Psychiatrist in Augusta, Georgia Lelan Byrd, Psychiatrist

Lelan Byrd, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance Health in Georgia, committed to supporting individuals through life’s most complex challenges with expert, compassionate care. Dr. Byrd helps adults and teens navigate emotional and mental health struggles, offering medication management and individualized treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Serving patients across Georgia, he combines decades of clinical experience with a warm, respectful approach that encourages collaboration and trust in the therapeutic relationship. Dr. Byrd is especially passionate about working with individuals experiencing later life transitions, men’s health concerns, and gender identity-related challenges. His expertise in urology and sexual dysfunction, including care for both men and women, informs his holistic, nuanced understanding of how physical and emotional well-being intersect. He is deeply committed to helping patients feel seen, heard, and empowered, particularly those navigating midlife change, reproductive challenges, or identity-related stressors. In addition to his work with the general population, Dr. Byrd offers specialized support to military veterans, first responders, and individuals recovering from head injuries. He also provides medical procedure evaluations, ensuring patients receive comprehensive and coordinated care. His inclusive practice proudly welcomes members of the LGBTQ+ community. Outside of clinical work, Dr. Byrd finds balance through travel, fishing, cooking, boating, yoga, exercise, and community service.