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Dr. Priti Patel
Psychiatry

Dr. Priti Patel, M.D.

Founder & Lead Psychiatrist

With expertise across anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and bipolar disorder, Dr. Patel pairs medical precision with a warm, human-centered approach.

Format
In-person · Virtual
Ages served
Children, teens & adults
Approaches
CBT, DBT, Mindfulness-based techniques, Medication management

About Priti

Dr. Priti Patel is the founder and lead psychiatrist of Calm Psych. Born and raised in Tucson, she brings a deep-rooted connection to Arizona’s communities and a mission to make mental health care more compassionate, connected, and accessible. She is trained in both adult and child & adolescent psychiatry and is known for a warm, collaborative style that empowers patients of all ages.

Her belief: mental wellness is a partnership — and every person deserves a clear, personalized path forward.

Areas of focus

  • Anxiety & Panic Disorders
  • Depression & Mood Disorders
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • ADHD (Children, Teens, and Adults)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • OCD
  • Eating Disorders
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Addiction & Substance Use Disorders (Suboxone/MAT)
  • Phobias & Social Anxiety
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Grief & Stress Management
  • TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Explore the care Priti provides:

Treatment approach

Dr. Patel combines medical precision with a deeply human touch. Her comprehensive training in both adult and child psychiatry allows her to create tailored treatment plans that include diagnostic assessments, medication management, resolution-focused therapy, goal-oriented coaching, and evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Her sessions emphasize active listening, shared decision-making, and tangible progress.

Education & credentials

  • M.D., St. George’s University (Grenada) — with study at Northumbria University (Newcastle, England) and clinical rotations in New York City
  • Residency: Adult Psychiatry, University of Kentucky (Lexington)
  • Fellowship: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Kentucky (Lexington)
  • Dual undergraduate degrees in Physiology & Psychology, University of Arizona

Frequently asked

Yes. Dr. Patel is fellowship-trained in child & adolescent psychiatry in addition to adult psychiatry, so she cares for children, teens, and adults.

Ready to connect with Priti?

  • In-person: Mesa, AZ
  • Virtual care across Arizona
  • Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Already a Calm Psych patient? Sign in to the client portal to schedule, message your provider, or complete forms. Joining a virtual visit? Enter the telehealth waiting room.

Results may vary and not all patients qualify for every treatment. In a crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.