Psychiatrists in Taos County, NM
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Resolve Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taos, NM 87571 (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.
![Photo of Yvonne Amune, PMHNP, APRN-BC, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f18fd8b5-424f-4796-ba11-8b7f827b41ea/1/320x400.jpeg)
Yvonne Amune
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN-BC, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taos, NM 87571
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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Mind Haven Behavioral Clinic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taos, NM 87571 (Online Only)
Nonye Nwokoro is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. With a background in nursing and advanced training in psychiatric care, I am dedicated to promoting mental wellness and empowering my clients to achieve their optimal level of functioning. I prioritize active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental support in my interactions with clients. I also integrate psychoeducation and cognitive-behavioral strategies to empower clients to take an active role in their mental health recovery.
Nonye Nwokoro is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a passion for providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. With a background in nursing and advanced training in psychiatric care, I am dedicated to promoting mental wellness and empowering my clients to achieve their optimal level of functioning. I prioritize active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental support in my interactions with clients. I also integrate psychoeducation and cognitive-behavioral strategies to empower clients to take an active role in their mental health recovery.
Online Psychiatrists
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Chloe Griffith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (Online Only)
Chloe Griffith is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern College and later completed her Master's program at Vanderbilt University in 2017. Chloe aims to support her patients using personalized goals and education, brief cognitive behavioral techniques, and medications. She hopes to create an environment where clients feel empowered, connected, and valued.
Chloe Griffith is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She received her undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern College and later completed her Master's program at Vanderbilt University in 2017. Chloe aims to support her patients using personalized goals and education, brief cognitive behavioral techniques, and medications. She hopes to create an environment where clients feel empowered, connected, and valued.
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Ross A Brown is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Masters of Science and Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. For 15 years he worked in preventative cardiology and stroke neurology. He worked in social services at AIDS Services of Austin in Austin, TX providing case management to individuals with advanced HIV, then completed a postmaster certificate as a PMHNP at the University of New Mexico. 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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Masters of Science and Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was an Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist. For 15 years he worked in preventative cardiology and stroke neurology. He worked in social services at AIDS Services of Austin in Austin, TX providing case management to individuals with advanced HIV, then completed a postmaster certificate as a PMHNP at the University of New Mexico. 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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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.
![Photo of Lisa Frank, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6a01880f-3627-402d-9acb-2270c034fd70/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I am able to assist you with medications and/or therapy. I have practiced for 20+ years in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital programs, and residential settings. My speciality areas include depression, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and overall emotional well being. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQI+ community and strive to provide culturally competent care to marginalized populations. As an artist myself, I enjoy working with writers, visual artists, performers and creatives of all kinds. I also provide creativity coaching.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, I am able to assist you with medications and/or therapy. I have practiced for 20+ years in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital programs, and residential settings. My speciality areas include depression, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and overall emotional well being. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQI+ community and strive to provide culturally competent care to marginalized populations. As an artist myself, I enjoy working with writers, visual artists, performers and creatives of all kinds. I also provide creativity coaching.
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Healthier You, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNP, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507 (Online Only)
Providing comprehensive care including evidence-based medication management along with integrative, functional, lifestyle and holistic principles of practice. Our model works best with motivated people ready for change. At our core, we believe that people possess an incredible ability to grow throughout all stages of the lifespan. Clinical Care is ethical, & relies on an authentic, and respectful relationship between the provider and patient. We are your partners in health, and believe that you should participate actively and fully in your treatment goals because it is your life that is impacted by those decisions. Thank you!
Providing comprehensive care including evidence-based medication management along with integrative, functional, lifestyle and holistic principles of practice. Our model works best with motivated people ready for change. At our core, we believe that people possess an incredible ability to grow throughout all stages of the lifespan. Clinical Care is ethical, & relies on an authentic, and respectful relationship between the provider and patient. We are your partners in health, and believe that you should participate actively and fully in your treatment goals because it is your life that is impacted by those decisions. Thank you!
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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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Micaela B Strevay
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
Los Alamos, NM 87544 (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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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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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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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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Sound Mynd PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Online Only)
Do you feel depressed, anxious, angry, stuck, uncertain about your life and unable to cope? I am here to help. I offer talk therapy and medication management for Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. You won't wait long to see me; we can even meet online (Telehealth). I strive to offer a non-judgmental and healing space for you to make the changes you want. I strive to offer a safe and therapeutic environment to enable my patients to create the change they are seeking.
Do you feel depressed, anxious, angry, stuck, uncertain about your life and unable to cope? I am here to help. I offer talk therapy and medication management for Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and Schizophrenia. You won't wait long to see me; we can even meet online (Telehealth). I strive to offer a non-judgmental and healing space for you to make the changes you want. I strive to offer a safe and therapeutic environment to enable my patients to create the change they are seeking.
![Photo of Micaela B. Strevay, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5f9842f5-f89d-4893-ae1a-128b4d1ca395/1/320x400.png)
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.
![Photo of Dominique Sanders, PhD, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/da9a629c-07a1-4adc-b028-ed2d260bf96c/1/320x400.png)
Dominique Sanders
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Los Alamos, NM 87544 (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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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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Sharon R Carver
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Appointments available within 7 days! If you're struggling with the weight of depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, or substance abuse, and you've sought advice without finding the right answers, know that I'm here for you. I will bring an unbiased approach, blending traditional therapeutic techniques with careful medication management to create a personalized plan just for you. Let's embark on this journey together, overcoming challenges and shaping a path toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
Appointments available within 7 days! If you're struggling with the weight of depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, or substance abuse, and you've sought advice without finding the right answers, know that I'm here for you. I will bring an unbiased approach, blending traditional therapeutic techniques with careful medication management to create a personalized plan just for you. Let's embark on this journey together, overcoming challenges and shaping a path toward a brighter, more fulfilling life.
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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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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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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in Taos County, NM
< 10
Psychiatrists in Taos County, NM who prioritize treating:
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
100% | Psychosis |
100% | Bipolar Disorder |
100% | Sleep or Insomnia |
100% | Medication Management |
Average years in practice
6 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
100% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
67% | Aetna |
How Psychiatrists in Taos County, NM see their clients
66% | Online Only | |
34% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Taos County?
The Psychology Today Directory enables users to search specifically for psychiatrists by selecting the provider type from the drop-down menu, and filtering results by city, zip code, or the psychiatrist's name. The search results feature detailed profiles that outline each professional's treatment approach, areas of expertise, credentials, fees, payment options, and accepted insurance. Results include both psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), who hold advanced practice nursing degrees. Users can refine their search for a specific type of psychiatric provider using the "Provider Type" filter.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists dedicated to understanding, diagnosing, and treating brain disorders and mental health conditions. As physicians, they are trained to identify the often subtle biological factors underlying mental disorders and to monitor how mental health treatments may impact other physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medication and typically conduct shorter sessions that focus on medication management rather than intensive psychotherapy.
In contrast, psychologists are particularly attuned to the impact of early experiences on development, behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes. They often take a holistic approach to assessing and treating clients, considering aspects of personality and social functioning. Although psychologists cannot prescribe medication, they are frequently skilled in administering psychological tests—such as IQ tests, personality assessments, and behavioral evaluations—to assess an individual's functioning. Psychologists often engage in longer, more psychotherapy-focused sessions compared to psychiatrists.
In contrast, psychologists are particularly attuned to the impact of early experiences on development, behavior, emotions, and cognitive processes. They often take a holistic approach to assessing and treating clients, considering aspects of personality and social functioning. Although psychologists cannot prescribe medication, they are frequently skilled in administering psychological tests—such as IQ tests, personality assessments, and behavioral evaluations—to assess an individual's functioning. Psychologists often engage in longer, more psychotherapy-focused sessions compared to psychiatrists.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and what is the difference with a psychiatrist?
A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), also known as a mental health nurse practitioner or psychiatric nurse practitioner, is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced training in psychiatric care, earning at least a master’s degree in psychiatric nursing. To become Board-Certified (PMHNP-BC), psychiatric nurse practitioners must also pass a national exam that tests their clinical psychiatric knowledge.
Like psychiatrists, PMHNPs are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. However, PMHNPs and psychiatrists differ in their training experience. While PMHNPs can complete their credentialing requirements (full bachelor's and master's degree training) in as few as 6 years, psychiatrists often spend upwards of 12 years to complete their bachelor's, medical doctorate degree, and residency training requirements. Because of training differences, some states require PMHNPs to be supervised by or enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician in order to prescribe medication.
When deciding to work with a psychiatrist or PMHNP, clients should consider factors such therapeutic fit, cost, and availability. Psychiatrists may have more substantial training in treating more severe psychiatric conditions, as well as in providing more specialized treatment services, such as child psychiatry. However, psychiatrists may be inaccessible to some clients, as their cost and availability may be prohibitive. It can often be easier for clients to find a PMHNP with openings for new clients when compared to psychiatrists, and PMHNPs may also offer lower cost treatment options for clients looking to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Like psychiatrists, PMHNPs are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. However, PMHNPs and psychiatrists differ in their training experience. While PMHNPs can complete their credentialing requirements (full bachelor's and master's degree training) in as few as 6 years, psychiatrists often spend upwards of 12 years to complete their bachelor's, medical doctorate degree, and residency training requirements. Because of training differences, some states require PMHNPs to be supervised by or enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician in order to prescribe medication.
When deciding to work with a psychiatrist or PMHNP, clients should consider factors such therapeutic fit, cost, and availability. Psychiatrists may have more substantial training in treating more severe psychiatric conditions, as well as in providing more specialized treatment services, such as child psychiatry. However, psychiatrists may be inaccessible to some clients, as their cost and availability may be prohibitive. It can often be easier for clients to find a PMHNP with openings for new clients when compared to psychiatrists, and PMHNPs may also offer lower cost treatment options for clients looking to minimize out-of-pocket costs.
Can a psychiatrist or a PMHNP prescribe medication?
The Psychology Today directory features two primary types of psychiatric professionals: psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). Both are generally authorized to prescribe psychiatric medications. In 28 states, PMHNPs have full practice authority, allowing them to provide the complete spectrum of psychiatric care, including independent medication prescribing and management. In other states, however, PMHNPs are required to work under the supervision or in collaboration with a physician to prescribe medication. Both psychiatrists and PMHNPs may also offer additional services, such as psychotherapy, counseling, and care coordination, for clients seeking psychiatric care.
Do psychiatrists or PMHNPs offer therapy?
Both psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including traditional psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), pharmacotherapy, and, occasionally, various somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists and PMHNPs make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations.
While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most psychiatry sessions may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management; this is frequently the case for both psychiatrists and PMHNPs. However, medication providers who do not offer psychotherapy usually work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians who do offer these services, and they can refer clients seeking more traditional psychotherapy services to their care.
While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most psychiatry sessions may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management; this is frequently the case for both psychiatrists and PMHNPs. However, medication providers who do not offer psychotherapy usually work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians who do offer these services, and they can refer clients seeking more traditional psychotherapy services to their care.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist, a PMHNP, or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem and may be unaware of the differences in support provided by various mental health professionals. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider (PCP) first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the PCP may review their medical history and provide guidance or a referral to the appropriate type of provider.
A referral to a psychiatrist or PMHNP is most often made when a client is in need of psychiatric medication management or assessment. These professionals are specifically trained to prescribe psychiatric medications, when necessary, for a client; however, they generally do not provide supportive psychotherapy on an ongoing basis. A therapist or psychologist, in contrast, can provide supportive psychotherapy but is unable to prescribe medications. Because of their unique roles, some clients see both a medication prescriber (either a psychiatrist or PMHNP) and a therapist at the same time to address their psychiatric concerns holistically. Many psychiatrists and psychologists are very open to referring clients to other professionals if unable to meet the client's needs or if they think the client could use additional support from a different type of professional.
A referral to a psychiatrist or PMHNP is most often made when a client is in need of psychiatric medication management or assessment. These professionals are specifically trained to prescribe psychiatric medications, when necessary, for a client; however, they generally do not provide supportive psychotherapy on an ongoing basis. A therapist or psychologist, in contrast, can provide supportive psychotherapy but is unable to prescribe medications. Because of their unique roles, some clients see both a medication prescriber (either a psychiatrist or PMHNP) and a therapist at the same time to address their psychiatric concerns holistically. Many psychiatrists and psychologists are very open to referring clients to other professionals if unable to meet the client's needs or if they think the client could use additional support from a different type of professional.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist or a PMHNP?
A referral to a psychiatrist or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is often not required. However, consulting your primary care physician (PCP) first can be beneficial and may streamline the process of getting the care you need. Your PCP can help determine whether psychiatric care is necessary or if another type of mental health support might be more appropriate. Additionally, some insurance plans require a PCP referral to cover part or all of the costs associated with seeing a specialist. Obtaining a referral can also expedite the appointment process, particularly in areas with provider shortages or for clients seeking specialists in fields like child psychiatry.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed professional?
Yes, all professionals listed in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory are licensed to provide mental health services in the state(s) where they practice. The directory includes a variety of providers such as psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), physician assistants, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Each provider must hold a valid license issued by their state regulatory body to be listed. In addition, Psychology Today offers a verification process for certain providers, signified by a 'Verified' symbol next to their profile. This badge indicates that the provider’s primary credential or license has been independently verified by Psychology Today.