Male Psychiatrists in Rapid City, SD

Photo of Jacob W Read - Complexity Care Mental Health Clinic, PMHNP, FNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Complexity Care Mental Health Clinic
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rapid City, SD 57702  (Online Only)
My journey to becoming a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) took a nontraditional route. Initially leaving school to work in construction, I later earned my GED, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives. This realization led me to pursue and obtain my degree from Vanderbilt University, marking the beginning of my career in mental health.
My journey to becoming a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) took a nontraditional route. Initially leaving school to work in construction, I later earned my GED, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives. This realization led me to pursue and obtain my degree from Vanderbilt University, marking the beginning of my career in mental health.
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Steven John Meek
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Rapid City, SD 57701
I have expertise in management of the comorbid dynamics of multiple psychiatric conditions of any severity level, including refractory difficult to treat conditions.
I have a passion for designing specialized treatment plans tailored to analyzing and caring for the root elements of mental health. My solution based focus and patient orientated treatment style has attained consistent results. I apply an array of treatment modalities supporting the biological, psychological, and social dynamics of mental health.
I have expertise in management of the comorbid dynamics of multiple psychiatric conditions of any severity level, including refractory difficult to treat conditions.
I have a passion for designing specialized treatment plans tailored to analyzing and caring for the root elements of mental health. My solution based focus and patient orientated treatment style has attained consistent results. I apply an array of treatment modalities supporting the biological, psychological, and social dynamics of mental health.
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Photo of Jesse Tucker, APRN, PMHNP, CARN-AP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jesse Tucker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, CARN-AP
Verified Verified
Rapid City, SD 57701  (Online Only)
This is why we provide access to medication management services, but also psychotherapy allowing us to understand the needs of the person without a focus solely on treating symptoms with medical interventions.
Jesse Tucker is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner that has been board certified in Psychiatric-Mental Health nursing, both for pediatric and adult populations. Jesse also obtained his post-graduate certification in addiction nursing. He enjoys working with those that are open to growth and ready for change. Vulnerability is embraced while still supporting accountability in the journey of wellness. He has almost 20 years of professional experience in the mental health industry and has been committed to helping others with passion.
This is why we provide access to medication management services, but also psychotherapy allowing us to understand the needs of the person without a focus solely on treating symptoms with medical interventions.
Jesse Tucker is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner that has been board certified in Psychiatric-Mental Health nursing, both for pediatric and adult populations. Jesse also obtained his post-graduate certification in addiction nursing. He enjoys working with those that are open to growth and ready for change. Vulnerability is embraced while still supporting accountability in the journey of wellness. He has almost 20 years of professional experience in the mental health industry and has been committed to helping others with passion.
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Male Psychiatrists

As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?

There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.

How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?

Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.

Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?

Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.

Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?

Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.