Myleme Nyerere Ojinga Harrison is an experienced psychiatrist based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with nearly 30 years of experience in the medical field. His expertise spans various psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

He is known for his patient-focused approach, combining clinical knowledge with a compassionate and understanding demeanor. Dr. Harrison integrates several evidence-based therapeutic approaches into his practice, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and psychoeducation, to provide comprehensive care. He stays current with the latest medications, mechanisms, and side effects, ensuring his patients receive the most effective treatments. Additionally, he is exceptionally skilled at managing overlapping conditions, such as ADHD and anxiety, or bipolar disorder and substance use. He adapts his approach to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to ensure they receive personalized care.

Dr. Harrison serves as the president of the Carter Clinic, P.A., which offers mental health and addiction services across multiple locations in North Carolina and through telehealth. His primary work is in the Raleigh, Smithfield, and Fayetteville offices, where he leads a team of dedicated professionals, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician associates, therapists, and technicians. The clinic provides treatment for a variety of conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addiction, anxiety, PTSD, and childhood behavioral issues. In addition to clinical care, the clinic is engaged in research to understand better the relationship between mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Primary care services are also available at some locations.

Patients have highly praised the care provided by Dr. Harrison and his team. Many have shared how the clinic’s support has made a significant difference in their mental health journeys.

Dr. M Ojinga Harrison oversees the James H. Carter, Sr. Community Service Award. It recognizes exceptional Duke Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences trainees' commitment to community psychiatry, particularly in addressing health disparities among underrepresented minority groups.

Dr. Harrison received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHC) College of Medicine in 1997. He completed a combined Internal Medicine and Psychiatry residency at Duke University and later participated in a research fellowship at the Center for Spirituality, Theology, and Health.

In addition to his professional work, Myleme Nyerere Ojinga Harrison co-authored an e-book titled "A Letter From Tamar" with his wife, which provides education on the dangers of sexual abuse and emphasizes the importance of awareness and early intervention for families.
He and his wife have been married since 2003 and are the proud parents of five children. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Myleme Nyerere Ojinga Harrison continues to serve his community and is committed to improving the health and well-being of his patients.