Psychiatrists in Madison, WI
Cynthia La Morgese MD Healing, LLC
Psychiatrist, MD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53719
Not accepting new clients
I am eager to work with patients who want to move from “surviving” into “thriving” and are willing to do the work needed to make lasting change.
I am eager to work with patients who want to move from “surviving” into “thriving” and are willing to do the work needed to make lasting change.
Mental Health for Women: Medication Management
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, APNP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53716
I provide counseling and psychiatric medication management. I am also a Mindfulness practitioner and teach Mindfulness Meditation which is enormously beneficial for well-being and healing from within. I collaborate with the person I see regarding medication options. It's important that I understand my patient's story and experience in order to select appropriate medication/s. My specialities includes working with people with anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders (ADD), mood disorders such as depression, and PTSD.
I provide counseling and psychiatric medication management. I am also a Mindfulness practitioner and teach Mindfulness Meditation which is enormously beneficial for well-being and healing from within. I collaborate with the person I see regarding medication options. It's important that I understand my patient's story and experience in order to select appropriate medication/s. My specialities includes working with people with anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders (ADD), mood disorders such as depression, and PTSD.
I am a psychiatrist who has been practicing since 1997, specializing in psychoanalytic therapy and psychopharmacology. I am currently entering my 4th year at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute for psychoanalytic training as of June 2024. I utilize other modalities including cognitive-behavioral techniques, and have extensive experience with psychopharmacology. I work within a confidential setting in my own private practice and enjoy meeting my clients "where they are", respecting each individual's needs, concerns and comfort level. My approach centers around honoring collaboration as fundamental to healing and growth.
I am a psychiatrist who has been practicing since 1997, specializing in psychoanalytic therapy and psychopharmacology. I am currently entering my 4th year at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute for psychoanalytic training as of June 2024. I utilize other modalities including cognitive-behavioral techniques, and have extensive experience with psychopharmacology. I work within a confidential setting in my own private practice and enjoy meeting my clients "where they are", respecting each individual's needs, concerns and comfort level. My approach centers around honoring collaboration as fundamental to healing and growth.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
I would like to help people struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or ADHD.
I would like to help people struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, or ADHD.
Victoria Lea Fueger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, RN, BSN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53718
Hello! I’m Victoria, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I am passionate about offering support to individuals and couples as they navigate life's challenges. My approach emphasizes the importance of establishing meaningful connections and fostering self-awareness. As part of this, I can also work with you to assess the potential benefits and risks of medication. It is important to me that you are an active collaborator in your care. Together, we can determine the most effective path for your specific needs.
Hello! I’m Victoria, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I am passionate about offering support to individuals and couples as they navigate life's challenges. My approach emphasizes the importance of establishing meaningful connections and fostering self-awareness. As part of this, I can also work with you to assess the potential benefits and risks of medication. It is important to me that you are an active collaborator in your care. Together, we can determine the most effective path for your specific needs.
Wanting comprehensive and holistic mental health care? My approach is tailored to understand and address your specific needs and challenges and goes beyond medication management, incorporating depth psychotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and tangible skills to confront the demands of life today. I focus on treating the whole person, empowering individuals, parents, and families to overcome challenges and achieve growth and well-being. Find out more at centeredpsychiatry.org.
Wanting comprehensive and holistic mental health care? My approach is tailored to understand and address your specific needs and challenges and goes beyond medication management, incorporating depth psychotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and tangible skills to confront the demands of life today. I focus on treating the whole person, empowering individuals, parents, and families to overcome challenges and achieve growth and well-being. Find out more at centeredpsychiatry.org.
I'm Allison Barton, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner located in Madison, WI. I am accepting new clients. I prescribe psychiatric medications and provide therapy. I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which is a therapy used to treat PTSD, anxiety, self esteem concerns, and panic. I have experience serving individuals with diverse psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and substance use.
I'm Allison Barton, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner located in Madison, WI. I am accepting new clients. I prescribe psychiatric medications and provide therapy. I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which is a therapy used to treat PTSD, anxiety, self esteem concerns, and panic. I have experience serving individuals with diverse psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and substance use.
Elizabeth C Armstrong
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53718
Not accepting new clients
Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and nursing assistant. I have worked with a large population of people over those 19 years and would love to help you out in a non-judgmental way.
Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and nursing assistant. I have worked with a large population of people over those 19 years and would love to help you out in a non-judgmental way.
Shyleena Dettinger
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711
I work with patients to understand their concerns, needs, and goals. Ideally we work collaboratively toward the best plan of care and positive outcomes. My goal is to have a comfortable and open provider/patient relationship and have you leaving appointments feeling better.
I work with patients to understand their concerns, needs, and goals. Ideally we work collaboratively toward the best plan of care and positive outcomes. My goal is to have a comfortable and open provider/patient relationship and have you leaving appointments feeling better.
We are a network of psychiatric prescribers including physicians, GP psychiatric prescribers, and NPs, serving throughout Wisconsin. When you come in to our clinic or we see you via telehealth, we assist our patients and clients by working collaboratively with them to reach their treatment goals. We specialize in medication management & therapy for stress, OCD, anxiety, and ADHD management. We are also passionate about working with our college and graduate students, working professionals, and LGBTQ+ community.
We are a network of psychiatric prescribers including physicians, GP psychiatric prescribers, and NPs, serving throughout Wisconsin. When you come in to our clinic or we see you via telehealth, we assist our patients and clients by working collaboratively with them to reach their treatment goals. We specialize in medication management & therapy for stress, OCD, anxiety, and ADHD management. We are also passionate about working with our college and graduate students, working professionals, and LGBTQ+ community.
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Psychiatric Nurse, APNP, FNP-BC, ADC-C, ADHD, CCSP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53719
Kelly Pickens is an ADHD Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who works with adults and older adolescents with ADHD. She has extensive training in the underlying mechanisms of ADHD. Kelly understands the struggles people with ADHD experience, which go way beyond not being able to pay attention. There is a lot of misinformation and negative bias about ADHD among the public, in the media, and even in the clinical setting. People face significant challenges when trying to find a provider/doctor/clinician who fully understands ADHD and can diagnose and effectively treat the disorder with expertise and compassion.
Kelly Pickens is an ADHD Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who works with adults and older adolescents with ADHD. She has extensive training in the underlying mechanisms of ADHD. Kelly understands the struggles people with ADHD experience, which go way beyond not being able to pay attention. There is a lot of misinformation and negative bias about ADHD among the public, in the media, and even in the clinical setting. People face significant challenges when trying to find a provider/doctor/clinician who fully understands ADHD and can diagnose and effectively treat the disorder with expertise and compassion.
Monika Zawadzka is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2017. Monika believes she can help her clients by listening to their concerns, educating them about their illness and medications, and by including them in the process of developing a treatment plan. They are more likely to respond better to treatment when they understand it and when they are a part of the team. Outside of work, Monika enjoys hiking, biking, reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends.
Monika Zawadzka is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2017. Monika believes she can help her clients by listening to their concerns, educating them about their illness and medications, and by including them in the process of developing a treatment plan. They are more likely to respond better to treatment when they understand it and when they are a part of the team. Outside of work, Monika enjoys hiking, biking, reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends.
During initial visits, I provide a thorough examination of the psychological, physiological, and social etiologies of a patient's symptoms. With that foundation, I can offer the most appropriate and beneficial recommendations for pharmacotherapy and counseling. My holistic clinical approach encompasses the mind-body connection. I incorporate into my recommendations on compassion and mindfulness practices, proper nutrition and sleep, joyful movement, as well as medication in the creation and maintenance of overall well-being.
During initial visits, I provide a thorough examination of the psychological, physiological, and social etiologies of a patient's symptoms. With that foundation, I can offer the most appropriate and beneficial recommendations for pharmacotherapy and counseling. My holistic clinical approach encompasses the mind-body connection. I incorporate into my recommendations on compassion and mindfulness practices, proper nutrition and sleep, joyful movement, as well as medication in the creation and maintenance of overall well-being.
Have you ever felt rushed through a mental health visit? Have you ever felt like "just" a diagnosis or collection of symptoms? You are more than that: You are a complex and whole human being and you have a right to be seen. I am committed to establishing a deep level of trust with each client, which I hope will serve as the foundation for our therapeutic alliance. I take the time to get to know each of my patients, understanding their individual experiences and needs, and working with them to develop effective strategies for managing their mental health.
Have you ever felt rushed through a mental health visit? Have you ever felt like "just" a diagnosis or collection of symptoms? You are more than that: You are a complex and whole human being and you have a right to be seen. I am committed to establishing a deep level of trust with each client, which I hope will serve as the foundation for our therapeutic alliance. I take the time to get to know each of my patients, understanding their individual experiences and needs, and working with them to develop effective strategies for managing their mental health.
In my 20 years of psychiatric practice in hospital, outpatient, community, and municipal settings, I've witnessed and participated in harms perpetrated by a pathology-based, dehumanizing, and disempowering health care system. Reworking Psychiatry is a fully independent practice committed to minimizing, reducing and repairing harms caused by previous treatment, internalized and externalized stigmatization. I aim to provide respectful and reparative care, specializing in 'second opinions' and a reconceptualization of pathology-focused approaches.
In my 20 years of psychiatric practice in hospital, outpatient, community, and municipal settings, I've witnessed and participated in harms perpetrated by a pathology-based, dehumanizing, and disempowering health care system. Reworking Psychiatry is a fully independent practice committed to minimizing, reducing and repairing harms caused by previous treatment, internalized and externalized stigmatization. I aim to provide respectful and reparative care, specializing in 'second opinions' and a reconceptualization of pathology-focused approaches.
Kelly McAllister
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, APRN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53718 (Online Only)
Now accepting NEW patients via telehealth! If you are struggling with mental health issues we can form an alliance! Together we will make a plan that incorporates your preferences, expectations, and goals. I accept patients of all ages from children to adults. Please contact me via email for an intake form or visit my website
Now accepting NEW patients via telehealth! If you are struggling with mental health issues we can form an alliance! Together we will make a plan that incorporates your preferences, expectations, and goals. I accept patients of all ages from children to adults. Please contact me via email for an intake form or visit my website
Dr. Gregory Marc Varhely is a board-certified general adult psychiatrist. He grew up in Austin, Texas, and attended Texas State University, where he earned a BA in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Biology/Biochemistry. After graduating from medical school at Ross University, he completed his residency in Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Dr. Gregory Marc Varhely is a board-certified general adult psychiatrist. He grew up in Austin, Texas, and attended Texas State University, where he earned a BA in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Biology/Biochemistry. After graduating from medical school at Ross University, he completed his residency in Psychiatry at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, confused, or stuck? I listen closely to your story, and through supportive, careful exploration, we work to increase your understanding of yourself and of the causes of your symptoms. We build on this to reduce symptoms and help you create positive change in your life. A warm and accepting therapy relationship, where you get to be seen and heard as you, can be transformative. I also prescribe medication when needed.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, confused, or stuck? I listen closely to your story, and through supportive, careful exploration, we work to increase your understanding of yourself and of the causes of your symptoms. We build on this to reduce symptoms and help you create positive change in your life. A warm and accepting therapy relationship, where you get to be seen and heard as you, can be transformative. I also prescribe medication when needed.
Abstract Psychiatry, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APNP-BC, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53718 (Online Only)
Great to meet you! My name is Nicole. I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. I have extensive experience treating patients aged 18 and above with various mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. I strive to give my clients 100% on their journey to mental wellness. I look forward in working with you.
Great to meet you! My name is Nicole. I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. I have extensive experience treating patients aged 18 and above with various mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. I strive to give my clients 100% on their journey to mental wellness. I look forward in working with you.
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Number of Psychiatrists in Madison, WI
30+
Average cost per session
$225
Psychiatrists in Madison, WI who prioritize treating:
91% | Depression |
89% | Anxiety |
83% | Medication Management |
71% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
69% | ADHD |
66% | Bipolar Disorder |
63% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
57% | Aetna |
57% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Psychiatrists in Madison, WI see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
23% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Madison?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists 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 sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist 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. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.