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 services

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Medication management for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, psychosis, and complex comorbidities
• Individual psychotherapy with strong expertise in psychodynamic approaches
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills-based treatment for emotion regulation, self-harm, and interpersonal difficulties
• Addiction treatment for substance use disorders and behavioral addictions, informed by work in specialized addiction programs
• PTSD-focused care and coordinated treatment for …veterans within multidisciplinary teams
• Integrated mind/body treatment addressing the interaction of psychiatric and medical conditions
• Care coordination with primary care, medical specialists, and community resources

Conditions treated

• Major depression, treatment-resistant depression, and bipolar disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, and OCD
• PTSD and complex PTSD
• Substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
• Schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses
• Acute situational stress, grief, and relationship-related problems
• Complex presentations involving psychiatric/medical overlap

Therapeutic approach and philosophy

• Individualized, evidence-based treatment plans combining targeted psychopharmacology and psychotherapy as indicated
• DBT-informed interventions for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness
• Psychodynamic therapy to explore underlying patterns and promote sustained change
• Trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care for LGBTQ+ patients, racial/ethnic minorities, neurodiverse individuals, refugees, and survivors of sexual trauma

Nonjudgmental, 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 practice

• Extensive experience treating high-risk, complex psychiatric presentations, including veteran populations
• Specialized training and hands-on experience in addiction and PTSD programs
• Advanced psychotherapy training (DBT and psychodynamic) paired with pragmatic medication management
• Proven ability to coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams for integrated outcomes
• Commitment to compassionate, stigma-free treatment and active advocacy for patient wellbeing

For 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.