ADHD Psychiatrists in Baton Rouge, LA
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Warner's office also offers specialized testing for ADD/ADHD.
Board certified psychiatrist here in the Baton Rouge area providing the highest level of mental health service. In addition to psychiatric care which includes medication management and education Dr. Warner also provides services for addition through the usage of Suboxone to those truly motivated for sobriety.
Warner's office also offers specialized testing for ADD/ADHD.
Board certified psychiatrist here in the Baton Rouge area providing the highest level of mental health service. In addition to psychiatric care which includes medication management and education Dr. Warner also provides services for addition through the usage of Suboxone to those truly motivated for sobriety.
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Crystal Hebert
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
My goal is to help you peel away the layers of mental health issues so that you can be wholly YOU! Although you may struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc, your diagnosis does not define you.
Crystal Hebert is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Baton Rouge Louisiana. She provides an integrative mental health perspective and has experience caring for a wide range of diagnoses across the lifespan. Crystal has over 13 years of combined nursing experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She enjoys working with neuro-divergent adolescents and young adults and serves as a guide in navigating obstacles.
My goal is to help you peel away the layers of mental health issues so that you can be wholly YOU! Although you may struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc, your diagnosis does not define you.
Crystal Hebert is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Baton Rouge Louisiana. She provides an integrative mental health perspective and has experience caring for a wide range of diagnoses across the lifespan. Crystal has over 13 years of combined nursing experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She enjoys working with neuro-divergent adolescents and young adults and serves as a guide in navigating obstacles.
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I treat patients with a variety of mental health issues, such as Mood Disorders, including Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD. I like to work at problems from various angles, which often includes working with patients to assess and treat their physical, emotional, spiritual, and social issues.
I treat patients with a variety of mental health issues, such as Mood Disorders, including Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD. I like to work at problems from various angles, which often includes working with patients to assess and treat their physical, emotional, spiritual, and social issues.
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Katasha Draper
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Resilient Minds Behavioral Health knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a client at Resilient Minds Behavioral Health, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically to treat ADHD, Weight loss, stress/anxiety or insomnia. We offer convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, and an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider.
Resilient Minds Behavioral Health knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a client at Resilient Minds Behavioral Health, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically to treat ADHD, Weight loss, stress/anxiety or insomnia. We offer convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, and an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider.
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I provide quality, compassionate mental health care to individuals, families, and communities coping with mental conditions/disorders, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and more, through conducting a comprehensive assessment, medication management and education.
Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we may feel like things will not improve or consider choosing the option of giving up. Some life experiences may have you feeling unworthy, disconnected, or extremely drained. Those symptoms could inhibit the development of healthy relationships and prevent you from functioning at your highest potential. I am pleased to inform you that help is available and easily accessible through telehealth services. I am capable and willing to establish a trustworthy rapport with you that enhances your life.
I provide quality, compassionate mental health care to individuals, families, and communities coping with mental conditions/disorders, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and more, through conducting a comprehensive assessment, medication management and education.
Life has its ups and downs, and sometimes we may feel like things will not improve or consider choosing the option of giving up. Some life experiences may have you feeling unworthy, disconnected, or extremely drained. Those symptoms could inhibit the development of healthy relationships and prevent you from functioning at your highest potential. I am pleased to inform you that help is available and easily accessible through telehealth services. I am capable and willing to establish a trustworthy rapport with you that enhances your life.
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Always Hope LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PHMNPBC, NP-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (Online Only)
I have been treating patients for a diverse range of diagnoses that include, but not limited to depression, bipolar, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, addiction, trauma, and numerous other co-current medical disorders.
I am New York transplant who received his Masters degree as a Nurse Practitioner from South University in Savannah Georgia and then went on to pursue a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Chamberlain University. I am nationally board certified in Psychiatric/Mental/Behavioral medicine, Family Medicine, and Emergency medicine. I practice in 3 locations Baton Rouge, Metairie and the Prairieville Office. I believe that mental health is the foundation for physical health. Working as a team with the other medical providers, I want to help patients build that strong foundation.
I have been treating patients for a diverse range of diagnoses that include, but not limited to depression, bipolar, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, addiction, trauma, and numerous other co-current medical disorders.
I am New York transplant who received his Masters degree as a Nurse Practitioner from South University in Savannah Georgia and then went on to pursue a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Chamberlain University. I am nationally board certified in Psychiatric/Mental/Behavioral medicine, Family Medicine, and Emergency medicine. I practice in 3 locations Baton Rouge, Metairie and the Prairieville Office. I believe that mental health is the foundation for physical health. Working as a team with the other medical providers, I want to help patients build that strong foundation.
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Hello! My name is Carol Darr. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and medication management. I treat patients with many types of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and ADHD. I take a holistic approach to providing mental health care using a biopsychosocial model which considers biological, social and psychological factors and their complex interactions in order to understand health, illness and the best way to deliver mental healthcare.
Hello! My name is Carol Darr. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and medication management. I treat patients with many types of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and ADHD. I take a holistic approach to providing mental health care using a biopsychosocial model which considers biological, social and psychological factors and their complex interactions in order to understand health, illness and the best way to deliver mental healthcare.
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Trenice Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 (Online Only)
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a family practice nurse practitioner and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have practiced for several years in family practice and mental health services and strongly believe in the importance of mental healthcare. I am thrilled to be treating each person holistically and individually. I am comfortable diagnosing and treating patients struggling with depression, anxiety/panic, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, Eating disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with dual certification as a family practice nurse practitioner and I also obtained my Doctor of Nursing practice degree. I have practiced for several years in family practice and mental health services and strongly believe in the importance of mental healthcare. I am thrilled to be treating each person holistically and individually. I am comfortable diagnosing and treating patients struggling with depression, anxiety/panic, insomnia, PTSD, PMDD, Eating disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
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I am a Louisiana native and received my MSN from the University of South Alabama. I am board certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with various diagnoses including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood, and psychotic disorders. My background includes emergency room/critical care nurse at Level I & II trauma centers, inpatient psychiatry nursing as well as a variety of other healthcare settings. I have a passion for helping those with their mental health. I utilize a holistic, evidence-based approach with my patients.
I am a Louisiana native and received my MSN from the University of South Alabama. I am board certified as a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with various diagnoses including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood, and psychotic disorders. My background includes emergency room/critical care nurse at Level I & II trauma centers, inpatient psychiatry nursing as well as a variety of other healthcare settings. I have a passion for helping those with their mental health. I utilize a holistic, evidence-based approach with my patients.
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Dr. Mejia has comprehensive experience in diagnosing and treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety & panic disorders, phobias, psychoses, stress-induced adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, adult ADD/ADHD, and substance use disorders. He is a bilingual Spanish-speaking physician who provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to individual patient needs, including attention to each patient's personal history and their particular concerns about, or fears of, medications. He approaches each client with patience, warmth, understanding, and helpful explanations that facilitate treatment and the patient's own sense of comfort and trust.
Dr. Mejia has comprehensive experience in diagnosing and treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety & panic disorders, phobias, psychoses, stress-induced adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, adult ADD/ADHD, and substance use disorders. He is a bilingual Spanish-speaking physician who provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to individual patient needs, including attention to each patient's personal history and their particular concerns about, or fears of, medications. He approaches each client with patience, warmth, understanding, and helpful explanations that facilitate treatment and the patient's own sense of comfort and trust.
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Kay Williams
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (Online Only)
Are you trying to find solace in your life? Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed? Are you having issues with day-to-day functioning? I aim to help you help yourself. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I will work with you collaboratively to assist with managing and improving your quality of life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and ADHD. My services include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating tailored to the individual as a whole, including medication management and psychotherapy. My goal is to provide individualized, holistic, high-quality care tailored to you, driven with care and compassion.
Are you trying to find solace in your life? Are you feeling stressed, anxious, depressed? Are you having issues with day-to-day functioning? I aim to help you help yourself. As a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I will work with you collaboratively to assist with managing and improving your quality of life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and ADHD. My services include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating tailored to the individual as a whole, including medication management and psychotherapy. My goal is to provide individualized, holistic, high-quality care tailored to you, driven with care and compassion.
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Katherine Perkins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, PNP-BC
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
We evaluate and treat mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance abuse and ADHD.
I understand that life can become overwhelming when our mental health is suffering. I also understand that when our mental health is not optimal it can be hard to navigate life. It can affect many areas of our lives including our relationships, employment, sleep and appetite. I believe in treating every patient with dignity and respect, and meeting them where they are. I also believe that listening to our patient's needs is an essential element in developing their personalized treatment plan.
We evaluate and treat mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance abuse and ADHD.
I understand that life can become overwhelming when our mental health is suffering. I also understand that when our mental health is not optimal it can be hard to navigate life. It can affect many areas of our lives including our relationships, employment, sleep and appetite. I believe in treating every patient with dignity and respect, and meeting them where they are. I also believe that listening to our patient's needs is an essential element in developing their personalized treatment plan.
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Dr. Shantell Jackson-Burns
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Burns specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients suffering from various mental illnesses including, but not limited to, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Dr. Burns is a doctoral-prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering medication management and office based medication assisted treatment services. By offering evidence-based, patient-centered services, Dr. Burns strives to help patients reach their optimal state of mental wellness.
Burns specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients suffering from various mental illnesses including, but not limited to, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Dr. Burns is a doctoral-prepared Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering medication management and office based medication assisted treatment services. By offering evidence-based, patient-centered services, Dr. Burns strives to help patients reach their optimal state of mental wellness.
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Ashley Pollard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (Online Only)
I have been a nurse for 15 years and am Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with people with a variety of struggles, including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and ADHD. I love to work with people of all backgrounds, but strive to offer a space space for Black/Latinx/POC, LGBTQIA+ populations. I am currently serving clients in Louisiana.
I have been a nurse for 15 years and am Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with people with a variety of struggles, including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and ADHD. I love to work with people of all backgrounds, but strive to offer a space space for Black/Latinx/POC, LGBTQIA+ populations. I am currently serving clients in Louisiana.
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Brittany Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Dr. Brittany Johnson. I specialize in supporting clients dealing with ADHD, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I am thankful and excited that you chose to entrust me with your peace of mind. My goal is to bring you quality mental healthcare right from the comfort of your home using telemedicine ONLY. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
Hi, my name is Dr. Brittany Johnson. I specialize in supporting clients dealing with ADHD, mood disorders, and personality disorders. I am thankful and excited that you chose to entrust me with your peace of mind. My goal is to bring you quality mental healthcare right from the comfort of your home using telemedicine ONLY. Book with me now by clicking on my website.
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Always Hope LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Jill Mutavdzic has been an RN for over 18 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology, before returning to school to become an RN. She was born and raised in New Orleans and moved to Madisonville, La. after Katrina where she raised her three daughters. She recently moved to Baton Rouge to be closer to her girls who all are students at LSU.
Jill Mutavdzic has been an RN for over 18 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology, before returning to school to become an RN. She was born and raised in New Orleans and moved to Madisonville, La. after Katrina where she raised her three daughters. She recently moved to Baton Rouge to be closer to her girls who all are students at LSU.
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Mending Minds Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Demeka Underwood, PMHNP-BC brings a decade of psychiatric nursing experience to her role. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she collaborates closely with patients, offering medication management and psychotherapy for mental health concerns. Demeka earned her master's from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020, her bachelor's from Franciscan of Our Lady in 2019, and her Associates from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2012. Before joining Southeast Community Health Systems, she worked in various nursing roles, including medical-surgical, mother/baby, and pediatric nursing.
Demeka Underwood, PMHNP-BC brings a decade of psychiatric nursing experience to her role. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, she collaborates closely with patients, offering medication management and psychotherapy for mental health concerns. Demeka earned her master's from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020, her bachelor's from Franciscan of Our Lady in 2019, and her Associates from Our Lady of the Lake College in 2012. Before joining Southeast Community Health Systems, she worked in various nursing roles, including medical-surgical, mother/baby, and pediatric nursing.
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Ellen Grappe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70805 (Online Only)
Ellen is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Ellen began her education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, receiving a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience. During this time, she contributed to research on schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression, and the effect of adverse childhood experiences on mental health. She completed her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in nursing from Northwestern State University in Louisiana.
Ellen is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Ellen began her education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, receiving a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience. During this time, she contributed to research on schizophrenia, treatment-resistant depression, and the effect of adverse childhood experiences on mental health. She completed her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in nursing from Northwestern State University in Louisiana.
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Cristina Evans
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (Online Only)
Cristina is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan. Cristina possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Cristina’s role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, and medication provider.
Cristina is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan. Cristina possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition. As a PMHNP, Cristina’s role is multifaceted, including educator, mental health advocate, and medication provider.
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Abigail Speights Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Abigail has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, both psychiatric and medical. As an experienced healthcare provider, Abigail utilizes her 8 years of experience to assist her patients in improving their quality of life. Abigail provides medication management. It is her goal to help identify the root causes of her patient’s current symptoms by extensive lab testing, ordering genetic testing, and a thorough evaluation. Abigail has developed a referral network with trusted therapists when ongoing therapy is needed. Abigail believes that working together as a team is the best approach to gain successful outcomes for her patients.
Abigail has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, both psychiatric and medical. As an experienced healthcare provider, Abigail utilizes her 8 years of experience to assist her patients in improving their quality of life. Abigail provides medication management. It is her goal to help identify the root causes of her patient’s current symptoms by extensive lab testing, ordering genetic testing, and a thorough evaluation. Abigail has developed a referral network with trusted therapists when ongoing therapy is needed. Abigail believes that working together as a team is the best approach to gain successful outcomes for her patients.
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You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.