Telepsychiatry for Santa Fe, NM
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Micaela B. Strevay
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Micaela! I'm a former flight nurse with a proven track record in the hospital and healthcare sector. My strengths lie in Emergency Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Transport Nursing, Prehospital Care & Transport, and delivering top-notch customer service. My path to becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is rooted in my aspiration to aid individuals in achieving not only physical but also mental well-being. The body's equilibrium depends on harmony between the physical and mental aspects, and I'm here to support your journey to thriving.
Hello, I'm Micaela! I'm a former flight nurse with a proven track record in the hospital and healthcare sector. My strengths lie in Emergency Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Transport Nursing, Prehospital Care & Transport, and delivering top-notch customer service. My path to becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is rooted in my aspiration to aid individuals in achieving not only physical but also mental well-being. The body's equilibrium depends on harmony between the physical and mental aspects, and I'm here to support your journey to thriving.
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My approach is well-suited for people who want to understand themselves at a deeper level and discover greater meaning, purpose, and creative fulfillment. I listen for dynamics that impact your life, such as intergenerational and archetypal patterns. We will establish an approach that best suits your needs building a relationship that supports safety and trust. We may explore culture, ancestral lineage, dreams, and myths to strengthen resources and live from a more authentic self. In addition to psychotherapy, I am licensed to prescribe medication and offer that as part of therapy when appropriate.
My approach is well-suited for people who want to understand themselves at a deeper level and discover greater meaning, purpose, and creative fulfillment. I listen for dynamics that impact your life, such as intergenerational and archetypal patterns. We will establish an approach that best suits your needs building a relationship that supports safety and trust. We may explore culture, ancestral lineage, dreams, and myths to strengthen resources and live from a more authentic self. In addition to psychotherapy, I am licensed to prescribe medication and offer that as part of therapy when appropriate.
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Ferdinand Akoko
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (Online Only)
Dr. Ferdinand Akoko is a board certified psychiatric and mental health Nurse practitioner. He has over 13 years of experience working in healthcare. He has worked with the most complex mental health clients including veterans and prison population. Freddy believes in an integrative approach to mental health treatment and the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and soul. He believes that the proper medications plus the right tools equal the correct response.
Dr. Ferdinand Akoko is a board certified psychiatric and mental health Nurse practitioner. He has over 13 years of experience working in healthcare. He has worked with the most complex mental health clients including veterans and prison population. Freddy believes in an integrative approach to mental health treatment and the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and soul. He believes that the proper medications plus the right tools equal the correct response.
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Harvard Trained Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. My mission is to provide wise, thoughtful, and meaningful care that will serve my patients, endeavoring to promote health, contentment, and joy whenever possible. Investigation and discovery were a part of my childhood and are integral to my person. The scope and content of my vision is directly a result of continuous exploration and desire to reflect on experience. My curiosity about the world and its people has been nourished by a liberal arts education, playing Ice Hockey at Dartmouth, by extensive travel, and by working in a multitude of cross cultural clinical settings
Harvard Trained Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. My mission is to provide wise, thoughtful, and meaningful care that will serve my patients, endeavoring to promote health, contentment, and joy whenever possible. Investigation and discovery were a part of my childhood and are integral to my person. The scope and content of my vision is directly a result of continuous exploration and desire to reflect on experience. My curiosity about the world and its people has been nourished by a liberal arts education, playing Ice Hockey at Dartmouth, by extensive travel, and by working in a multitude of cross cultural clinical settings
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Kristin Kenyon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I can assist you with psychotherapy and/or medications. Medications and therapy can help move you from discomfort toward relief and positive changes in your life. When choosing a style of therapy, it’s important to examine your unique needs. Maybe you want a sense of security, to be calmer, to feel in control, to have more energy, or to have better relationships? Maybe you want to be free from the aftereffects of trauma? Or maybe you want to change an unhealthy habit or achieve personal growth? Through therapy, we can work together to help you achieve your goals.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I can assist you with psychotherapy and/or medications. Medications and therapy can help move you from discomfort toward relief and positive changes in your life. When choosing a style of therapy, it’s important to examine your unique needs. Maybe you want a sense of security, to be calmer, to feel in control, to have more energy, or to have better relationships? Maybe you want to be free from the aftereffects of trauma? Or maybe you want to change an unhealthy habit or achieve personal growth? Through therapy, we can work together to help you achieve your goals.
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Holistic Psychiatry by Sudha Rani Kailas
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87501
It is my great honor to work with highly sensitive, intense and intuitive, gifted people. Our elemental blueprint provides a focus for healing and rejuvenation of the body, in order to clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the soul's path of progression. In this field of personalized medicine, we will develop a comprehensive treatment plan for your personal needs from a balance of modern science and the spirituality of natural medicine. Together, we will embark on a heartfelt exploration of the vast wisdom of healing intelligence that resides deeply within us all.
It is my great honor to work with highly sensitive, intense and intuitive, gifted people. Our elemental blueprint provides a focus for healing and rejuvenation of the body, in order to clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the soul's path of progression. In this field of personalized medicine, we will develop a comprehensive treatment plan for your personal needs from a balance of modern science and the spirituality of natural medicine. Together, we will embark on a heartfelt exploration of the vast wisdom of healing intelligence that resides deeply within us all.
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MindCalm Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, CNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Online Only)
I am a prescribing psychiatric nurse practitioner with additional background/certifications in critical/emergency care. I have two doctoral candidacies (Nursing and Law), & a degree in Health Services Admin. All have been helpful in advocating for my patients & understanding complex medical conditions affecting mental health. I’ve 20 yrs of experience working with all ages, and currently treat age 5 to 64 and offer telehealth to all areas of New Mexico. I treat children, adolescents & young adults. I also offer therapy & integrative/holistic psychiatry approaches. I’m able to prescribe all medications.
I am a prescribing psychiatric nurse practitioner with additional background/certifications in critical/emergency care. I have two doctoral candidacies (Nursing and Law), & a degree in Health Services Admin. All have been helpful in advocating for my patients & understanding complex medical conditions affecting mental health. I’ve 20 yrs of experience working with all ages, and currently treat age 5 to 64 and offer telehealth to all areas of New Mexico. I treat children, adolescents & young adults. I also offer therapy & integrative/holistic psychiatry approaches. I’m able to prescribe all medications.
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Our health is affected by our genetic code, our epigenetics, our upbringing, what we eat, our relationships, what we think and what we do. We are a complex combination of Body, Mind and Spirit and express health through a balanced integration of all three. Using a holistic approach, I will examine past medical and psychiatric history, clinical presentation, laboratory results and genetic studies to create an individualized treatment plan designed to promote optimal health and improve psychiatric outcomes.
Our health is affected by our genetic code, our epigenetics, our upbringing, what we eat, our relationships, what we think and what we do. We are a complex combination of Body, Mind and Spirit and express health through a balanced integration of all three. Using a holistic approach, I will examine past medical and psychiatric history, clinical presentation, laboratory results and genetic studies to create an individualized treatment plan designed to promote optimal health and improve psychiatric outcomes.
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Holly Barnes Ford
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
Renew Psych Services, LLC in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. Holly Barnes Ford, PMHNP-BC, owner and primary provider at Renew Psych Services, LLC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic approach, providing mental health treatment for all people ages 20 and older. Renew Psych Services, LLC is accepting new patients and treating mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Renew Psych Services, LLC in Santa Fe, New Mexico, provides compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. Holly Barnes Ford, PMHNP-BC, owner and primary provider at Renew Psych Services, LLC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who takes a holistic approach, providing mental health treatment for all people ages 20 and older. Renew Psych Services, LLC is accepting new patients and treating mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Mental Wealth of NM, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering medication management as well as supportive talk therapy. My goal is to treat mental health needs with comprehensive, compassionate, and holistic care. I follow a lifestyle medicine approach which acknowledges the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I strive to build a connection with my patients and provide supportive resources which build hope and empower those I work with.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering medication management as well as supportive talk therapy. My goal is to treat mental health needs with comprehensive, compassionate, and holistic care. I follow a lifestyle medicine approach which acknowledges the connection between mind, body, and spirit. I strive to build a connection with my patients and provide supportive resources which build hope and empower those I work with.
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Healthier You, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (Online Only)
Providing medication management for both psychiatric and substance use disorders. We work best with people ready for change and believe that if motivated, people possess an incredible ability to grow throughout all stages of the lifespan. Clinical Care is Evidence-Based, ethical and relies on an authentic, and respectful relationship between the provider and patient. Personal growth often occurs in a safe, non-judgmental environment that considers social & cultural influences that impact your health beliefs. We are your partner in health, and believe that you should participate fully in your healthcare treatment goals and plan.
Providing medication management for both psychiatric and substance use disorders. We work best with people ready for change and believe that if motivated, people possess an incredible ability to grow throughout all stages of the lifespan. Clinical Care is Evidence-Based, ethical and relies on an authentic, and respectful relationship between the provider and patient. Personal growth often occurs in a safe, non-judgmental environment that considers social & cultural influences that impact your health beliefs. We are your partner in health, and believe that you should participate fully in your healthcare treatment goals and plan.
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At Your Service Psychiatry, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, DNP
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87500
100% Online Visit. Schedule ONLINE: AtYourServicePsychiatry.com You finally decide it's time to get some help. You don't have time to take out of your day for a visit. With AtYourServicePsychiatry.com, we offer video visits from your computer or phone with prescription medications sent electronically to your pharmacy. Telepsychiatry is an easier way to get care from the privacy of your home. Online ADHD Care, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder.
100% Online Visit. Schedule ONLINE: AtYourServicePsychiatry.com You finally decide it's time to get some help. You don't have time to take out of your day for a visit. With AtYourServicePsychiatry.com, we offer video visits from your computer or phone with prescription medications sent electronically to your pharmacy. Telepsychiatry is an easier way to get care from the privacy of your home. Online ADHD Care, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder.
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Davonna Wilson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing overwhelming negative emotions? Sadness, worry, shame, or guilt? You know you are ready for a change but you are unsure of how to start feeling better. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer a safe space to overcome individual challenges. Sessions with me will involve a true connection, this is my favorite part of working in mental health. I will earn your trust and together, we will develop a treatment plan that propels you towards wellness. As a nurse practitioner trained in both physical and mental health, your treatment plan will include personalized care for your whole being.
Are you experiencing overwhelming negative emotions? Sadness, worry, shame, or guilt? You know you are ready for a change but you are unsure of how to start feeling better. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer a safe space to overcome individual challenges. Sessions with me will involve a true connection, this is my favorite part of working in mental health. I will earn your trust and together, we will develop a treatment plan that propels you towards wellness. As a nurse practitioner trained in both physical and mental health, your treatment plan will include personalized care for your whole being.
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Dominique Sanders
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
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Marcus L Robinson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Same week appointments are available. Have you been struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, body image, weight management, 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.
Same week appointments are available. Have you been struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, body image, weight management, 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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Ross A Brown is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). He holds a Masters of Science and Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin, where he completed studies as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. For fifteen years he worked in preventative cardiology and stroke neurology, then went on to complete his postmaster certificate as a PMHNP at the University of New Mexico. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, he cares for patients ages sixteen and older with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders and specializes in LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health care.
Ross A Brown is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). He holds a Masters of Science and Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin, where he completed studies as an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. For fifteen years he worked in preventative cardiology and stroke neurology, then went on to complete his postmaster certificate as a PMHNP at the University of New Mexico. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, he cares for patients ages sixteen and older with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders and specializes in LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health care.
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The Healed Mind Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Alvin Ndubuisi is a board certified psychiatric mental health NP. He has been in practice for over 5 years. He takes patient care, views, and opinions regarding their mental health management very seriously. His practice is evidenced- based, and using holistic approach, comes up with the best treatment plan that is uniquely tailored to the patient.
Alvin Ndubuisi is a board certified psychiatric mental health NP. He has been in practice for over 5 years. He takes patient care, views, and opinions regarding their mental health management very seriously. His practice is evidenced- based, and using holistic approach, comes up with the best treatment plan that is uniquely tailored to the patient.
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Resolve Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Online Only)
We specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and DMDD in children, teen/adolescents, and adults. We treat a small group of clients and focus on personalization of services, in the comfort of your home. Allow us to provide quality telepsychiatry to you or your child.
We specialize in Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and DMDD in children, teen/adolescents, and adults. We treat a small group of clients and focus on personalization of services, in the comfort of your home. Allow us to provide quality telepsychiatry to you or your child.
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Telepsych 4 You, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Halima Goodwin, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC is a Doctoral prepared, nationally certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has served the nursing field with an emphasis in pediatric primary care and mental health for 20 years.
Halima Goodwin, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC is a Doctoral prepared, nationally certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has served the nursing field with an emphasis in pediatric primary care and mental health for 20 years.
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Yvonne Amune
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN-BC, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87504
My clinical focus is on holistic and patient centered care for adults and adolescents, with special attention given to treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress related disorders, as well as substance use disorder. Further, I am trained in motivational interviewing which I find to be effective tools in understanding and treating these issues. I believe in taking a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping my patients reach their goals. My practice emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship to facilitate the process of healing.
My clinical focus is on holistic and patient centered care for adults and adolescents, with special attention given to treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress related disorders, as well as substance use disorder. Further, I am trained in motivational interviewing which I find to be effective tools in understanding and treating these issues. I believe in taking a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping my patients reach their goals. My practice emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship to facilitate the process of healing.
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Online Psychiatrists
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.