Psychiatrists in Middleton, WI
![Photo of Sara Feist, NP, APRN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0df19a4a-44ef-4151-9057-4cf640dc1216/1/320x400.jpeg)
Sara Feist is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She completed graduate school at the University of North Dakota earing her Master of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Sara spent nearly 15 years as a Registered Nurse caring for children and adults in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric unit and outpatient psychiatric programs.
Sara Feist is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2021. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. She completed graduate school at the University of North Dakota earing her Master of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Prior to becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Sara spent nearly 15 years as a Registered Nurse caring for children and adults in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric unit and outpatient psychiatric programs.
Bronwyn L Dilley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, BSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Middleton, WI 53562
I have been a practicing Nurse Practitioner for 23 years. I have a completed the certification for Master of Psychopharmacology with the Neurological Education Institiute (NEI) and ADHD certified with Evergreen certifications as a clinical services provider. I try to focus on the patient's needs by listening to their concerns. Together we work on the most important struggles the patient is experiencing. I use a holistic approach to treatments, such as diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, with medications and counseling to treat mental issues. I feel that it is most important to listen to my patients.
I have been a practicing Nurse Practitioner for 23 years. I have a completed the certification for Master of Psychopharmacology with the Neurological Education Institiute (NEI) and ADHD certified with Evergreen certifications as a clinical services provider. I try to focus on the patient's needs by listening to their concerns. Together we work on the most important struggles the patient is experiencing. I use a holistic approach to treatments, such as diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, with medications and counseling to treat mental issues. I feel that it is most important to listen to my patients.
![Photo of Bronwyn Dilley, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7617c8da-7ce9-4fdd-ab21-0ce4751d327e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Bronwyn Dilley is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 1999. She has a master's degree in Family Nursing and Psychiatric mental health. Bronwyn has a good understanding about how mental health disorders affect the brain. She educates people about the medications and how they work to treat mental disorders. Bronwyn uses a holistic approach using diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene with counseling and medications to treat the mental issues. Outside of work, Bronwyn enjoys golf, gardening, and cooking.
Bronwyn Dilley is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 1999. She has a master's degree in Family Nursing and Psychiatric mental health. Bronwyn has a good understanding about how mental health disorders affect the brain. She educates people about the medications and how they work to treat mental disorders. Bronwyn uses a holistic approach using diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene with counseling and medications to treat the mental issues. Outside of work, Bronwyn enjoys golf, gardening, and cooking.
![Photo of Dr. Ronil Shah, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ae4dd19f-9e03-40c6-9c15-ca1a7379e6ec/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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![Photo of Chelsea Schwartz, MSN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f6903d66-1383-4052-ac04-e4155f7a9b9d/1/320x400.jpeg)
We offer the array of psychiatric services and the convenience of telehealth!
We offer the array of psychiatric services and the convenience of telehealth!
![Photo of Nesrin Abu Ata, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9686ced5-2986-4915-b77c-512c32bd2680/3/320x400.jpeg)
We all tend to seek help when what we are doing is no longer working, or we feel stuck , dissatisfied or our life is out of control, or someone we care about says that we should get help. I view these pivotal moments as potential moments of alchemy, if we are willing to be mindful with what is, staying with our experience and working through it. Remaining mindFUL allows the experience to teach us what we are supposed to learn, if we are open to it. I am here to support you as you go through your journey, face your challenges, identify patterns with you that keep you feel stuck so that you can be more free to be your best self.
We all tend to seek help when what we are doing is no longer working, or we feel stuck , dissatisfied or our life is out of control, or someone we care about says that we should get help. I view these pivotal moments as potential moments of alchemy, if we are willing to be mindful with what is, staying with our experience and working through it. Remaining mindFUL allows the experience to teach us what we are supposed to learn, if we are open to it. I am here to support you as you go through your journey, face your challenges, identify patterns with you that keep you feel stuck so that you can be more free to be your best self.
![Photo of Murray Kapell - Reworking Psychiatry, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0a60854a-d919-4ea3-b120-f9c3de6b4841/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Denise Matel-Anderson, APNP, RN, Psychiatric Nurse](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45097a5c-53cb-4a35-8647-e427fd42c828/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a compassionate practitioner with a doctorate in nursing and dual certifications as a Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP). In addition to working as a PMHNP, I was a lecturer and clinical instructor for undergraduate nursing students, published research on a variety of mental health topics, and provided medical care at a psychiatric hospital for adults and children/adolescents. My research focuses on resilience, positive thinking, and resourcefulness in vulnerable populations. In practice, I treat a broad range of mental health concerns for adults.
I am a compassionate practitioner with a doctorate in nursing and dual certifications as a Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP). In addition to working as a PMHNP, I was a lecturer and clinical instructor for undergraduate nursing students, published research on a variety of mental health topics, and provided medical care at a psychiatric hospital for adults and children/adolescents. My research focuses on resilience, positive thinking, and resourcefulness in vulnerable populations. In practice, I treat a broad range of mental health concerns for adults.
![Photo of Kathy J Russeth, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a2db7bc8-1e68-45a9-90ef-e1cf375cf14a/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Monika Zawadzka, APRN (C, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/832d2d38-b09a-4afd-bec3-aabafdd2f0d1/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Regina Van Gorden, APNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e7ea11c8-38dc-46fb-a528-f469578c4d23/1/320x400.jpeg)
Regina Van Gorden
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53711 (Online Only)
Hello! I am accepting new patients, treat a variety of mental health conditions and typically have availability within one week. I have a special interest in helping those struggling with occupational and/or academic stress including first responders, nurses, therapists, teachers and students.
Hello! I am accepting new patients, treat a variety of mental health conditions and typically have availability within one week. I have a special interest in helping those struggling with occupational and/or academic stress including first responders, nurses, therapists, teachers and students.
![Photo of Christine Costanzo - Dr. Christine Costanzo M.D., LLC, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d0720a8-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Gregory Varhely, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b6caeb8b-eb77-4e9b-ad7e-91eb93733a53/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Saisha Jackson, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/64e3735d-85fd-4513-a4ff-ba9568862ef4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Saisha Jackson is a board-certified psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry. She completed her undergraduate training at Hampton University followed by medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She has completed a Residency in Psychiatry at Howard University.
Dr. Saisha Jackson is a board-certified psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry. She completed her undergraduate training at Hampton University followed by medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She has completed a Residency in Psychiatry at Howard University.
![Photo of Reka Furedi, MD, PhD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/eddb8dd6-d3ed-4f85-928c-ee2a39ce8c80/1/320x400.jpeg)
Welcome to my practice and thank you for your interest in my services! My name is Reka Furedi and I’m a board certified psychiatrist, with years of experience, serving patients throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota utilizing the latest technologies to provide individualized care, tailored for you, via secure video visits to fit any lifestyle from busy city life to rural, close to nature choices and everything in-between.
Welcome to my practice and thank you for your interest in my services! My name is Reka Furedi and I’m a board certified psychiatrist, with years of experience, serving patients throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota utilizing the latest technologies to provide individualized care, tailored for you, via secure video visits to fit any lifestyle from busy city life to rural, close to nature choices and everything in-between.
![Photo of Shyleena Dettinger, MSN, APNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/37cbfe1e-a1db-4432-83e3-8e1deaec1c0b/1/320x400.png)
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.
![Photo of David Fleischmann - Prescribers Group, GP, MD, Network, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fc5559e8-9935-4ec5-b799-c50f1f94fc39/6/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Dr. Brenda Kibola - Brada Clinic, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/37b91a29-6e34-4213-b6e7-a7fcfbc724b5/2/320x400.jpeg)
Do you feel like you're constantly struggling to keep up, juggling the demands of work, home, and personal life, yet never quite catching up? Are you overwhelmed by the relentless pace, feeling lost in a sea of responsibilities that seems to grow by the day? It's a shared experience for many, where the pressure to perform perfectly in every aspect of life leads to deep-seated anxiety and a loss of one's sense of self. Ignoring these feelings can lead to a downward spiral of stress and emotional exhaustion. Remember, you're not alone in this struggle. It's crucial to acknowledge these challenges to find a path to peace and balance.
Do you feel like you're constantly struggling to keep up, juggling the demands of work, home, and personal life, yet never quite catching up? Are you overwhelmed by the relentless pace, feeling lost in a sea of responsibilities that seems to grow by the day? It's a shared experience for many, where the pressure to perform perfectly in every aspect of life leads to deep-seated anxiety and a loss of one's sense of self. Ignoring these feelings can lead to a downward spiral of stress and emotional exhaustion. Remember, you're not alone in this struggle. It's crucial to acknowledge these challenges to find a path to peace and balance.
![Photo of Elizabeth Lindner - Mental Health for Women: Medication Management, PhD, APNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c963782-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Mental Health for Women: Medication Management
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, APNP
Verified Verified
Madison, WI 53701
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.
![Photo of Mary Pintarro, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bae7082b-b566-429b-8afd-a0e135debd26/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mary Pintarro
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Madison, WI 53706 (Online Only)
Scheduling new clients within 2 weeks! I provide supportive psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management. I strive for personalized service for each and every client. I speak candidly about how to be successful in a treatment plan and what the most up to date best practices are for complicated psychiatric disorders. I am licensed in multiple states for those who travel.
Scheduling new clients within 2 weeks! I provide supportive psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management. I strive for personalized service for each and every client. I speak candidly about how to be successful in a treatment plan and what the most up to date best practices are for complicated psychiatric disorders. I am licensed in multiple states for those who travel.
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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in Middleton, WI
< 10
Psychiatrists in Middleton, WI who prioritize treating:
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
100% | Trauma and PTSD |
100% | Bipolar Disorder |
100% | Sleep or Insomnia |
100% | Medication Management |
Average years in practice
5 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
100% | ComPsych |
100% | United Medical Resources (UMR) |
How Psychiatrists in Middleton, WI see their clients
100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
25% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Middleton?
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.