Stillpoint Psychiatry - Hendersonville, NC
Integrative Psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Gratton
Welcome to Stillpoint Psychiatry, where I provide collaborative, unhurried, personalized integrative psychiatric care that mindfully weaves traditional western medicine with research-informed holistic, mind-body approaches, all while respecting your values, beliefs and lived experiences.
I’am a board certified psychiatrist that specializes in working with adults (ages 18–64) seeking care for:
Depression · Anxiety · ADHD · Trauma & PTSD · Bipolar Disorder · Schizophrenia · Addiction · Eating Disorders · Sleep Disorders · Burnout & Chronic Stress · and more
I offer in-person appointments at my comfortable Hendersonville office but also offer telepsych appointments for patients throughout all of North Carolina, Virginia, and Maine.
My goal is to ensure you feel genuinely seen and heard while we work together toward sustainable, whole-person healing - so you can find your stillpoint: a calm, grounded place where clarity and healing begin.
Our Commitment to Community
Mental Health is deeply influenced by our environment and the strength of our communities. While my private practice focuses on individualized care, giving back remains central to our values. We are proud to support local organizations that provide essential services and meaningful support to those most in need in our community. This year (2026) we are proud to have supported the following charities: Safelight, Inc – Hendersonville; Beloved Asheville – Asheville; The Veteran Healing Farm – Mills River; The Haven Shelter – Brevard; Blue Ridge Humane Society – Henderson County
A Quick Introduction
Hi, I’m Dr. Joanna Gratton and I am a board-certified psychiatrist based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. I help adults (ages 18-64) navigate a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, addiction, ADHD, sleep disorders, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders. We will work together to help you deepen self-understanding, build confidence, foster resilience, and move through life’s transitions and challenges, resulting in an overall improvement in your quality of life. I see people locally in my office in Hendersonville, or via telehealth. I am licensed in North Carolina, Virginia, and Maine.
I have a special interest in supporting women’s mental health throughout all stages of their reproductive lives. I work with women throughout pregnancy, post natal, peri and post menopause and beyond. Together we will work to help you develop a deeper sense of self, increased confidence, improvement of family relationships and communication, a healthier sex drive and a greater ability to navigate through life’s difficult chapters.
I also really enjoy working with other physicians and mental health providers seeking mental health support for themselves through medication management, therapy, or both. I provide a safe confidential place where you can speak freely about burnout, anxiety, grief, or identity struggles with a fellow doctor who understands the culture of medicine. I provide a discreet, understanding space for providers seeking shame-free mental healthcare to reconnect with themselves and find renewed purpose in their practice.
My Approach
My focus on developing positive and trusting relationships with patients allows for the deep and difficult work necessary to move through challenging times. The nature of my practice allows me to have more time to spend getting to know you, address any concerns that come up, and to ensure we create the most effective treatment plan for you.
My belief is that we are all unique beings and must be treated as such. I offer a unique, personalized and integrative approach using different modalities including: traditional psychiatric care, supplements, herbal remedies, lifestyle coaching, sleep hygiene, lab testing, meditation and mindfulness, grounding exercises and psychotherapy. I also look closely at how nutrition and body movement can positively impact your mental health. I partner with individuals and family members, guiding them toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and fulfillment.
My Values
Validation
Every fear, concern, and opinion of the patient is valid. It's essential that patients feel heard and respected. When their feelings are genuinely acknowledged, trust is formed. This foundation allows for effective education and collaboration, driving progress toward improvement.
Collaboration
I view the treatment process as a shared decision-making journey between provider and patient. By encouraging patients to take responsibility for their mental health, they gain confidence in the plan and develop a sense of ownership. The relationship between provider and patient is key to the client’s success and is, to me, invaluable.
Education
I believe education is crucial in empowering patients. When patients understand the process, the rationale behind treatment options, and the science supporting these recommendations, it can reduce stigma, fear, and apprehension. Providing evidence-based recommendations and explaining the rationale builds patient confidence in their care.
Inclusivity
I believe in creating an environment that fosters inclusivity, diversity, and equity, ensuring that patients feel safe, respected, and validated.
How might I help you?
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Do you struggle with:
- Finding joy and meaning in your life?
- Disinterest in day-to-day activities?
- Dread at getting out of bed in the morning?
- Difficulty connecting to loved ones?
- Feeling like you are missing out on experiences due to anxiety?
- Isolating and losing connections with people you love?
- Feeling a loss of control over your thoughts and feelings?
- Lack of energy and motivation?
- Remembering a time when things were not so difficult and want to get back to that place?
- Struggling to pay attention at work, leading to careless mistakes and missed opportunities for promotions?
- Suffering with nightmares and recurrent images of a traumatic event?
- Avoidance of certain situations out of fear of having a panic attack?
- Frustration with previous providers who didn’t listen and only pushed medications?
- Feeling like a failure for not responding to medications?
I can help you feel:
- Like you have control over your thoughts and feelings
- Deeper connections with family and friends
- Energetic to make it through the day and to be able to resume hobbies
- More focused at work and the ability to feel proud of the work you do
- A sense of self -worth
- Confident to speak up and share ideas
- Able to get restful sleep
- Able to clearly and effectively communicate at home and work
- Like you have meaning and joy in your life
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Can you relate to any of these?
Debilitating mood changes associated with menstrual cycles
Being on an emotional roller coaster while going through fertility treatments
Concerns regarding how to treat your own mental health during pregnancy and while breast feeding
Postpartum depression
Feeling like you have lost touch with who you are since having children
Being exhausted from lack of sleep
Struggling to form a bond with your baby
Feeling foggy, and/or having difficulty focusing
Mood swings that have intensified
Emotional reactions that are disproportionate to the situation
Feeling like you don’t have enough time to take care of your own needs
Struggling with decreased sex drive
Frustration with perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms
I can help you feel:
In control of your emotions throughout the day
A sense of peace with fertility treatments
Confidence in your mental health treatment throughout pregnancy and breast feeding
More connected to children / babies / spouse
In touch with what makes you feel fulfilled
Desire for and satisfaction with physical intimacy
Able to focus and complete projects
Trust in the ability to stay calm and logical
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Maybe you are:
Feeling paralyzed after receiving a diagnosis and feeling unable to make necessary medical decisions
Experiencing fear of dying in general, wondering if your life has had meaning
Having intense anxiety around how to live the rest of your life
Concerned for your children / family after you die
Not wanting to leave things unsaid but struggling with how to say the hard things to loved ones
Struggling to perform day to day tasks due to feeling there is no point
I can help you with:
Accepting a diagnosis and the ability to make logical decisions that are congruent with your values
Determining how you want your transition to look
Navigating family dynamics
Making peace with your life
Finding a way to communicate what is truly important to you to loved ones
Moving through your journey with love and peace
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Have you experienced:
Feeling like you cannot give enough to your loved one and do not have anything left to give yourself or your own children?
Feelings of guilt and resentment around your caregiving role?
Anticipatory grief that interferes with the ability to enjoy your loved one?
Grief that interferes with your ability to take care of yourself and your family.
I can help you:
Find a balance between self-care and taking care of your loved one
Come to a place where you can bring love into your interactions again instead of resentment
Learn to enjoy and appreciate the time you still have with your loved one
Create a space for your grief, to honor it, while still caring for your own needs