ADHD Psychiatrists in Prospect, KY
I also treat individuals with ADHD, high functioning autism, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
I am a triple board-certified (ABPN) psychiatrist working with children, adolescents, and adults (ages 4–64) from diverse cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ+ communities.
I provide individualized care integrating psychotherapy and medication management. My work draws from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, and family therapy. I focus on understanding the deeper patterns behind symptoms while also addressing present-day challenges.
I also offer IV ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for treatment resistant depression, trauma, and related conditions..
Voted Tampa Bay's Top Doctor in 2024 & 2025 for general, child & adolescent psychiatry.
I also treat individuals with ADHD, high functioning autism, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
I am a triple board-certified (ABPN) psychiatrist working with children, adolescents, and adults (ages 4–64) from diverse cultural backgrounds and LGBTQ+ communities.
I provide individualized care integrating psychotherapy and medication management. My work draws from psychodynamic therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, and family therapy. I focus on understanding the deeper patterns behind symptoms while also addressing present-day challenges.
I also offer IV ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for treatment resistant depression, trauma, and related conditions..
Voted Tampa Bay's Top Doctor in 2024 & 2025 for general, child & adolescent psychiatry.
Is your child having trouble paying attention in class, seem ' hyperactive', or falling behind in school?
Perhaps I can help. I am a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and work with kids and teens who are going through a hard time and who want an expert level of care from a professional who shares Christian values and beliefs.
Is your child having trouble paying attention in class, seem ' hyperactive', or falling behind in school?
Perhaps I can help. I am a Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and work with kids and teens who are going through a hard time and who want an expert level of care from a professional who shares Christian values and beliefs.
Been diagnosed with Depression, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD,
Sometimes persons of faith hesitate to seek expert professional help because they fear that a psychiatrist will not respect Christian beliefs and values.
Been diagnosed with Depression, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD,
Sometimes persons of faith hesitate to seek expert professional help because they fear that a psychiatrist will not respect Christian beliefs and values.
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or simply not like yourself anymore? You don’t have to carry it all by yourself. I provide compassionate psychiatric care for adults, adolescents, and children navigating anxiety, depression, hormonal changes, burnout, difficult life transitions and more. I also have a special interest in supporting women experiencing mental health challenges related to PCOS and other women's health issues. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and supported while we work together to help you regain balance, confidence, and a sense of peace within yourself again.
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, or simply not like yourself anymore? You don’t have to carry it all by yourself. I provide compassionate psychiatric care for adults, adolescents, and children navigating anxiety, depression, hormonal changes, burnout, difficult life transitions and more. I also have a special interest in supporting women experiencing mental health challenges related to PCOS and other women's health issues. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and supported while we work together to help you regain balance, confidence, and a sense of peace within yourself again.
Some examples of my areas of practice include anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, phobias, attention deficit hyperactive disorder and thought disorders such as schizophrenia.
Accepting New Patients. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 10 years of helping people manage their mental health wellness. I believe that mental wellness is a key foundation for overall health. I understand that all my clients are unique and valued individuals who deserve acceptance, appreciation, support, and compassion. My perfect client would be someone struggling with life’s challenges who wants to obtain optimal happiness and wellness. My goal is simple - to assist you to live your very best life. Everyone deserves that!
Some examples of my areas of practice include anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, phobias, attention deficit hyperactive disorder and thought disorders such as schizophrenia.
Accepting New Patients. I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 10 years of helping people manage their mental health wellness. I believe that mental wellness is a key foundation for overall health. I understand that all my clients are unique and valued individuals who deserve acceptance, appreciation, support, and compassion. My perfect client would be someone struggling with life’s challenges who wants to obtain optimal happiness and wellness. My goal is simple - to assist you to live your very best life. Everyone deserves that!
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Now Taking New Patients - Telehealth and In-person - Appointments I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with training and experience assessing and treating adults and children focusing on a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD and addiction recovery.
I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults. I possess strong clinical skills, and have a natural ability to build rapport with her patients. I follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience. I do not prescribe benzodiazepines.
Now Taking New Patients - Telehealth and In-person - Appointments I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with training and experience assessing and treating adults and children focusing on a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADHD and addiction recovery.
I am passionate about providing quality, compassionate and comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults. I possess strong clinical skills, and have a natural ability to build rapport with her patients. I follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience. I do not prescribe benzodiazepines.
ADHD is the most common diagnosis for children, but it is still vastly overlooked and stigmatized.
I started my journey as a mental health technician in 2009 and became a nurse in 2011. I have remained in the mental health field my entire nursing career in various settings and with all ages. I have worked in corrections, an inpatient substance abuse facility, and an inpatient behavioral and psychiatric hospital.
ADHD is the most common diagnosis for children, but it is still vastly overlooked and stigmatized.
I started my journey as a mental health technician in 2009 and became a nurse in 2011. I have remained in the mental health field my entire nursing career in various settings and with all ages. I have worked in corrections, an inpatient substance abuse facility, and an inpatient behavioral and psychiatric hospital.
Dr. Scot McKay is board certified in Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. He graduated medical school from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He completed his residency and child/adolescent fellowship trainings at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Center in Denver, CO. Previously, he has worked on the inpatient and partial hospitalization child/adolescent psychiatric units at Children's Hospital Colorado as well as in the school-based health clinics through Denver Health in partnership with Denver Public Schools.
Dr. Scot McKay is board certified in Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. He graduated medical school from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He completed his residency and child/adolescent fellowship trainings at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Center in Denver, CO. Previously, he has worked on the inpatient and partial hospitalization child/adolescent psychiatric units at Children's Hospital Colorado as well as in the school-based health clinics through Denver Health in partnership with Denver Public Schools.
Dr. Arballo is board-certified psychiatrist who completed medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received residency training at University of Texas Health - San Antonio where in addition to clinical training was appointed resident chair of the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee.
Dr. Arballo is board-certified psychiatrist who completed medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received residency training at University of Texas Health - San Antonio where in addition to clinical training was appointed resident chair of the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee.
Dr. Maureen Waweru-Messersmith is a board-certified psychiatrist. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her general psychiatry residency at Temple University. She went on to complete a community psychiatry fellowship with the University of Pennsylvania, where she served in an attending role caring for patients with serious mental illness. Her experience includes working with veterans at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia and most recently with the University of Kentucky, treating individuals with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Dr. Maureen Waweru-Messersmith is a board-certified psychiatrist. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her general psychiatry residency at Temple University. She went on to complete a community psychiatry fellowship with the University of Pennsylvania, where she served in an attending role caring for patients with serious mental illness. Her experience includes working with veterans at the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Virginia and most recently with the University of Kentucky, treating individuals with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and have been working in the mental health field since 2020. I additionally have two bachelor's degrees from the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University. I grew up in Louisville and have worked in the nursing field since 2013 at places such as The Brook Hospital, Peace Hospital, University of Louisville Hospital, and a variety of others.
I am a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and have been working in the mental health field since 2020. I additionally have two bachelor's degrees from the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University. I grew up in Louisville and have worked in the nursing field since 2013 at places such as The Brook Hospital, Peace Hospital, University of Louisville Hospital, and a variety of others.
Dr. Colleen Ryan is a psychiatrist who grew up in Kentucky and has trained and practiced in a wide range of clinical settings. Her experience spans inpatient and outpatient care, community mental health, state hospitals, addiction clinics, VA hospitals, and academic medicine. She became board certified in addiction medicine in 2019, deepening her understanding of how addiction affects individuals and families. She has also worked extensively with patients experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, including both military- and civilian-related trauma.
Dr. Colleen Ryan is a psychiatrist who grew up in Kentucky and has trained and practiced in a wide range of clinical settings. Her experience spans inpatient and outpatient care, community mental health, state hospitals, addiction clinics, VA hospitals, and academic medicine. She became board certified in addiction medicine in 2019, deepening her understanding of how addiction affects individuals and families. She has also worked extensively with patients experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, including both military- and civilian-related trauma.
I help individuals manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, and stress-related challenges.
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As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that prioritizing your mental health is imperative to happiness and stability in life. I’ve been providing mental health care since 2017 and absolutely love seeing the improvements in my patients and in their quality of life. I work with patients of all ages and all mental health disorders. I look forward to working with you and helping you deal with your mental health struggles.
I help individuals manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, PTSD, and stress-related challenges.
Great to meet you!
As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe that prioritizing your mental health is imperative to happiness and stability in life. I’ve been providing mental health care since 2017 and absolutely love seeing the improvements in my patients and in their quality of life. I work with patients of all ages and all mental health disorders. I look forward to working with you and helping you deal with your mental health struggles.
Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma or self-doubt?
Welcome, dear clients. Do you feel stigmatized, shameful, stuck, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. I help patients navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life changes with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected—to yourself and the life you want to create.
Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma or self-doubt?
Welcome, dear clients. Do you feel stigmatized, shameful, stuck, or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. I help patients navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life changes with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected—to yourself and the life you want to create.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD and ADHD, Daniel focuses on delivering comprehensive care that addresses both the emotional and medical aspects of mental health.
Daniel’s approach balances therapy and medication management, providing a holistic treatment plan designed to promote sustained wellness and resilience. His work includes supporting young patients through critical developmental stages and addressing complex conditions.
Specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD and ADHD, Daniel focuses on delivering comprehensive care that addresses both the emotional and medical aspects of mental health.
Daniel’s approach balances therapy and medication management, providing a holistic treatment plan designed to promote sustained wellness and resilience. His work includes supporting young patients through critical developmental stages and addressing complex conditions.
I believe that healing begins with connection, understanding & a safe therapeutic space where individuals feel truly seen & supported. My approach to care is collaborative, evidence-based, and grounded in empathy. I view each person as a whole, not just a diagnosis & tailor every treatment plan to meet their unique emotional, psychological, & life circumstances. I provide both in-person and telehealth outpatient behavioral health services designed to make quality mental health care accessible & personalized. My goal is to meet you where you are & help you move toward balance, clarity & improved well-being at your own pace.
I believe that healing begins with connection, understanding & a safe therapeutic space where individuals feel truly seen & supported. My approach to care is collaborative, evidence-based, and grounded in empathy. I view each person as a whole, not just a diagnosis & tailor every treatment plan to meet their unique emotional, psychological, & life circumstances. I provide both in-person and telehealth outpatient behavioral health services designed to make quality mental health care accessible & personalized. My goal is to meet you where you are & help you move toward balance, clarity & improved well-being at your own pace.
In my psychiatric practice, trust is paramount. I'm committed to nurturing a safe, supportive environment where your voice is valued and respected. With empathy and compassion, I seek to cultivate a collaborative therapeutic bond grounded in mutual trust and openness. I firmly believe in holistic care, delving into both symptoms and underlying causes of mental health struggles. Together, we'll design a tailored treatment strategy aligned with your aspirations and beliefs. My practice is rooted in evidence-based approaches, integrating the latest research and best practices to empower you on your path to healing.
In my psychiatric practice, trust is paramount. I'm committed to nurturing a safe, supportive environment where your voice is valued and respected. With empathy and compassion, I seek to cultivate a collaborative therapeutic bond grounded in mutual trust and openness. I firmly believe in holistic care, delving into both symptoms and underlying causes of mental health struggles. Together, we'll design a tailored treatment strategy aligned with your aspirations and beliefs. My practice is rooted in evidence-based approaches, integrating the latest research and best practices to empower you on your path to healing.
Her journey into mental health began when her own son faced a Bipolar Disorder diagnosis at age 19. Despite her extensive healthcare background, Vicki realized she needed more knowledge to support her son. This is when she became passionate about mental health and that realization led her to further her education, a step she regards as her most rewarding decision. Now, with a deep understanding of her role, Vicki dedicates herself to aiding individuals of all ages in tackling their greatest obstacles. If you’re silently struggling or haven’t yet found the care you need, Vicki is ready to lend an ear.
Her journey into mental health began when her own son faced a Bipolar Disorder diagnosis at age 19. Despite her extensive healthcare background, Vicki realized she needed more knowledge to support her son. This is when she became passionate about mental health and that realization led her to further her education, a step she regards as her most rewarding decision. Now, with a deep understanding of her role, Vicki dedicates herself to aiding individuals of all ages in tackling their greatest obstacles. If you’re silently struggling or haven’t yet found the care you need, Vicki is ready to lend an ear.
The Couch is Louisville's first and only immediate mental healthcare center,founded to help patients who are experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety panic attacks, phobias, OCD, psychosis, ADHD, etc.
Our welcoming and comfortable facility is open during extended hours and weekend. All patients will receive: immediate professional support during a mental health crisis, a complete psychiatric evaluation, treatment with medications and/or crisis counseling, assistance in obtaining follow-up care in the community or follow-upcare at The Couch.
The Couch is Louisville's first and only immediate mental healthcare center,founded to help patients who are experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety panic attacks, phobias, OCD, psychosis, ADHD, etc.
Our welcoming and comfortable facility is open during extended hours and weekend. All patients will receive: immediate professional support during a mental health crisis, a complete psychiatric evaluation, treatment with medications and/or crisis counseling, assistance in obtaining follow-up care in the community or follow-upcare at The Couch.
Renewing Minds Psychiatry and Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Shelbyville, KY 40065
We have treated patients who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, PTSD and TBIs amongst other mental health disorders.
Taking NEW Patients! At Renewing Minds Psychiatry & Wellness, Jessica specializes in medication management and therapy with supporting children (ages 6 and up), adolescents, and adults who are experiencing nervousness, inability to focus, and feeling down to find within themselves the ability to feel better again.
We have treated patients who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, PTSD and TBIs amongst other mental health disorders.
Taking NEW Patients! At Renewing Minds Psychiatry & Wellness, Jessica specializes in medication management and therapy with supporting children (ages 6 and up), adolescents, and adults who are experiencing nervousness, inability to focus, and feeling down to find within themselves the ability to feel better again.
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What is ADHD and how can psychiatrists help?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental condition characterized by emotional dysregulation and symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Individuals with ADHD often experience challenges in school or in workplace settings, as they may face significant difficulty in maintaining focus, managing time, completing tasks, and navigating interpersonal relationships in these settings. Seeing a psychiatrist can be a helpful step for clients seeking support in managing ADHD symptoms, either through medication, therapy, or a combination of both. While ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in childhood—typically before the age of 12—some individuals may not notice symptoms until adolescence or adulthood.
What are the diagnosis and treatment options for ADHD?
Psychiatrists are equipped to offer diagnostic evaluations for ADHD, which can help confirm whether the condition is present and guide the selection of an appropriate treatment plan. The most frequently prescribed medications for ADHD are stimulants which are known to be highly effective in managing core symptoms. However, in some cases, non-stimulant medications or medications used to address co-occurring conditions—such as antidepressants—may be recommended instead or in addition. Medication tends to be most effective when paired with behavioral interventions, including executive function coaching, which aims to strengthen skills like organization, time management, and task completion. For younger clients, involving family members in treatment can be especially important, as parents and caregivers often play a central role in supporting behavioral change and ensuring proper medication management, when appropriate, for younger individuals.
How can I find an ADHD psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful resource for locating psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in diagnosing and treating ADHD. The platform allows users to filter search results by provider specialty, cost, location, and identity preferences. When evaluating potential providers, it is important to ask about their experience in treating ADHD, as well as their typical approach to therapy and medication. For families seeking evaluation for a young child, it may be beneficial to search for a child psychiatrist who specializes in pediatric assessments and may be more knowledgable about appropriate treatment and medication for younger clients. In addition, it's important to verify whether a potential psychiatrist accepts your insurance—and, since not all plans fully cover ADHD assessments or testing services, it’s especially important to confirm that these specific services are included in your coverage before starting the treatment process.

