Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Gardner, KS
With nearly 20 years of experience as a nurse, healthcare executive, and provider, I bring a broad and deeply personal understanding of healthcare. My diverse background has fueled my passion for offering mental health services that are not only effective but also deeply respectful of each individual's unique circumstances.
My team has a joint vision: To never make anyone wait to receive mental health services. Your safety is to important. How long you wait to be seen is up to you! We will make it happen.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a nurse, healthcare executive, and provider, I bring a broad and deeply personal understanding of healthcare. My diverse background has fueled my passion for offering mental health services that are not only effective but also deeply respectful of each individual's unique circumstances.
My team has a joint vision: To never make anyone wait to receive mental health services. Your safety is to important. How long you wait to be seen is up to you! We will make it happen.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or other issues related to excessive stress, unresolved traumas, or genetic predisposition.
Many of my clients did not develop symptoms overnight, rather they have dealt with minor issues that have developed over time and have become unmanageable on their own. When fatigue, changes in appetite, sleepless nights, loss of pleasure, lack of concentration, declining physical health, and hopelessness feels like a losing battle, you need someone else on your side. That's where I come in. We can delve into your history and start working toward symptom relief.
Often, clients are not new to psychiatric care and have failed many medication attempts. I offer genetic counseling to better understand you and optimal medication choices.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or other issues related to excessive stress, unresolved traumas, or genetic predisposition.
Many of my clients did not develop symptoms overnight, rather they have dealt with minor issues that have developed over time and have become unmanageable on their own. When fatigue, changes in appetite, sleepless nights, loss of pleasure, lack of concentration, declining physical health, and hopelessness feels like a losing battle, you need someone else on your side. That's where I come in. We can delve into your history and start working toward symptom relief.
Often, clients are not new to psychiatric care and have failed many medication attempts. I offer genetic counseling to better understand you and optimal medication choices.
Are you looking for a provider who uses holistic and lifestyle approaches in addition to prescribing medications? I specialize in treatment of psychiatric conditions for patients ages 15 years and older, offering a supportive and compassionate care.
My style is relational, gentle, and grounded in genuine respect. I use psychoeducation, group therapy, and reading-based discussions to help patients better understand their mental health. I used evidence-based treatment plans for my patients.
Are you looking for a provider who uses holistic and lifestyle approaches in addition to prescribing medications? I specialize in treatment of psychiatric conditions for patients ages 15 years and older, offering a supportive and compassionate care.
My style is relational, gentle, and grounded in genuine respect. I use psychoeducation, group therapy, and reading-based discussions to help patients better understand their mental health. I used evidence-based treatment plans for my patients.
I believe that when someone has the courage to reach out for help with their mental health, it should be considered a crisis - because poor mental health can destroy lives.
I believe that when someone has the courage to reach out for help with their mental health, it should be considered a crisis - because poor mental health can destroy lives.
As a specialist in treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar and PTSD as well as other mental health concerns, my care is collaborative, empowering, and personal.
Dr. Phan-Huy's philosophy of care is all about you. Your beliefs, your experiences, your goals. By partnering with Dr. Phan-Huy, you will be empowered with the tools necessary to achieve fulfilment. That’s because – with Board certification in psychiatry and specialty training from the University of Michigan – Dr. Phan-Huy is a beacon of clarity in the complex world of mental health.
As a specialist in treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar and PTSD as well as other mental health concerns, my care is collaborative, empowering, and personal.
Dr. Phan-Huy's philosophy of care is all about you. Your beliefs, your experiences, your goals. By partnering with Dr. Phan-Huy, you will be empowered with the tools necessary to achieve fulfilment. That’s because – with Board certification in psychiatry and specialty training from the University of Michigan – Dr. Phan-Huy is a beacon of clarity in the complex world of mental health.
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I work with patients aged 18 and above, treating Anxiety disorders: Such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Depression: Including postpartum depression, Bipolar disorder: Including bipolar disorder with psychosis; Schizophrenia; Post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD): A trauma-related disorder, & Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
I am a dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 2 years of experience based in the greater Kansas City area in the state of Missouri providing comprehensive mental health care to diverse patient populations via telehealth Zoom from the comfort of their homes. My approach to goal setting: first to build a strong and good rapport with my patient and establish trust and then identify the patient’s goal for seeking treatment.
I work with patients aged 18 and above, treating Anxiety disorders: Such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Depression: Including postpartum depression, Bipolar disorder: Including bipolar disorder with psychosis; Schizophrenia; Post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD): A trauma-related disorder, & Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
I am a dedicated board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 2 years of experience based in the greater Kansas City area in the state of Missouri providing comprehensive mental health care to diverse patient populations via telehealth Zoom from the comfort of their homes. My approach to goal setting: first to build a strong and good rapport with my patient and establish trust and then identify the patient’s goal for seeking treatment.
Success Health System strives to provide the best patient experience possible. We offer virtual and in-person services at convenient locations in Olathe, KS; Columbia, MO; Independence, MO; and Creve Coeur, MO. We will answer and schedule your appointment within 48 hours. Providers at Success Health System are passionate about providing patient-centered psychotropic and psychotherapeutic interventions that are individualized to each patient’s diagnosis.
Success Health System strives to provide the best patient experience possible. We offer virtual and in-person services at convenient locations in Olathe, KS; Columbia, MO; Independence, MO; and Creve Coeur, MO. We will answer and schedule your appointment within 48 hours. Providers at Success Health System are passionate about providing patient-centered psychotropic and psychotherapeutic interventions that are individualized to each patient’s diagnosis.
At PRC Psychiatry, PLLC., we provide holistic and coordinated care tailored to address your physical, emotional, and social needs. Our commitment is to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where you are heard, respected, and supported. Led by Chandra Price, a double-boarded family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, our telepsychiatry practice offers psychiatric diagnosis and evidence-based psychopharmacological treatment to clients in TN, ME, VT, and KS. Chandra's professional focus lies in integrated behavioral health, ensuring personalized care for each individual.
At PRC Psychiatry, PLLC., we provide holistic and coordinated care tailored to address your physical, emotional, and social needs. Our commitment is to foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where you are heard, respected, and supported. Led by Chandra Price, a double-boarded family and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, our telepsychiatry practice offers psychiatric diagnosis and evidence-based psychopharmacological treatment to clients in TN, ME, VT, and KS. Chandra's professional focus lies in integrated behavioral health, ensuring personalized care for each individual.
You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or the deep wounds of trauma, and you're looking for a compassionate, individualized approach.
I specialize in compassionate, individualized care for those facing complex mental health challenges. As a kink/poly-affirming practitioner, I provide a safe space for LGBTQIA+ individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring conditions.
You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or the deep wounds of trauma, and you're looking for a compassionate, individualized approach.
I specialize in compassionate, individualized care for those facing complex mental health challenges. As a kink/poly-affirming practitioner, I provide a safe space for LGBTQIA+ individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-occurring conditions.
Cynthia Ruth Heck
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-, BC, LPC-, NCC
2 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66202
My care is patient centered, trauma informed, and nonjudgmental.
Hello friend, I am glad you found me. I, too, have sought help for my mental health. I understand the courage it takes to hope, heal, and trust the helpers. No matter how dark it seems now, there is always hope! You do not have to fight alone. It would be my honor to partner with you to help you discover that hope, health, healing, and wholeness is for you too.
My care is patient centered, trauma informed, and nonjudgmental.
Hello friend, I am glad you found me. I, too, have sought help for my mental health. I understand the courage it takes to hope, heal, and trust the helpers. No matter how dark it seems now, there is always hope! You do not have to fight alone. It would be my honor to partner with you to help you discover that hope, health, healing, and wholeness is for you too.
I specialize in managing mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders.
My goal is to heal the whole person. My therapy style involves helping clients explore the deeper meaning of their emotions and mental processing along with the impact of childhood experiences. I also offer eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy that helps clients reprocess traumatic memories to facilitate adaptive healing.
I specialize in managing mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma related disorders.
My goal is to heal the whole person. My therapy style involves helping clients explore the deeper meaning of their emotions and mental processing along with the impact of childhood experiences. I also offer eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy that helps clients reprocess traumatic memories to facilitate adaptive healing.
Michele D Rickman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Overland Park, KS 66204
Hi, I’m Michele Rickman, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of PsychSolutions. I help kids, teens, and adults find hope, healing, and balance through medication, therapy, and real-life strategies that actually work. I listen first, treat the whole person, and walk the journey with you.
Mental health care should feel human, safe, and empowering, not cold or clinical. My goal is to bridge gaps in care, break stigma, and remind you that asking for help is courage — not weakness.
"Hope. Healing. Solutions — together.”
Hi, I’m Michele Rickman, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of PsychSolutions. I help kids, teens, and adults find hope, healing, and balance through medication, therapy, and real-life strategies that actually work. I listen first, treat the whole person, and walk the journey with you.
Mental health care should feel human, safe, and empowering, not cold or clinical. My goal is to bridge gaps in care, break stigma, and remind you that asking for help is courage — not weakness.
"Hope. Healing. Solutions — together.”
I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood-related challenges through thoughtful medication management and supportive care.
I want to help you achieve stable health and feel safe in your community. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction by offering therapy and managing medications. I know that people dealing with trauma and addiction are often misunderstood and not listened to. I am here to support and help you.
I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood-related challenges through thoughtful medication management and supportive care.
I want to help you achieve stable health and feel safe in your community. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction by offering therapy and managing medications. I know that people dealing with trauma and addiction are often misunderstood and not listened to. I am here to support and help you.
We approach everyone with a trauma lens to consider this potential contributor to your current symptoms.
We provide psychiatric medication management to all genders and ages. We offer both in person and telehealth visits, though initial intake appointments must be in person.
We approach everyone with a trauma lens to consider this potential contributor to your current symptoms.
We provide psychiatric medication management to all genders and ages. We offer both in person and telehealth visits, though initial intake appointments must be in person.
Treating patients in Arkansas, Arizona, Nevada, Kansas.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with doctoral-level training in pharmacology and extensive experience providing evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan. My clinical practice focuses on comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and thoughtful medication management tailored to each individual’s needs and clinical history.
Treating patients in Arkansas, Arizona, Nevada, Kansas.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with doctoral-level training in pharmacology and extensive experience providing evidence-based psychiatric care across the lifespan. My clinical practice focuses on comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and thoughtful medication management tailored to each individual’s needs and clinical history.
My ideal clients are individuals or families seeking a safe, inclusive space to improve their mental health and overall quality of life. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want compassionate, evidence-based care that truly listens. They value collaboration, humor, and a holistic approach to wellness. Their goal? To find purpose, balance, and joy in life. I’m here to make mental health care accessible, affordable, and empowering—because everyone deserves the chance to thrive.
My ideal clients are individuals or families seeking a safe, inclusive space to improve their mental health and overall quality of life. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want compassionate, evidence-based care that truly listens. They value collaboration, humor, and a holistic approach to wellness. Their goal? To find purpose, balance, and joy in life. I’m here to make mental health care accessible, affordable, and empowering—because everyone deserves the chance to thrive.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or major life changes, you’re not alone.
My approach to medication management is collaborative, trauma-informed, and individualized. I combine thoughtful medication support with coping skills and holistic strategies, taking time to understand your history, strengths, and goals. I work with you to build resilience, emotional balance, and a greater sense of control in daily life.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or major life changes, you’re not alone.
My approach to medication management is collaborative, trauma-informed, and individualized. I combine thoughtful medication support with coping skills and holistic strategies, taking time to understand your history, strengths, and goals. I work with you to build resilience, emotional balance, and a greater sense of control in daily life.
I work with adults and children navigating ADHD (including late-diagnosed ADHD), anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, trauma, PTSD, addiction recovery, and caregiver burnout.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management, thoughtfully integrated with therapy-informed care. With 16 years in the mental health field across diverse settings, I draw from CBT, ACT, and EMDR to guide treatment decisions that are collaborative, grounded, and individualized—not rushed or one-size-fits-all.
I work with adults and children navigating ADHD (including late-diagnosed ADHD), anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, trauma, PTSD, addiction recovery, and caregiver burnout.
I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management, thoughtfully integrated with therapy-informed care. With 16 years in the mental health field across diverse settings, I draw from CBT, ACT, and EMDR to guide treatment decisions that are collaborative, grounded, and individualized—not rushed or one-size-fits-all.
Whether it's the crushing weight of abuse, assault, or trauma that replays in your quietest moments — the self-blame, the persistent feeling of unworthiness, the exhausting difficulty of trusting anyone including yourself — you deserve real, lasting help, not just another set of coping strategies that barely scratch the surface.
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.
Whether it's the crushing weight of abuse, assault, or trauma that replays in your quietest moments — the self-blame, the persistent feeling of unworthiness, the exhausting difficulty of trusting anyone including yourself — you deserve real, lasting help, not just another set of coping strategies that barely scratch the surface.
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.
Navigating mental health can feel isolating, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space where you're met with curiosity, not criticism. My goal is to understand your unique story, uncover what's holding you back, and collaboratively chart a path toward lasting healing.
With advanced training in both psychiatry and primary care, I provide a thoughtful, whole-person approach to our sessions. We’ll explore your challenges within the full context of your life experiences.
Navigating mental health can feel isolating, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space where you're met with curiosity, not criticism. My goal is to understand your unique story, uncover what's holding you back, and collaboratively chart a path toward lasting healing.
With advanced training in both psychiatry and primary care, I provide a thoughtful, whole-person approach to our sessions. We’ll explore your challenges within the full context of your life experiences.
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FAQ - Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with trauma and PTSD?
Trauma and conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are characterized by distressing symptoms like flashbacks, insomnia, intrusive memories, hopelessness, and irritability in the wake of a major event. Trauma can also result from a chronic series of events, resulting in a condition known as complex trauma. Not all individuals who experience a traumatic event seek psychiatric support or gain a diagnosis for a trauma-related disorder; indeed, many individuals with strong social supports and/or coping skills, which can contribute to resilience, can manage complex feelings after a traumatic event on their own. However, many individuals do benefit from seeing a psychiatrist for medication or other therapeutic support, particularly if they are experiencing acute symptoms or are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to other emotional conditions or challenges.
How do psychiatrists treat trauma and PTSD?
Psychiatrists can help individuals struggling with trauma by prescribing medication that helps to reduce the intensity of symptoms. Medications are often most effective, however, when used in conjunction with evidence-based therapy interventions, such as Exposure Therapy or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). These forms of treatment help individuals overcome trauma-related symptoms through guided exposure to trauma-related triggers in a controlled therapeutic environment. In some cases, psychiatrists will conduct these sessions with clients, or they may work with a client's therapist or counselor who offers these services. This team-based approach to care for trauma can be particularly useful, as can ongoing maintenance sessions with a psychiatrist even following an initial period of more intensive treatment, since many individuals with trauma or PTSD may experience relapses or the return of symptoms even after initial progress. In such cases, having a psychiatrist who can adjust the treatment plan or medication in accordance with a client's needs can be an important part of maintaining long-term recovery.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in trauma and PTSD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in trauma, PTSD, and related conditions. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in these conditions, you may consider searching by psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as veterans or children. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of trauma and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.