Psychiatrists in 68131
Joyce K Sasse
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, CNS
Verified
Omaha, NE 68131 (Online Only)
If you suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, or attention deficit spectrum disorder. I would like to help you feel and live a happier life.
If you suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, or attention deficit spectrum disorder. I would like to help you feel and live a happier life.
Sarit Hovav MD
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified
Omaha, NE 68131 (Online Only)
Dr. Hovav has a deep understanding of the biological, psychological and social components of mental illness and treats her patients using evidence-based medicine combined with psychotherapy. For treatment-resistant disorders, she is known to think outside the box with creative psychopharmacology. She graduated medical school, completed an internship in Internal Medicine, then a Postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA, and finally a Psychiatry Residency at Creighton Univ. She was previously a Medical Director of Behavioral Medicine and is currently in private practice. She has several publications in leading peer-reviewed medical journals.
Dr. Hovav has a deep understanding of the biological, psychological and social components of mental illness and treats her patients using evidence-based medicine combined with psychotherapy. For treatment-resistant disorders, she is known to think outside the box with creative psychopharmacology. She graduated medical school, completed an internship in Internal Medicine, then a Postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA, and finally a Psychiatry Residency at Creighton Univ. She was previously a Medical Director of Behavioral Medicine and is currently in private practice. She has several publications in leading peer-reviewed medical journals.
Athena Clare Fertig
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC, FNP-C
Verified
Omaha, NE 68131
Accepting new patients! I offer in person and telehealth visits and I am fully licensed in Iowa and Nebraska. My mission is to provide affordable, holistic, compassionate and comprehensive care. Now accepting many insurance plans; I also offer sliding scale option for self-pay. I take a Holistic approach, which may include referrals for therapy, nutritional counseling, ruling out environmental and medical problems that may cause symptoms, genetic testing when needed, and medications to target symptoms. I invite you to contact my office for an initial consultation.
Accepting new patients! I offer in person and telehealth visits and I am fully licensed in Iowa and Nebraska. My mission is to provide affordable, holistic, compassionate and comprehensive care. Now accepting many insurance plans; I also offer sliding scale option for self-pay. I take a Holistic approach, which may include referrals for therapy, nutritional counseling, ruling out environmental and medical problems that may cause symptoms, genetic testing when needed, and medications to target symptoms. I invite you to contact my office for an initial consultation.
Alyssa Coughennower
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Omaha, NE 68131
As a board-certified Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide psychiatric assessment and medication management to ages 16 and up for a variety of mental health disorders. I started my nursing career 10 years ago and have found my passion in mental health. I take a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. I truly believe it takes more than just medication for one to become and stay well. I will present you with options that are evidence-based and we will come to a decision that is shared. You can follow me on Instagram at alyssapsychnp for mental health tips and to help me create a culture of acceptance and well-being!
As a board-certified Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide psychiatric assessment and medication management to ages 16 and up for a variety of mental health disorders. I started my nursing career 10 years ago and have found my passion in mental health. I take a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. I truly believe it takes more than just medication for one to become and stay well. I will present you with options that are evidence-based and we will come to a decision that is shared. You can follow me on Instagram at alyssapsychnp for mental health tips and to help me create a culture of acceptance and well-being!
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in 68131 is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
68131 Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in 68131 has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in 68131, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. 68131 Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in 68131 is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
68131 Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in 68131 has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in 68131, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. 68131 Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in 68131, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in 68131, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in 68131 as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( 68131). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in 68131, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in 68131, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in 68131 as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( 68131). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.