Depression Psychiatrists in Barton County, KS
I treat ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar schizophrenia, and everything in between.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate about providing access to mental healthcare in Kansas. I use an evidence-based approach to mental healthcare and have a patient-centered approach. I also like to use a whole-person approach and figure out the root cause of symptoms. Often offering holistic options as appropriate.
I treat ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar schizophrenia, and everything in between.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am passionate about providing access to mental healthcare in Kansas. I use an evidence-based approach to mental healthcare and have a patient-centered approach. I also like to use a whole-person approach and figure out the root cause of symptoms. Often offering holistic options as appropriate.
However, I do specialize in Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, & PTSD/Trauma.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your mental health journey. I created Psynergy to offer a truly patient centered approach. One that blends traditional & functional treatment modalities. By looking deeper into the root causes of symptoms, my goal is to provide care that brings lasting relief, not just temporary solutions.
At Psynergy, you are more than a diagnosis. Here, your voice matters, your story is valued, and your treatment is tailored to you. My hope is that every person leaves feeling empowered, and supported on their path toward wellness.
However, I do specialize in Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, & PTSD/Trauma.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your mental health journey. I created Psynergy to offer a truly patient centered approach. One that blends traditional & functional treatment modalities. By looking deeper into the root causes of symptoms, my goal is to provide care that brings lasting relief, not just temporary solutions.
At Psynergy, you are more than a diagnosis. Here, your voice matters, your story is valued, and your treatment is tailored to you. My hope is that every person leaves feeling empowered, and supported on their path toward wellness.
This includes ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and other mental illness.
I created Sound Psychiatry and Healthcare to allow mental health to be available to rural Kansas. I live in rural southeast Kansas where I work at a community mental health center four days a week allowing me to see patients independently on Mondays by telehealth and in person in Emporia and Dodge City, KS. I previously worked in Wichita where I would have patients drive hours from Western Kansas to be seen. I am board certified as a family practice nurse practitioner and as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I have additional certifications in medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders
This includes ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, and other mental illness.
I created Sound Psychiatry and Healthcare to allow mental health to be available to rural Kansas. I live in rural southeast Kansas where I work at a community mental health center four days a week allowing me to see patients independently on Mondays by telehealth and in person in Emporia and Dodge City, KS. I previously worked in Wichita where I would have patients drive hours from Western Kansas to be seen. I am board certified as a family practice nurse practitioner and as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I have additional certifications in medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders
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I especially enjoy working with children/adolescents, neurodivergent clients including ADHD & adult autism, and clients with anxiety and/or depression.
I believe that the foundations of a strong therapeutic alliance are equality, collaboration, and mutual respect. Clients are the experts about their unique internal and external experiences. From the foundation of our therapeutic alliance, a safe space is created. Clients can share their expertise about their own experiences, and I can share my expertise in psychiatric mental health. Together we can coauthor a plan to optimize your wellness.
I especially enjoy working with children/adolescents, neurodivergent clients including ADHD & adult autism, and clients with anxiety and/or depression.
I believe that the foundations of a strong therapeutic alliance are equality, collaboration, and mutual respect. Clients are the experts about their unique internal and external experiences. From the foundation of our therapeutic alliance, a safe space is created. Clients can share their expertise about their own experiences, and I can share my expertise in psychiatric mental health. Together we can coauthor a plan to optimize your wellness.
Helping patients of all ages with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and more, I offer psychiatric care and medication management.
Hi, I’m Laura Donnenwerth, a hometown girl, and now Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN, PMHNP-BC) serving patients of all ages in Pratt and the surrounding areas. With nearly 25 years of nursing experience, and having been on the other side of the “couch” myself, I know how important it is to feel heard, seen, and understood.
I provide medication management and mental health support all tailored to your unique journey. With care, compassion, and the help of my therapy dog, Kate, we strive to create comfort and support in every visit. Take my hand and let's walk this path together.
Helping patients of all ages with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, and more, I offer psychiatric care and medication management.
Hi, I’m Laura Donnenwerth, a hometown girl, and now Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN, PMHNP-BC) serving patients of all ages in Pratt and the surrounding areas. With nearly 25 years of nursing experience, and having been on the other side of the “couch” myself, I know how important it is to feel heard, seen, and understood.
I provide medication management and mental health support all tailored to your unique journey. With care, compassion, and the help of my therapy dog, Kate, we strive to create comfort and support in every visit. Take my hand and let's walk this path together.
I believe that mental well-being is multifaceted and is best addressed through a collaborative, holistic approach. By integrating therapy with appropriate medication when needed, I strive to provide comprehensive support tailored to each individual's unique needs.
I value working closely with patients and their support networks—whether it’s parents, partners, or family members—because I understand that mental health challenges can impact the entire family dynamic. My approach emphasizes meeting patients where they are and honoring their personal journeys.
I believe that mental well-being is multifaceted and is best addressed through a collaborative, holistic approach. By integrating therapy with appropriate medication when needed, I strive to provide comprehensive support tailored to each individual's unique needs.
I value working closely with patients and their support networks—whether it’s parents, partners, or family members—because I understand that mental health challenges can impact the entire family dynamic. My approach emphasizes meeting patients where they are and honoring their personal journeys.
I also incorporate clinical treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, Long COVID and PMDD.
With board certification in general adult psychiatry and addiction medicine, plus training in consultation-liaison psychiatry, I bring a collaborative, holistic approach to care. I work alongside therapists, primary care providers, and other practitioners to ensure coordinated support.
I also incorporate clinical treatment of conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, Long COVID and PMDD.
With board certification in general adult psychiatry and addiction medicine, plus training in consultation-liaison psychiatry, I bring a collaborative, holistic approach to care. I work alongside therapists, primary care providers, and other practitioners to ensure coordinated support.
Maybe anxiety is constant, depression has drained your motivation, ADHD is affecting your focus, or past trauma continues to resurface.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I treat adolescents (13+) and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and related concerns. I provide thorough evaluations and individualized treatment plans, including medication management when appropriate, with a focus on lasting stability and improved functioning.
Maybe anxiety is constant, depression has drained your motivation, ADHD is affecting your focus, or past trauma continues to resurface.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I treat adolescents (13+) and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, mood disorders, and related concerns. I provide thorough evaluations and individualized treatment plans, including medication management when appropriate, with a focus on lasting stability and improved functioning.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns like panic, bipolar, postpartum depression, and suicidal thoughts.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
Whether addressing symptoms of PTSD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, I strive to cultivate a supportive atmosphere in which clients can safely examine their challenges and discover significant solutions.
Evaluate patients' mental health history, symptoms, and other factors to diagnose mental health and substance use disorders. Subsequently, utilize this information to offer a range of treatments, such as psychotherapy, medication management, and behavioral interventions. Furthermore, our clinic offers Qb Testing for ADHD.
Whether addressing symptoms of PTSD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, I strive to cultivate a supportive atmosphere in which clients can safely examine their challenges and discover significant solutions.
Evaluate patients' mental health history, symptoms, and other factors to diagnose mental health and substance use disorders. Subsequently, utilize this information to offer a range of treatments, such as psychotherapy, medication management, and behavioral interventions. Furthermore, our clinic offers Qb Testing for ADHD.
We also offer personalized ADHD diagnosis and treatment, treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, as well as some addiction and substance abuse!
Psychiatry provider serving all of KANSAS, rural areas, cities, ect. We work hard to improve your quality of life.
We also offer personalized ADHD diagnosis and treatment, treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, as well as some addiction and substance abuse!
Psychiatry provider serving all of KANSAS, rural areas, cities, ect. We work hard to improve your quality of life.
We specialize in high quality telemedicine, personalized ADHD treatment, treatment for anxiety, PTSD, depression, OCD, and some substance abuse!
We offer comprehensive assessments and customized treatment plans, we work hard to improve your quality of life.
We offer quality, compassionate care anywhere within the state of Iowa. We can get NEW patients in within one week! Make an appointment with us today!
We specialize in high quality telemedicine, personalized ADHD treatment, treatment for anxiety, PTSD, depression, OCD, and some substance abuse!
We offer comprehensive assessments and customized treatment plans, we work hard to improve your quality of life.
We offer quality, compassionate care anywhere within the state of Iowa. We can get NEW patients in within one week! Make an appointment with us today!
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating a major life transition, I believe healing begins with feeling heard and understood.
Choosing to start psychiatric treatment or therapy is a courageous step—and finding the right person to support you in that journey is essential. I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with a deep respect for the complexities of each person’s life story. My approach combines evidence-based psychiatric care with genuine curiosity, compassion, and a non-judgmental space where you can speak freely.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating a major life transition, I believe healing begins with feeling heard and understood.
Choosing to start psychiatric treatment or therapy is a courageous step—and finding the right person to support you in that journey is essential. I’m a board-certified psychiatrist with a deep respect for the complexities of each person’s life story. My approach combines evidence-based psychiatric care with genuine curiosity, compassion, and a non-judgmental space where you can speak freely.
I'm a psychiatric clinician passionate about supporting mental well-being. With over a decade of experience, I focus on integrating models of care and genetic testing into personalized psychiatric interventions.
I'm a psychiatric clinician passionate about supporting mental well-being. With over a decade of experience, I focus on integrating models of care and genetic testing into personalized psychiatric interventions.
We also offer personalized ADHD diagnosis and treatment, treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, as well as some addiction and substance abuse!
Psychiatry provider serving all of Kansas, rural areas, cities, ect. We work hard to improve your quality of life.
We also offer personalized ADHD diagnosis and treatment, treatment for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, as well as some addiction and substance abuse!
Psychiatry provider serving all of Kansas, rural areas, cities, ect. We work hard to improve your quality of life.
Kelsey specializes in helping people improve their quality of life through combination of medication management and a holistic approach of balancing hormones, addressing food sensitivities, and vitamin deficiencies. Working with each patient for an individualized plan of care.
Kelsey specializes in helping people improve their quality of life through combination of medication management and a holistic approach of balancing hormones, addressing food sensitivities, and vitamin deficiencies. Working with each patient for an individualized plan of care.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in children 6+, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on ADHD, depression, and anxiety, I am dedicated to improving the mental health and overall well-being of my patients.
Medication management can greatly improve symptoms and quality of life for individuals with mental health conditions. Proper medication management is crucial to finding the right medication and dosage, as different individuals may respond differently. Close monitoring is necessary to assess effectiveness and manage potential side effects.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in children 6+, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on ADHD, depression, and anxiety, I am dedicated to improving the mental health and overall well-being of my patients.
Medication management can greatly improve symptoms and quality of life for individuals with mental health conditions. Proper medication management is crucial to finding the right medication and dosage, as different individuals may respond differently. Close monitoring is necessary to assess effectiveness and manage potential side effects.
Depression, anxiety, and PTSD are my specialties.
I keep my practice small by design — accepting only a few new patients each and every month. This means you get genuine, unhurried attention every single session. I practice integrative psychiatry, combining genetic testing, targeted supplements, and medication only when truly necessary. Your care is built around you alone — not a diagnosis, not a protocol.
Depression, anxiety, and PTSD are my specialties.
I keep my practice small by design — accepting only a few new patients each and every month. This means you get genuine, unhurried attention every single session. I practice integrative psychiatry, combining genetic testing, targeted supplements, and medication only when truly necessary. Your care is built around you alone — not a diagnosis, not a protocol.
I treat a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, sleep disorders, cognitive decline, and substance use concerns.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared clinician dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional wellness and stability. My care philosophy is rooted in compassion, respect, and collaboration. I believe healing happens best when clients feel heard and involved in their treatment. I work closely with each client to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support emotional well-being, resilience, and long-term stability.
I treat a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, sleep disorders, cognitive decline, and substance use concerns.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared clinician dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional wellness and stability. My care philosophy is rooted in compassion, respect, and collaboration. I believe healing happens best when clients feel heard and involved in their treatment. I work closely with each client to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that support emotional well-being, resilience, and long-term stability.
I offer psychiatric medication management with brief add on therapies for children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Visit my webpage for more information. On the Provider tab Click on "Book with Michelle" to schedule a free 15 minute consult and be sure to check out our new membership options for private pay clients.
I offer psychiatric medication management with brief add on therapies for children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Visit my webpage for more information. On the Provider tab Click on "Book with Michelle" to schedule a free 15 minute consult and be sure to check out our new membership options for private pay clients.
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FAQ - Depression Psychiatrists
How can a psychiatrist help with depression?
Depression can be a deeply challenging and often debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to function in day-to-day life, influencing everything from personal relationships and work performance to motivation, energy levels, and overall emotional well-being. However, psychiatrists can help individuals experiencing depression and related conditions—such as major depressive disorder (MDD), seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and postpartum depression—by providing a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. Psychiatrists who specialize in depression are typically trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities that are proven to support recovery from depressive symptoms, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy (IPT).
What can you expect from the treatment process?
The process of working with a psychiatrist usually begins with an evaluation or assessment, which allows the psychiatrist to understand the client’s medical history and current symptoms. This initial assessment serves to help develop a treatment plan and can help the psychiatrist assess whether a client may benefit from medication, talk therapy, or a combination of both. As treatment progresses, psychiatrists continue to monitor the individual’s response to therapy and any prescribed medications; they may also work in collaboration with other mental health professionals on a client's care team, such as therapists, psychologists, or social workers, in order to ensure a client receives coordinated care. In many cases, individuals meet with their psychiatrist on a weekly or biweekly basis for several months or more, which allows enough time to evaluate treatment outcomes and for medications—such as antidepressants—to take full effect. For some clients, particularly those with less severe symptoms or more focused goals, shorter-term therapy may be offered, especially when the psychiatrist is trained in structured approaches like solution-focused therapy or brief therapy models.
How to find the right psychiatrist for depression?
Given the prevalence of depression, many psychiatrists possess considerable experience treating it. Still, it is important to find a provider who is a good personal and clinical fit. Resources like Psychology Today’s online directory make it easy to locate psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in depression and related conditions. The directory includes filters that allow users to search by specialty, cost, location, and identity preferences. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their specific experience treating depression, their approach to therapy and medication, and whether they offer care in a convenient format—either in-person or via telehealth. Additionally, for some individuals, especially those from marginalized communities, finding a psychiatrist who shares or has familiarity with their cultural, racial, or gender identity can make a significant difference in the effectiveness of care.