Dr. Chantal Van Wely, MD

Dr. Chantal Van Wely, M.D., brings empathy, warmth, insight, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care to her work as a psychiatrist. She holds undergraduate degrees in Biology from the University of West Georgia and in Humanities from Brock University in Ontario, Canada. She went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University. After obtaining her medical degree, she completed her psychiatric residency at Largo Medical Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident.

Her previous clinical experience includes both inpatient and outpatient care. She treats the full range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders (e.g. depression, bipolar disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder), anxiety disorders (e.g. generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder), psychotic disorders (e.g. schizophrenia), and trauma or stressor-related disorders (e.g. post-traumatic stress disorder). She is also experienced with neurodevelopmental disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and sleep-wake cycle disorders.

Dr. Van Wely treats a diverse group of patients, including adults of all ages, adolescents, and children age 8 and up. She is a member of both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She has a special interest in women’s health care, including reproductive psychiatry, perinatal psychiatry, and maternal mental health.

Dr. Van Wely wants her patients to always feel heard, understood, and supported. She loves getting to know them and watching their mental health improve over time. She utilizes the bio-psycho-social model to holistically consider a person’s medical history, family history, environment, lifestyle, values, and goals when creating their individualized treatment plan. She strives to make a positive impact in each patient’s life by always providing high quality mental health care that is rooted in compassion.