provide family therapy sessions that address psychiatric disorders within the context of family dynamics. Our approach involves collaborative treatment planning with families, focusing on improving communication, understanding mental health conditions, and developing supportive home environments for children and adolescents undergoing psychiatric care.
People
Jeffrey L. Snow
Psychiatrist
Dr. Snow has practiced psychiatry in Raleigh since 1992, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders. He provides diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy, emphasizing collaborative care. He trained at UNC-Chapel Hill and Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C.
George P. Corvin
Forensic Psychiatrist
Dr. Corvin specializes in forensic psychiatry with extensive court evaluation experience. Board-certified in general and forensic psychiatry, he provides expert legal consultations and treats patients in his outpatient practice after serving as Holly Hill Hospital's service director.
Juan F. Velosa
Child Psychiatrist
Dr. Velosa focuses on child and adolescent psychiatry, trained at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He treats ADHD, mood disorders, and developmental conditions, offering bilingual services in English and Spanish. He joined North Raleigh Psychiatry in 2000.
John Paul Olarte
General Psychiatrist
Dr. Olarte specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, particularly OCD. He combines cognitive-behavioral therapy with medication management, emphasizing patient education and shared decision-making. He trained at UNC Chapel Hill and provides Spanish-language services.
W. Jack Edelson
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr. Edelson joined in 2025 after completing UNC's child psychiatry fellowship. He specializes in mood disorders using psychodynamic approaches, offering family-based treatment for children and adolescents while maintaining an integrative approach for patients across the lifespan.
Questions
What psychiatric services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and family therapy, forensic psychiatry evaluations, and second opinions for mood, anxiety, and developmental disorders.
Do you treat both adults and children?
Yes, our board-certified psychiatrists treat patients across the lifespan, with specialized expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as adult mental health.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us directly at 919-782-9554 or visit our website to request an appointment with one of our psychiatric specialists in Raleigh, NC.
Are your psychiatrists board-certified?
All our psychiatrists are board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with additional subspecialty certifications in forensic psychiatry where applicable.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine evidence-based treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy with psychodynamic approaches, emphasizing collaborative care and family-based treatment when appropriate.
