Autism Psychiatrists in Indiana
Ronda Owens-Dehmer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Fishers, IN 46038
Waitlist for new clients
I have throughly enjoyed working with neurodivergent people as well as developmental disorders.
I provide medication assisted treatment for SUD. The prevalence of trauma working with people who have a substance use disorder is astounding. My ability to meet people where they are has served my patients well. I am interested in the whole person, not just their issues.
I have throughly enjoyed working with neurodivergent people as well as developmental disorders.
I provide medication assisted treatment for SUD. The prevalence of trauma working with people who have a substance use disorder is astounding. My ability to meet people where they are has served my patients well. I am interested in the whole person, not just their issues.
I have extensive experience with ADHD, Autism, and anger management issues.
I am here to help you to help yourself function as best as you can and to grow into who you want to be. I have provided medication management for individuals age 4-84. I am board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and specialize in conflict resolution between children and parents.
I have extensive experience with ADHD, Autism, and anger management issues.
I am here to help you to help yourself function as best as you can and to grow into who you want to be. I have provided medication management for individuals age 4-84. I am board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and specialize in conflict resolution between children and parents.
Wajid Khan, M.D., Psychiatrist (Indiana and Illinois) Dr. Khan specializes in the psychiatry of children, adolescents, and adults. Common disorders treated include mood problems, anxiety and depression, and other predominantly mental conditions. He is currently accepting new patients.
Wajid Khan, M.D., Psychiatrist (Indiana and Illinois) Dr. Khan specializes in the psychiatry of children, adolescents, and adults. Common disorders treated include mood problems, anxiety and depression, and other predominantly mental conditions. He is currently accepting new patients.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 12 years of experience providing mental health care across all ages. While I work with individuals of all ages, a significant focus of my practice is supporting children and adolescents. I am especially passionate about helping young clients and their families navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges, including through telehealth services when appropriate.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 12 years of experience providing mental health care across all ages. While I work with individuals of all ages, a significant focus of my practice is supporting children and adolescents. I am especially passionate about helping young clients and their families navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges, including through telehealth services when appropriate.
$1,250 Comprehensive Autism Testing.
Concierge psychiatry. Payment required in advance to secure appointment time. Accepting new patients. Message through Psychology Today. Serving AZ, CO, DE, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MN, PA, VA, WV.
$1,250 Comprehensive Autism Testing.
Concierge psychiatry. Payment required in advance to secure appointment time. Accepting new patients. Message through Psychology Today. Serving AZ, CO, DE, FL, IA, ID, IN, KS, MN, PA, VA, WV.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, mood symptoms, or trauma who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or uncertain about their treatment options, especially when physical and mental health challenges overlap. They are looking for a psychiatrist who listens closely, explains clearly, and partners with them to find a plan that feels safe, effective, and personalized. They want clarity about their symptoms, confidence in their medications, and practical tools that help them feel more grounded, stable, and present in their daily lives.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, mood symptoms, or trauma who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or uncertain about their treatment options, especially when physical and mental health challenges overlap. They are looking for a psychiatrist who listens closely, explains clearly, and partners with them to find a plan that feels safe, effective, and personalized. They want clarity about their symptoms, confidence in their medications, and practical tools that help them feel more grounded, stable, and present in their daily lives.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, mood symptoms, or trauma who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or uncertain about their treatment options, especially when physical and mental health challenges overlap. They are looking for a psychiatrist who listens closely, explains clearly, and partners with them to find a plan that feels safe, effective, and personalized. They want clarity about their symptoms, confidence in their medications, and practical tools that help them feel more grounded, stable, and present in their daily lives.
My ideal client is someone navigating anxiety, mood symptoms, or trauma who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or uncertain about their treatment options, especially when physical and mental health challenges overlap. They are looking for a psychiatrist who listens closely, explains clearly, and partners with them to find a plan that feels safe, effective, and personalized. They want clarity about their symptoms, confidence in their medications, and practical tools that help them feel more grounded, stable, and present in their daily lives.
Welcome! My name is Gabriela, I’m glad you’re here! I work collaboratively to help you feel heard, understood, appreciated, and valued wherever you are on your mental health journey. If you want to feel happier, less stressed and irritable, less anxious, more balanced, lose weight, and improve your performance at school, home, or work, I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, and ACT. I offer convenient medication management paired with therapy to fit your busy schedule, when you need it, through virtual telehealth visits. I am excited for your journey!
Welcome! My name is Gabriela, I’m glad you’re here! I work collaboratively to help you feel heard, understood, appreciated, and valued wherever you are on your mental health journey. If you want to feel happier, less stressed and irritable, less anxious, more balanced, lose weight, and improve your performance at school, home, or work, I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, and ACT. I offer convenient medication management paired with therapy to fit your busy schedule, when you need it, through virtual telehealth visits. I am excited for your journey!
Rhonda Palmer is a board certified child and adolescent mental health provider who began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse serving both the geriatric population and children with terminal illnesses. She received her Bachelors and then Masters degree in Nursing from Indiana University in 2010. She was awarded her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree (DNP) from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017.
Rhonda Palmer is a board certified child and adolescent mental health provider who began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse serving both the geriatric population and children with terminal illnesses. She received her Bachelors and then Masters degree in Nursing from Indiana University in 2010. She was awarded her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree (DNP) from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017.
Hi there! I'm passionate about offering a personalized and holistic approach to support your mental well-being. At Ivy Health, we believe in nurturing the connection between your mind, body, and spirit. Life can be tough, and there are often battles that go unseen. Our mission is to be there for you, providing guidance and treatment to help you find a more centered and balanced self. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or any other challenges, I'm here to work with you.
Hi there! I'm passionate about offering a personalized and holistic approach to support your mental well-being. At Ivy Health, we believe in nurturing the connection between your mind, body, and spirit. Life can be tough, and there are often battles that go unseen. Our mission is to be there for you, providing guidance and treatment to help you find a more centered and balanced self. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or any other challenges, I'm here to work with you.
Hello! My name is Bri, and I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I work with people ages 5 and up in the greater Lafayette and Indianapolis areas. Mental health is essential to overall wellbeing, and I want you to feel empowered and informed to make decisions about your care.
Hello! My name is Bri, and I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I work with people ages 5 and up in the greater Lafayette and Indianapolis areas. Mental health is essential to overall wellbeing, and I want you to feel empowered and informed to make decisions about your care.
Dr. Scott Levine grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, earning his bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University, completing medical school at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completing his psychiatric residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. He has held a variety of roles in public psychiatry, as well as providing lectures and mentorship at the Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine at Marian University, as well as lectures and clinical rotations for residents at the Community Health Network psychiatry residency program.
Dr. Scott Levine grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, earning his bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University, completing medical school at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completing his psychiatric residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. He has held a variety of roles in public psychiatry, as well as providing lectures and mentorship at the Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine at Marian University, as well as lectures and clinical rotations for residents at the Community Health Network psychiatry residency program.
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I will work with you to create the best treatment plan to meet your needs. YOU are in charge of your treatment. I am only your "helper" to get you where you want to be. My ideal client is someone who is seeking personal growth and healing. Everyone deserves to wake up looking forward to starting their day by identifying the positives in their lives, changing controllable negatives, and coping with uncontrollable negatives that impede happiness! I am the owner of Mending Minds. If I can not take you on as a client, we have several PMHNPs that are taking clients and would love to help.
Hello! My name is Lindsay. I will work with you to create the best treatment plan to meet your needs. YOU are in charge of your treatment. I am only your "helper" to get you where you want to be. My ideal client is someone who is seeking personal growth and healing. Everyone deserves to wake up looking forward to starting their day by identifying the positives in their lives, changing controllable negatives, and coping with uncontrollable negatives that impede happiness! I am the owner of Mending Minds. If I can not take you on as a client, we have several PMHNPs that are taking clients and would love to help.
We often have next-day appointment availability. Evening appointments available. I am able to assess, diagnose, and prescribe adding evidence-based supplements holistic treatment when warranted. Specialties include ADHD, anxiety, depression, & OCD. By using multiple modalities and a collaborative approach you and I will partner to develop a highly personalized treatment plan and strategy to achieve maximal symptom relief. I take the time needed to understand your needs. Goals most often met include personal growth, symptom relief, and overall improvement in daily functioning. Check our our website and sign up to see Jessica today!
We often have next-day appointment availability. Evening appointments available. I am able to assess, diagnose, and prescribe adding evidence-based supplements holistic treatment when warranted. Specialties include ADHD, anxiety, depression, & OCD. By using multiple modalities and a collaborative approach you and I will partner to develop a highly personalized treatment plan and strategy to achieve maximal symptom relief. I take the time needed to understand your needs. Goals most often met include personal growth, symptom relief, and overall improvement in daily functioning. Check our our website and sign up to see Jessica today!
Ashraf Ahmed is a Psychiatrist in Indiana who has been practicing since 1999. He graduated medical school in Egypt, had his residency in Sunny at Stonybrook, New York, and has a fellowship from Columbia University in Geriatric Psychiatry. Ashraf listens to the patient and creates a psychological profile and from there, they start – together – working on the issues that bother them and at the end aim for a state of peace and stability. Outside of work, Ashraf is a long-distance runner and enjoys chess and classic music.
Ashraf Ahmed is a Psychiatrist in Indiana who has been practicing since 1999. He graduated medical school in Egypt, had his residency in Sunny at Stonybrook, New York, and has a fellowship from Columbia University in Geriatric Psychiatry. Ashraf listens to the patient and creates a psychological profile and from there, they start – together – working on the issues that bother them and at the end aim for a state of peace and stability. Outside of work, Ashraf is a long-distance runner and enjoys chess and classic music.
My name is Doug L. Watson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, RN, and I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with three years of experience treating clients across the lifespan. While I’m trained to work with individuals of all ages, about 85% of my practice has been focused on pediatrics and adolescents—a population I’m truly passionate about serving. I see children as young as five years old up to ages 75 or higher if needed through Telehealth. I earned both my BSN and MSN from Indiana Wesleyan University, completing my graduate degree in October 2022.
My name is Doug L. Watson, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, RN, and I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with three years of experience treating clients across the lifespan. While I’m trained to work with individuals of all ages, about 85% of my practice has been focused on pediatrics and adolescents—a population I’m truly passionate about serving. I see children as young as five years old up to ages 75 or higher if needed through Telehealth. I earned both my BSN and MSN from Indiana Wesleyan University, completing my graduate degree in October 2022.
Andy is experienced in providing medication management along with supportive therapy for various psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, neurocognitive disorders, sleep disorder, and addiction.
Andy is experienced in providing medication management along with supportive therapy for various psychiatric conditions including, but not limited to, mood disorders, anxiety disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, neurocognitive disorders, sleep disorder, and addiction.
Debra is especially passionate about supporting individuals coping with anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, trauma, and perinatal mental health challenges. She brings a trauma-informed lens to her care, supporting patients through postpartum depression, eating disorders, OCD, and sleep disturbances. Debra provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care that honors each person’s lived experience, while also guiding them toward emotional resilience and sustainable wellness.
Debra is especially passionate about supporting individuals coping with anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, trauma, and perinatal mental health challenges. She brings a trauma-informed lens to her care, supporting patients through postpartum depression, eating disorders, OCD, and sleep disturbances. Debra provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care that honors each person’s lived experience, while also guiding them toward emotional resilience and sustainable wellness.
Rebecca Nance is an advanced practice nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of experience in nursing. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a member of Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society. She earned her undergraduate degree from Wabash Valley College, and her graduate degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University. She most recently earned her doctoral degree in nursing. Her previous experience includes inpatient hospitalist, palliative, hospice and primary care with a focus on mental health.
Rebecca Nance is an advanced practice nurse practitioner with more than 10 years of experience in nursing. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and a member of Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society. She earned her undergraduate degree from Wabash Valley College, and her graduate degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University. She most recently earned her doctoral degree in nursing. Her previous experience includes inpatient hospitalist, palliative, hospice and primary care with a focus on mental health.
I am uniquely Board Certified in adult as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. I completed adult psychiatry residency at Wayne State University MI then furthered education with child psychiatry fellowship at Brown University RI. I have worked in various clinical settings including inpatient units, outpatient, residential facilities and ER. As a child psychiatrist I have enjoyed working at school based clinics, academic institutions and community mental health agencies. These years of extensive clinical experience enable me to utilize various modalities of treatment for all age groups.
I am uniquely Board Certified in adult as well as child and adolescent psychiatry. I completed adult psychiatry residency at Wayne State University MI then furthered education with child psychiatry fellowship at Brown University RI. I have worked in various clinical settings including inpatient units, outpatient, residential facilities and ER. As a child psychiatrist I have enjoyed working at school based clinics, academic institutions and community mental health agencies. These years of extensive clinical experience enable me to utilize various modalities of treatment for all age groups.
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FAQ - Autism Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.