Psychiatrists in Anchorage, AK
Susan A Bryan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a board-certified Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My office, Empowerment Mental Health LLC, is located here in Anchorage, Alaska. I offer in-person and telehealth appointments. I understand reaching out for help is difficult and try to make the process as straightforward as possible. I strive to genuinely listen to your concerns in an open and nonjudgmental environment. My goal is to assist you to improve your mental health and help you find hope for a better future.
Rachael Langerman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy helping patients and families navigate mental health issues and become as successful as they can be. Areas of focus include depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, ODD, Impulse-Control issues, and eating disorders. I provide gender-affirming care.
Dr. Ana Verzone
Psychiatric Nurse, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ana is a doctorally-prepared PMHNP and FNP and mindfulness meditation teacher. She specializes in mindfulness-based and psychedelic-assisted therapy, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), and nature-based wilderness retreats to help people discover their soul purpose and make the most of this one precious life. She is the founder of Insight AK and is the host of the top-rated Rebel Buddhist podcast. Ana is an undeniable multi-passionate and consummate learner, with a degree in Clinical Psychology and multiple graduate degrees from UCSC, UCSF and Johns Hopkins University. She is also a Master Certified Life Coach.
Karen Ni
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. Karen Ni is a licensed and board-certified adult psychiatrist. She treats depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, insomnia, obsessive compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, and psychotic disorders. She takes an approach that can include behavioral changes, psychotherapy, education, alternative supplementation, and medication. She enjoys getting to know her patients and collaborating with them in their care.
Jeffrey Wright Bayless
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Are you struggling with mental health issues and unsure of where to turn for help? As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with years of experience, I understand the importance of providing compassionate care for those seeking support in their mental health journey. I am excited to share that I am accepting new patients through my exclusively online practice. I am dedicated to offering a safe and inclusive space for patients of all ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, cultural backgrounds, and with a wide range of mental health concerns. I want you to feel confident and comfortable coming as you are.
High Sierra Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you a busy adult who is tired of waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment to see your prescriber for a simple refill of psychiatric medication? Are you sick of spending hours sitting in a crowded waiting room while you are missing work or time away from your family or studies? Do you have a therapist you love but who can’t prescribe your medication?
VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, NP
Verified
Verified
Accepting new Alaska residents via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. I treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue that is adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment using our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. We offer affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $99.
Claudia Miracle
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ANP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Claudia earned a master’s from the University of Alaska Anchorage as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, ANP and is board certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC. Claudia takes a reflective approach in her 40 years’ experience in health care, shaping her perspective in that ALL humans need to be seen, heard, affirmed and to feel safe when seeking wellness, psychiatric and medical health care. Claudia’s philosophical approach in her practice aligns with Socrates in that, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
Lee Ann Gee
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
My treatment philosophy is to consider symptoms, medical conditions and social situation in determining whether medications are necessary. I encourage everyone to focus on obtaining daily exercise, not using alcohol or other substances, eating a healthy nutritious diet and being productive with their day.
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Verified
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Alaska Treatment Center,LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Alaska Treatment Center offers individual and group psychotherapy in addition to medication management. Dr. Ampong is the owner of Alaska Treatment Center. He is a board-certified advanced psychiatric nurse practitioner with a specialty in addiction services. He provides mental health services for individuals with mental illness and those struggling with substance and alcohol abuse. Dr. Ampong focuses on the individual's unique needs through a biopsychosocial evaluation and cutting-edge psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.
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Dr. Ankur Patel
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Same Day Appointment Available !! If you feel your mental health is managed very well- Kudos to you !! Keep up the good work. On other hand, if you think you need second opinion and/or need to start getting professional help, feel free to reach out to discuss if my clinic can be of further assistance. I provide individualized, professional psychiatry care utilizing tele-psychiatry platform. I specialize in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management for all ages. The practice focuses on enabling individuals to have optimal functioning in the community as well as to have good mental health.
Adrianne Papoff-Wallace
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I am a Telehealth provider in the state of Washington and am also licensed in the state of Alaska. I offer psychiatric medication management and weight loss coaching services. I believe in treating the whole person, not the disease process. I take into account your whole life and how we can use medication and/or therapy to help you achieve your goals. I look forward to meeting you and seeing how I can be of help. I am currently accepting new patients for medication management and weight loss coaching, but am not accepting new therapy clients at this time.
Kelly Moore
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Kelly! I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I offer therapy and medication management services. I let curiosity and compassion lead me in life and I bring this to my practice style. I've grown up in Alaska and have been a nurse serving urban and remote areas ranging from Ketchikan to Kotzebue. A change in location has led me to start offering telehealth services to better serve a wide range of locations. I am an avid encourager of increased physical activity, connection to nature, and healthy self inquiry. I aim to work with you in your own self-healing to live the life that is most meaningful and authentic to you.
Tara N Valenzuela
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Dr. Tara Valenzuela DNP, PMHNP-BC. is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She treats mental health across the lifespan. Her treatments are healing-centered, education-forward, person-focused. This involves customized strategies that may begin with therapy and medication, and can involve holistic planning including nutrition and activity to treat the whole person. She aligns with the idea that Nursing is the facilitation of healing, and works to provide intervention, education, and advocacy. Dr. Tara Valenzuela believes psychiatric treatment allows a life worth living to be lived.
Roberto Montenegro
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified
Verified
I work with children and adults and provide numerous types of treatments, including therapy and medication management. I have a particular interest and expertise in cross cultural psychiatry and providing mental health services to physicians and other "high-stakes" professions. I am a Yale trained board certified adult psychiatrist, a University of Washington (UW) trained board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, and an educator and researcher at the UW School of Medicine and Seattle Children’s Hospital. I am licensed to see patients in WA, CA, and AK. Please note: I do not do any forensic work (court cases) at this time.
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PHMNP
Verified
Verified
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
Saje Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Adrian Davis is a national board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. She has a strong belief in holistic care utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, including psychotropic medications, TMS therapy, and evidence-based alternative treatments such as nutritional supplementation as well as lifestyle/diet modifications.
Matthew Goldenberg
Psychiatrist, DO , FAPA, FASAM
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Matthew Goldenberg D.O. is double Board Certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry and is a certified Medical Review Officer (MRO). Dr. Goldenberg is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders and is an addiction specialist for adults in his private practice in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Goldenberg is a trusted aviation and HIMS trained psychiatrist and has extensive clinical and academic experience evaluating and treating healthcare providers.
Not accepting new clients
Betty Lau
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
While all psychiatrists receive some child psychiatry training, I’m a Board-certified child psychiatrist, in private practice. Simultaneously, as the director of one of the largest public, child psychiatry clinics in New York City, 90% of my patients are under the age of 18. I’ve dedicated my entire career to working with children and families. I manage the gamut of high acuity cases in the emergency room, to recent hospitalizations, to stable young adults. I’m well-versed in long-term and short-term dynamic, as well as, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and am able to integrate pharmacotherapy into the treatment of patients of all
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Anchorage is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage, 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. Anchorage Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Anchorage is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage, 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. Anchorage 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 Anchorage, 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 Anchorage, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Anchorage as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Anchorage). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in Anchorage, 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 Anchorage, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in Anchorage as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( Anchorage). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.