Weight Loss Psychiatrists in Tucson, AZ
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She also has experience with medical acupuncture and weight loss management.
Someone who is committed to improving the quality of their life and mental health. Someone looking for a trusted partner in their journey to achieving success in their life.
She also has experience with medical acupuncture and weight loss management.
Someone who is committed to improving the quality of their life and mental health. Someone looking for a trusted partner in their journey to achieving success in their life.
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Kirk Alan Tjaas
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85743
I am straight to the point, patient, and persistent. I will encourage you to be a participant in your health, wellness, and recovery and am deeply dedicated to helping people develop new habits and personal accountability. This is a journey and you must show up and be ready to walk forward. I will support you and encourage you but I cannot do the work for you. So, let's get ready for the journey to a new you!
I am straight to the point, patient, and persistent. I will encourage you to be a participant in your health, wellness, and recovery and am deeply dedicated to helping people develop new habits and personal accountability. This is a journey and you must show up and be ready to walk forward. I will support you and encourage you but I cannot do the work for you. So, let's get ready for the journey to a new you!
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If you are facing challenges with emotional/stress eating, or eating disorders such as food addiction, bulimia, binge eating, that is my area of expertise, and I am here to offer my assistance. I see patients who are 18 years and older.
If you are facing challenges with emotional/stress eating, or eating disorders such as food addiction, bulimia, binge eating, that is my area of expertise, and I am here to offer my assistance. I see patients who are 18 years and older.
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Elijah Oster-Morris
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85704 (Online Only)
Discover the FREEDOM of telepsychiatry. Get help today. Mental health problems can feel like being lost in a maze with no way out. My goal is to provide a higher perspective that can set you free. My process of individualized treatment is unique to every situation. In my 20+ years experience, I have learned that every mental health issue appears incredibly complex, but in actuality is quite simple. By listening carefully and providing emotional support, I can hone in on the key issues and provide simple, elegant and actionable solutions to problems some people have struggled with for decades.
Discover the FREEDOM of telepsychiatry. Get help today. Mental health problems can feel like being lost in a maze with no way out. My goal is to provide a higher perspective that can set you free. My process of individualized treatment is unique to every situation. In my 20+ years experience, I have learned that every mental health issue appears incredibly complex, but in actuality is quite simple. By listening carefully and providing emotional support, I can hone in on the key issues and provide simple, elegant and actionable solutions to problems some people have struggled with for decades.
Willow Spring Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNPBC
Not Verified Not Verified
Tucson, AZ 85716 (Online Only)
Willow Spring Behavioral Health is committed to providing holistic and compassionate care to our members of our community ages 5 and up. The mission is create a collaborative relationship and an individualized approach with every person seeking treatment. The goal is empower patients with knowledge and inspire a sense of hope.
Willow Spring Behavioral Health is committed to providing holistic and compassionate care to our members of our community ages 5 and up. The mission is create a collaborative relationship and an individualized approach with every person seeking treatment. The goal is empower patients with knowledge and inspire a sense of hope.
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Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
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Rebecca Blakesley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85721
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in medication management for ADHD, depression, and anxiety, I focus on helping people feel better using medications. I understand how these conditions can make life hard, and I'm here to make the treatment process easier and more effective. I work closely with my patients to figure out which medications might work best for them and to make sure they understand how these medications can help. Whether it's ADHD, depression, or anxiety, I listen carefully to their concerns and preferences to find the right treatment plan.
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who specializes in medication management for ADHD, depression, and anxiety, I focus on helping people feel better using medications. I understand how these conditions can make life hard, and I'm here to make the treatment process easier and more effective. I work closely with my patients to figure out which medications might work best for them and to make sure they understand how these medications can help. Whether it's ADHD, depression, or anxiety, I listen carefully to their concerns and preferences to find the right treatment plan.
![Photo of Adel Mostafavi, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/511e9a13-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
![Photo of Sharon Meglathery, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c776d37-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a board cert psychiatrist w/ 27 yrs of experience, incl: 3 yr residency in internal medicine (board cert, 2000) and exposure to alt approaches/diverse populations (Native American, holistic eating disorder facility, students, inner-city crisis work) who loves to learn/listen (courses: EMDR-basic, dissoc, addictions, personality, chronic illness, attachment; DBT; CBT; mindfulness, lifestyle, communication, evid-based non-pharm). I apply all of this when I assess and assist you to capitalize on strengths, gain resilience, dive deep into psyche/your past/struggles, process trauma, learn skills, broaden perspective and agency.
I am a board cert psychiatrist w/ 27 yrs of experience, incl: 3 yr residency in internal medicine (board cert, 2000) and exposure to alt approaches/diverse populations (Native American, holistic eating disorder facility, students, inner-city crisis work) who loves to learn/listen (courses: EMDR-basic, dissoc, addictions, personality, chronic illness, attachment; DBT; CBT; mindfulness, lifestyle, communication, evid-based non-pharm). I apply all of this when I assess and assist you to capitalize on strengths, gain resilience, dive deep into psyche/your past/struggles, process trauma, learn skills, broaden perspective and agency.
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Virtual appointments available. Comprehensive. Collaborative. Confidential. Taking new patients age 12 to 64. Book online now at www.psychiatrytucson.com. Dr. Norris is a Tucson Psychiatrist and Therapist. She is trained in multiple forms of psychotherapy, including insight-oriented and trauma-focused, in addition to medication management. Dr. Norris uses her skills to evaluate from a holistic perspective and takes into account the biological (body), psychological (mind), and social aspects of each individual to explore treatment options that work best for them.
Virtual appointments available. Comprehensive. Collaborative. Confidential. Taking new patients age 12 to 64. Book online now at www.psychiatrytucson.com. Dr. Norris is a Tucson Psychiatrist and Therapist. She is trained in multiple forms of psychotherapy, including insight-oriented and trauma-focused, in addition to medication management. Dr. Norris uses her skills to evaluate from a holistic perspective and takes into account the biological (body), psychological (mind), and social aspects of each individual to explore treatment options that work best for them.
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Anita has more than 8 yrs experience as psychiatric nurse practitioner, and experience as telepsych provider for more than 4 yrs. Her experiences include outpatient, inpatient, military, and civilian; works with children and adult populations.
Anita has more than 8 yrs experience as psychiatric nurse practitioner, and experience as telepsych provider for more than 4 yrs. Her experiences include outpatient, inpatient, military, and civilian; works with children and adult populations.
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Ike Uzowulu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FPMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have a master's degree in psychiatric nursing specializing in mental and behavioral health medicine. I have verifiable experience in treating variety of psychiatric disorders such as; mood disorders including resistant depression, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, stress and sleep related disorders.
I am a board-certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have a master's degree in psychiatric nursing specializing in mental and behavioral health medicine. I have verifiable experience in treating variety of psychiatric disorders such as; mood disorders including resistant depression, eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, stress and sleep related disorders.
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Marcus Robinson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85701 (Online Only)
*NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AND APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN DAYS* Have you been struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, issues with body image, severe mood fluctuations or perceptual disturbances and find that life has been increasingly difficult to cope with? Have you tried to seek advice from family members, friends and spiritual counselors, to no avail? You can overcome these struggles, with the right tools and I am here to help, using an unbiased approach. I draw from a few traditional therapeutic techniques, in combination with medication management, to create a treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
*NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AND APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN DAYS* Have you been struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, issues with body image, severe mood fluctuations or perceptual disturbances and find that life has been increasingly difficult to cope with? Have you tried to seek advice from family members, friends and spiritual counselors, to no avail? You can overcome these struggles, with the right tools and I am here to help, using an unbiased approach. I draw from a few traditional therapeutic techniques, in combination with medication management, to create a treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
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Anita Sassaman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tucson, AZ 85704 (Online Only)
Anita has more than 8 yrs experience as psychiatric nurse practitioner, and experience as telepsych provider for more than 4 yrs. Her experiences include outpatient, inpatient, military, and civilian; works with children and adult populations.
Anita has more than 8 yrs experience as psychiatric nurse practitioner, and experience as telepsych provider for more than 4 yrs. Her experiences include outpatient, inpatient, military, and civilian; works with children and adult populations.
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VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718 (Online Only)
We are board-certified in treating Children and Adults. Accepting new patients in Arizona via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours available. Affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $99. Also accepting some insurances.
We are board-certified in treating Children and Adults. Accepting new patients in Arizona via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours available. Affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $99. Also accepting some insurances.
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Dr. Chanon C. Biceglia, DNP of Medica Today LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, NP-C
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85706
With a strong passion for helping others succeed & work through obstacles in their life, I serve as both a psychiatric and medical provider, with a comprehensive education & experience of 25+ years. Holding a doctorate and double board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & medical APRN, I hold full prescriptive authority to serve the needs of clients in Arizona & Connecticut. My background & experience includes trauma & crisis, primary care, inpatient hospital, out-patient, family/couples, school based intervention, ADD/ADHD, & ASD health and wellness.
With a strong passion for helping others succeed & work through obstacles in their life, I serve as both a psychiatric and medical provider, with a comprehensive education & experience of 25+ years. Holding a doctorate and double board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & medical APRN, I hold full prescriptive authority to serve the needs of clients in Arizona & Connecticut. My background & experience includes trauma & crisis, primary care, inpatient hospital, out-patient, family/couples, school based intervention, ADD/ADHD, & ASD health and wellness.
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Spark Telepsychiatry - Mental Health Clinics
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85701 (Online Only)
Spark is accepting new patients and we have SAME & NEXT DAY appointments readily available! Plus, and more importantly, we are a fully 5 STAR rated Psychiatric Practices across all review sites. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety and attention deficit disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. We use technology to offer the most convenient care possible. In most cases, you can self-schedule appointments online, see your provider by HIPPA secure video, and have prescriptions sent in real-time electronically to the pharmacy of your choice.
Spark is accepting new patients and we have SAME & NEXT DAY appointments readily available! Plus, and more importantly, we are a fully 5 STAR rated Psychiatric Practices across all review sites. We specialize in treating depression, anxiety and attention deficit disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. We use technology to offer the most convenient care possible. In most cases, you can self-schedule appointments online, see your provider by HIPPA secure video, and have prescriptions sent in real-time electronically to the pharmacy of your choice.
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NEW Clinic Opening JULY 2024: Dr. Kurtz is a compassionate & empathetic Integrative Psychiatrist specializing in treating adults experiencing a variety of psychiatric symptoms. Stemming from her osteopathic medical training, she focuses treatment on the whole person - mind, body & spirit. After her psychiatry residency she completed a fellowship in integrative psychiatry & additional training in nutritional psychiatry. She has a passion for working alongside patients to address root causes of mental health symptoms through the skillful combination of traditional and advancing biomedical treatments with alternative modalities.
NEW Clinic Opening JULY 2024: Dr. Kurtz is a compassionate & empathetic Integrative Psychiatrist specializing in treating adults experiencing a variety of psychiatric symptoms. Stemming from her osteopathic medical training, she focuses treatment on the whole person - mind, body & spirit. After her psychiatry residency she completed a fellowship in integrative psychiatry & additional training in nutritional psychiatry. She has a passion for working alongside patients to address root causes of mental health symptoms through the skillful combination of traditional and advancing biomedical treatments with alternative modalities.
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Carative Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85718 (Online Only)
Welcome to Carative Psychiatry! We are a telehealth company providing support to Arizona patients at this time. Our mission is to enhance wellness and motivate self-improvement by strengthening minds. We offer high quality health care for patients seeking a trustworthy long-term psychiatric provider who can provide medication management and supportive counseling.
Welcome to Carative Psychiatry! We are a telehealth company providing support to Arizona patients at this time. Our mission is to enhance wellness and motivate self-improvement by strengthening minds. We offer high quality health care for patients seeking a trustworthy long-term psychiatric provider who can provide medication management and supportive counseling.
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Jade Health and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP
Verified Verified
Tucson, AZ 85701 (Online Only)
My ideal client is one that will allow me to help them find purpose and together we will create goals. My hope is to help potential clients gain insight into there lives, develop coping skills, and achieve balance. Whether the person needs medication management or talk therapy, I am there to help. I specialize in persons with anxiety, depression, mood, sleep and adhd issues.
My ideal client is one that will allow me to help them find purpose and together we will create goals. My hope is to help potential clients gain insight into there lives, develop coping skills, and achieve balance. Whether the person needs medication management or talk therapy, I am there to help. I specialize in persons with anxiety, depression, mood, sleep and adhd issues.
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Weight Loss Psychiatrists
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.