
Meriah Paige Ward
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, -BC (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
210 Calhoun Street, Galax, VA 24333
Let's Connect (276) 624-9774

Ideal client issues: complex mental health, substance use, mood/psychotic, trauma, personality, neurodevelopmental (autism, ADHD), neurocognitive (dementia).
Needs: patient-centered, holistic, evidence-based care, addressing social determinants, culturally competent (LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent).
Goals: improved mental health, managed conditions, support, and access to quality care.
Wants: effective treatment, understanding, compassion, respect, and support.
I'm a dual, board-certified FNP/PMHNP offering patient-centered care for mental health, substance use, and co-occurring conditions. I provide evidence-based treatment, including medication management and psychotherapy, with a focus on holistic well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed by mental health challenges or substance use? You're not alone. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to help you on your journey to wellness. Let's work together. Reach out today.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Meriah Paige Ward now - (276) 624-9774
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $295
- Standard Visit $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- MedCost
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Virginia Premier
- Out of Network

Meriah Paige Ward
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, -BC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Virginia / 0024192940 Meriah Paige Ward
- In Practice for 5 years
- Old Dominion University, Post-Grad Cert PMHNP, Graduated 2024
- License: Virginia / 0024192940
- Degree/Diploma from Old Dominion University DNP / 2021
- Degree/Diploma from Old Dominion University MSN FNP / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- Mood Disorders
- Medication Management
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Dementia
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas

Meriah Paige Ward
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, -BC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (276) 624-9774