Psychiatrists in Iowa
Walnut Creek Psychiatry is deeply committed to providing individuals with exceptional psychiatric care. We specialize in your mental well-being by relying on our expertise to provide the highest quality of psychiatric care with an emphasis on individual uniqueness. We treat ages 4 through older adults for illnesses such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and others. We provide a safe environment, empathetic listening skills, and diverse services to meet the individual needs of our clients. Medical and therapy services are provided in offices or through telehealth across Iowa.
Walnut Creek Psychiatry is deeply committed to providing individuals with exceptional psychiatric care. We specialize in your mental well-being by relying on our expertise to provide the highest quality of psychiatric care with an emphasis on individual uniqueness. We treat ages 4 through older adults for illnesses such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and others. We provide a safe environment, empathetic listening skills, and diverse services to meet the individual needs of our clients. Medical and therapy services are provided in offices or through telehealth across Iowa.
Accepting new clients, appointments same week! Tami works with individuals age 14 to 64 and in previous roles she has worked in family medicine, pediatrics, and gastroenterology. When she began her career as an RN, she knew she wanted to work in the mental health field right away. During her clinicals, she met and worked with many patients experiencing mental health challenges and found this to be her passion. In addition, it’s important to her to help break down the stigma around mental health in general. She is a compassionate and down to earth individual, giving her a natural ability to form and build relationships with others.
Accepting new clients, appointments same week! Tami works with individuals age 14 to 64 and in previous roles she has worked in family medicine, pediatrics, and gastroenterology. When she began her career as an RN, she knew she wanted to work in the mental health field right away. During her clinicals, she met and worked with many patients experiencing mental health challenges and found this to be her passion. In addition, it’s important to her to help break down the stigma around mental health in general. She is a compassionate and down to earth individual, giving her a natural ability to form and build relationships with others.
Marquetta Williamson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I believe it's important to get to know you as an individual first. I am passionate about listening to you and working together with you to develop a plan that will best suit you. My initial evaluations are 60 minutes and follow ups are 30 minutes. I have over 5 years of mental health experience and over a decade of experience in the healthcare field. I have taken care of children, adolescents, adults and geriatric clients in acute crisis care who have various mental illness.
As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I believe it's important to get to know you as an individual first. I am passionate about listening to you and working together with you to develop a plan that will best suit you. My initial evaluations are 60 minutes and follow ups are 30 minutes. I have over 5 years of mental health experience and over a decade of experience in the healthcare field. I have taken care of children, adolescents, adults and geriatric clients in acute crisis care who have various mental illness.
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Rise [Risë | Risa | Reesa] Mitchell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
Not accepting new clients
I believe we all are trying to do the best we can with what we have and know. My treatment philosophy is to help you learn about mental illness, educate about medication options, and support you while you learn coping skills. I want to be a member of your team and make everyday life manageable, meaningful, and rewarding.
I believe we all are trying to do the best we can with what we have and know. My treatment philosophy is to help you learn about mental illness, educate about medication options, and support you while you learn coping skills. I want to be a member of your team and make everyday life manageable, meaningful, and rewarding.
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Culturally Sensitive Psychiatrists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.