Dr. Benjamin Metelits, MD

Psychiatry Services in Phoenix — Practical, Results-Focused Care with Benjamin Metelits M.D.This Phoenix psychiatrist Benjamin Metelis, provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric services focused on measurable outcomes and whole-person recovery. With deep experience treating complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities, they specialize in medication management, psychotherapy, and coordinated care for adults and veterans.Core servicesComprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessmentsMedication management for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychosis, and complex comorbiditiesIndividual psychotherapy with strong expertise in psychodynamic approachesDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills-based treatment for emotion regulation, self-harm, and interpersonal difficultiesAddiction treatment for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, informed by work in specialized addiction programsPTSD-focused care and coordinated treatment for veterans within …multidisciplinary teamsIntegrated mind/body treatment addressing the interaction of psychiatric and medical conditionsCare coordination with primary care, medical specialists, and community resourcesConditions treatedMajor depression, treatment-resistant depression, and bipolar disorderGeneralized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, and OCDPTSD and complex PTSDSubstance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditionsSchizophrenia and other severe mental illnessesAcute situational stress, grief, and relationship-related problemsComplex presentations involving psychiatric/medical overlapTherapeutic approach and philosophyIndividualized, evidence-based treatment plans combining targeted psychopharmacology and psychotherapy as indicatedDBT-informed interventions for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectivenessPsychodynamic therapy to explore underlying patterns and promote sustained changeTrauma-informed, culturally sensitive care for LGBTQ+ patients, racial/ethnic minorities, neurodiverse individuals, refugees, and survivors of sexual traumaNonjudgmental, strengths-based partnership: patients are met “where they are,” with clear, attainable goals and vigorous advocacy for recovery — “failure is not an option.”Why patients choose this practiceExtensive experience treating high-risk, complex psychiatric presentations, including veteran populationsSpecialized training and hands-on experience in addiction and PTSD programsAdvanced psychotherapy training (DBT and psychodynamic) paired with pragmatic medication managementProven ability to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams for integrated outcomesCommitment to compassionate, stigma-free treatment and active advocacy for patient wellbeingFor adults or veterans seeking a Phoenix psychiatrist experienced in addiction care, PTSD and veteran-focused treatment, DBT, or complex psychopharmacology, contact the office to schedule a consultation or request a referral. New patients are welcome.