Aetna Psychiatrists in Cottonwood Heights, UT
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John G Ellis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
John is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned his Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Utah. He has 7 years of experience working in mental health with an emphasis in anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and adolescent psychiatry. His doctoral thesis focused of lifestyle modifications to improve mental wellness and resilience. He understands that everyone is unique, requiring personalized treatment plans.
John is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned his Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Utah. He has 7 years of experience working in mental health with an emphasis in anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and adolescent psychiatry. His doctoral thesis focused of lifestyle modifications to improve mental wellness and resilience. He understands that everyone is unique, requiring personalized treatment plans.
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Welcome! You must be feeling overwhelmed, searching for answers, and seeking a path to a better you. Whether you're grappling with the challenges of adult ADHD, the weight of depression, the turmoil of anxiety, or the relentless cycles of OCD, you're not alone. Dr. John T. Holland is here to help you navigate these complexities and find relief. Meet Dr. Holland Dr. John T. Holland combines the medical expertise of a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with the deep scientific understanding that comes from a PhD in biochemistry and physics.
Welcome! You must be feeling overwhelmed, searching for answers, and seeking a path to a better you. Whether you're grappling with the challenges of adult ADHD, the weight of depression, the turmoil of anxiety, or the relentless cycles of OCD, you're not alone. Dr. John T. Holland is here to help you navigate these complexities and find relief. Meet Dr. Holland Dr. John T. Holland combines the medical expertise of a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with the deep scientific understanding that comes from a PhD in biochemistry and physics.
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Landon Moyers
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84093
Dr. Moyers is a graduate of the University of Utah's top-ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Psychiatry and Mental Health where he was an R. Harold Burton Fellow. He has worked in all levels of psychiatric care over the last 12 years. His experience began as a psychiatric technician working with pediatric and adolescent patients, as a nurse with young adults in addiction recovery, and then as a charge nurse at the Utah State Hospital pediatric unit. Doctorate-level internships were completed at Polizzi Clinic, the Utah State Hospital, the VA Hospital, and West Ridge Academy.
Dr. Moyers is a graduate of the University of Utah's top-ranked Doctor of Nursing Practice program in Psychiatry and Mental Health where he was an R. Harold Burton Fellow. He has worked in all levels of psychiatric care over the last 12 years. His experience began as a psychiatric technician working with pediatric and adolescent patients, as a nurse with young adults in addiction recovery, and then as a charge nurse at the Utah State Hospital pediatric unit. Doctorate-level internships were completed at Polizzi Clinic, the Utah State Hospital, the VA Hospital, and West Ridge Academy.
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Tonya Wright
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047 (Online Only)
I am a passionate, board-certified mental health nurse practitioner from Utah committed to promoting mental well-being. Beyond my professional pursuits, I find solace and inspiration in nature, and hiking in the beautiful landscapes of Utah allows me to reconnect with myself and appreciate the wonders of the world around me. Additionally, I firmly believe in meditation's power to cultivate inner peace and mindfulness, both essential to maintaining mental well-being.
I am a passionate, board-certified mental health nurse practitioner from Utah committed to promoting mental well-being. Beyond my professional pursuits, I find solace and inspiration in nature, and hiking in the beautiful landscapes of Utah allows me to reconnect with myself and appreciate the wonders of the world around me. Additionally, I firmly believe in meditation's power to cultivate inner peace and mindfulness, both essential to maintaining mental well-being.
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You are an adult experiencing symptoms of untreated ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, PTSD, addictive behaviors? I am accepting new patients. I offer assessment and treatment plans for adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep issues and general psychiatric conditions. I accept most private insurance, and offer telehealth and in person. Visit my site at Blacksburgpsychiatry.com
You are an adult experiencing symptoms of untreated ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, PTSD, addictive behaviors? I am accepting new patients. I offer assessment and treatment plans for adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep issues and general psychiatric conditions. I accept most private insurance, and offer telehealth and in person. Visit my site at Blacksburgpsychiatry.com
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Andrew Walker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Midvale, UT 84047 (Online Only)
Know that you are not alone and that healing is possible for you. Any mental anguish you experience in connection with growing up; encountering bullying, tragedy, or violence; losing someone or something dear to you; or facing overwhelming circumstances does not define who you are. You are so much more than your depression, your anxiety, your loss, or what happened to you. My treatment philosophy incorporates the Swedish principle of LAGOM: "Not too little, not too much; just right. Being in perfect balance.” Together, we’ll tailor a personalized treatment plan that capitalizes on your strengths and moves you toward your best life.
Know that you are not alone and that healing is possible for you. Any mental anguish you experience in connection with growing up; encountering bullying, tragedy, or violence; losing someone or something dear to you; or facing overwhelming circumstances does not define who you are. You are so much more than your depression, your anxiety, your loss, or what happened to you. My treatment philosophy incorporates the Swedish principle of LAGOM: "Not too little, not too much; just right. Being in perfect balance.” Together, we’ll tailor a personalized treatment plan that capitalizes on your strengths and moves you toward your best life.
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Michael Scott Cyra
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you're failing? Are you not where you want to be in life because of anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction? Discover what is possible in your life by unlocking your true potential, and becoming better than your former best wellness. Understand the “next-steps” you have been missing. Turn your suffering into permanent growth and resilience. By combining medication management, talk therapy / mindset orientation, and lifestyle optimization—nutrition, exercise, and sleep, we will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
Do you feel like you're failing? Are you not where you want to be in life because of anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction? Discover what is possible in your life by unlocking your true potential, and becoming better than your former best wellness. Understand the “next-steps” you have been missing. Turn your suffering into permanent growth and resilience. By combining medication management, talk therapy / mindset orientation, and lifestyle optimization—nutrition, exercise, and sleep, we will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
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Mountain Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP-B, MSN-Ed, QMP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84070
We treat a broad range of mental health issues throughout the lifespan; providing care to children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in the medication management, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric and mental health conditions. We offer esketamine/ketamine therapy for treatment resistant depression (TRD) and depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions.
We treat a broad range of mental health issues throughout the lifespan; providing care to children, adolescents, and adults. We specialize in the medication management, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric and mental health conditions. We offer esketamine/ketamine therapy for treatment resistant depression (TRD) and depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) with suicidal thoughts or actions.
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Josh Woodland
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Midvale, UT 84047 (Online Only)
Rather than offering quick appointments and rushed prescriptions, my style is a holistic, personalized approach. By integrating medication management with various therapeutic techniques in a relaxed, conversational environment, I create a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings deeply and comfortably. My clients often leave our sessions with a sense of relief, knowing they have a treatment plan that is tailored to their unique needs and preferences.
Rather than offering quick appointments and rushed prescriptions, my style is a holistic, personalized approach. By integrating medication management with various therapeutic techniques in a relaxed, conversational environment, I create a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings deeply and comfortably. My clients often leave our sessions with a sense of relief, knowing they have a treatment plan that is tailored to their unique needs and preferences.
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Brittany Talbot
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Midvale, UT 84047
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Hello! I am a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner offering personalized care in private practice. With a focus on empowering individuals to overcome mental health challenges, I specialize in providing compassionate treatment for a range of concerns. Whether you're seeking support for depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance use, I invite you to connect with me to begin your journey towards improved well-being.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Hello! I am a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner offering personalized care in private practice. With a focus on empowering individuals to overcome mental health challenges, I specialize in providing compassionate treatment for a range of concerns. Whether you're seeking support for depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance use, I invite you to connect with me to begin your journey towards improved well-being.
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Jean is a board-certified physician assistant and has broad experience in healthcare, but has specialized in mental health treatment for the last 8 years. Before focusing in on mental health, she worked in pain management, endocrinology, nephrology, and family medicine. Prior to being a Physician Assistant, she graduated from WSU and worked as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Adult and Neonatal Intensive Care Units with IHC for 18 years. This expanse of knowledge and experience guides Jean's balanced and well-rounded approach to mental health care.
Jean is a board-certified physician assistant and has broad experience in healthcare, but has specialized in mental health treatment for the last 8 years. Before focusing in on mental health, she worked in pain management, endocrinology, nephrology, and family medicine. Prior to being a Physician Assistant, she graduated from WSU and worked as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Adult and Neonatal Intensive Care Units with IHC for 18 years. This expanse of knowledge and experience guides Jean's balanced and well-rounded approach to mental health care.
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Lin Clark is a doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner, who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2018 with a degree in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan. Lin sees patients ages 12+. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and ADHD. In her spare time, Lin enjoys delicious food, going on walks, and bathing her hairless pets.
Lin Clark is a doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner, who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2018 with a degree in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan. Lin sees patients ages 12+. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and ADHD. In her spare time, Lin enjoys delicious food, going on walks, and bathing her hairless pets.
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Andrea Farmer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84094 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am providing medication management support with the Moving Forward Counseling team. By joining our multidisciplinary team, you will receive individualized care to meet your healthcare needs. I have experience in the setting of general adult outpatient psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, PHP, IOP, residential treatment programs, and addiction medicine. My goal is to guide and support clients in the restoration of their health. Health can be defined by one’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. I consider all these elements when providing care.
Welcome! I am providing medication management support with the Moving Forward Counseling team. By joining our multidisciplinary team, you will receive individualized care to meet your healthcare needs. I have experience in the setting of general adult outpatient psychiatry, inpatient psychiatry, PHP, IOP, residential treatment programs, and addiction medicine. My goal is to guide and support clients in the restoration of their health. Health can be defined by one’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. I consider all these elements when providing care.
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Suzanne Peterson is a Utah native and earned her bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Utah. Many years ago while taking nursing classes, her 3-year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, which caused Suzanne to become intensely interested in pediatric care. After her daughter entered remission, she worked in pediatric oncology for years, but Suzanne saw a great need for pediatric and family mental health services given the difficult situations she’d encountered in pediatric oncology. She returned to graduate school and graduated from Georgetown to become a family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in mental health.
Suzanne Peterson is a Utah native and earned her bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Utah. Many years ago while taking nursing classes, her 3-year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, which caused Suzanne to become intensely interested in pediatric care. After her daughter entered remission, she worked in pediatric oncology for years, but Suzanne saw a great need for pediatric and family mental health services given the difficult situations she’d encountered in pediatric oncology. She returned to graduate school and graduated from Georgetown to become a family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in mental health.
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Dr. Veronica Forchu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Midvale, UT 84047 (Online Only)
I am Dr. Veronica Forchu. I earned my Doctorate of Nursing Practice from UMass Global California with a specialty in Psychiatry and Mental Health Across the Lifespan. I also earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing Ohio. I have experience in case management, serving patients of different age groups in home health, palliative care, and hospice, and managing anxiety, depression, dementia, psychotic episodes, and pain at end-of-life. I bring with me over 10 years of experience working with patients and providing emotional support to their families and loved ones dealing with loss & grief.
I am Dr. Veronica Forchu. I earned my Doctorate of Nursing Practice from UMass Global California with a specialty in Psychiatry and Mental Health Across the Lifespan. I also earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing Ohio. I have experience in case management, serving patients of different age groups in home health, palliative care, and hospice, and managing anxiety, depression, dementia, psychotic episodes, and pain at end-of-life. I bring with me over 10 years of experience working with patients and providing emotional support to their families and loved ones dealing with loss & grief.
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Shad Tillotson is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Utah who has been practicing since 2016. Shad matches treatment options to symptoms rather than diagnoses. Lifestyle conditions are also reviewed to ensure the best course for changes and better mental health balance. He offers clients a comprehensive background assessment for mental health diagnoses and treatments. Shad has experience with a wide range of ages down to 12 years old and offers treatments of most categories in psychiatry.
Shad Tillotson is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Utah who has been practicing since 2016. Shad matches treatment options to symptoms rather than diagnoses. Lifestyle conditions are also reviewed to ensure the best course for changes and better mental health balance. He offers clients a comprehensive background assessment for mental health diagnoses and treatments. Shad has experience with a wide range of ages down to 12 years old and offers treatments of most categories in psychiatry.
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Elisa Warren
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Midvale, UT 84047
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS | As a trained and experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and work with clients to achieve a variety of goals, including managing depression or anxiety, navigating losses and life transitions, improving functioning in relationships and work, and more.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS | As a trained and experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and work with clients to achieve a variety of goals, including managing depression or anxiety, navigating losses and life transitions, improving functioning in relationships and work, and more.
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Hello - I'm glad you're here! I provide medication management support with the Moving Forward Counseling team. Our multidisciplinary team provides individualized care to meet your healthcare needs. I have experience in family medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine. My goal is to empower you and support you in identifying and overcoming barriers that are preventing you from living your best life. I strongly believe in the power of holistic health and incorporate nutrition, exercise, and comprehensive lifestyle optimization into care plans to help you reach your health and wellness goals in all areas of your life.
Hello - I'm glad you're here! I provide medication management support with the Moving Forward Counseling team. Our multidisciplinary team provides individualized care to meet your healthcare needs. I have experience in family medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine. My goal is to empower you and support you in identifying and overcoming barriers that are preventing you from living your best life. I strongly believe in the power of holistic health and incorporate nutrition, exercise, and comprehensive lifestyle optimization into care plans to help you reach your health and wellness goals in all areas of your life.
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Christopher Searle
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84094 (Online Only)
People First. You are never your diagnosis. Let's focus on your human experience and let's discover what it's like to be you. I provide a positive, non-judgemental environment where you are free to be yourself.
People First. You are never your diagnosis. Let's focus on your human experience and let's discover what it's like to be you. I provide a positive, non-judgemental environment where you are free to be yourself.
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Dr. Kristen Dawson takes a holistic approach to mental health care using a combination of medications, therapy, and lifestyle interventions to help her clients improve their mood, confidence, functioning, and relationships. She treats individuals with a broad range of conditions, embracing a humanistic-existential perspective that promotes autonomy and highlights each person's unique strengths, needs, and goals. With a warm and relaxed style, she strives to cultivate trusting relationships with her clients and draws from an array of therapeutic modalities to guide the journey toward their most fulfilling lives.
Dr. Kristen Dawson takes a holistic approach to mental health care using a combination of medications, therapy, and lifestyle interventions to help her clients improve their mood, confidence, functioning, and relationships. She treats individuals with a broad range of conditions, embracing a humanistic-existential perspective that promotes autonomy and highlights each person's unique strengths, needs, and goals. With a warm and relaxed style, she strives to cultivate trusting relationships with her clients and draws from an array of therapeutic modalities to guide the journey toward their most fulfilling lives.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
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