Female Psychiatrists in Fenton, MO
Dr. Throop is not currently accepting new patients, however she collaborates with Aleksandra Swan, MSN, NP-C, PMHNP-BC & Courtney Rogan, PMHNP-BC who are accepting new patients. Their approach is patient-centered/patient-focused. Patient-centered care is a concept that gives primacy to the voice and concerns of the person using the health care service. The goal is to enable and empower patients to better appreciate, and play an active role in their mental health. Throop MD aims to take a holistic approach to mental health. While medications are a powerful tool in the journey to feeling better, they are one of many tools to be used!
Dr. Throop is not currently accepting new patients, however she collaborates with Aleksandra Swan, MSN, NP-C, PMHNP-BC & Courtney Rogan, PMHNP-BC who are accepting new patients. Their approach is patient-centered/patient-focused. Patient-centered care is a concept that gives primacy to the voice and concerns of the person using the health care service. The goal is to enable and empower patients to better appreciate, and play an active role in their mental health. Throop MD aims to take a holistic approach to mental health. While medications are a powerful tool in the journey to feeling better, they are one of many tools to be used!
Hi, I'm Sam. I provide in-person and telehealth medication management for children, teens, and adults, so you can get care from the comfort of home. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, mood swings, ADHD or just feeling stuck, we’ll take things one step at a time together.
My goal is to meet you where you are and work together to create a plan that fits your unique needs by providing a safe, supportive space to talk openly.
Hi, I'm Sam. I provide in-person and telehealth medication management for children, teens, and adults, so you can get care from the comfort of home. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, mood swings, ADHD or just feeling stuck, we’ll take things one step at a time together.
My goal is to meet you where you are and work together to create a plan that fits your unique needs by providing a safe, supportive space to talk openly.
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Hello, I’m Ornela Ika, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Missouri. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment for individuals facing mental health challenges. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and trauma. I work with patients across the spectrum of mental health disorders, with a strong focus on bipolar and depressive disorders. My goal is to provide tailored, compassionate care to help individuals navigate their unique challenges.
Hello, I’m Ornela Ika, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Missouri. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment for individuals facing mental health challenges. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and trauma. I work with patients across the spectrum of mental health disorders, with a strong focus on bipolar and depressive disorders. My goal is to provide tailored, compassionate care to help individuals navigate their unique challenges.
When you reach out for support, you deserve to feel heard — not rushed, judged, or reduced to a diagnosis.
I help by first listening. I take time to understand your full story — your symptoms, your stressors, your strengths, and what matters most to you. From there, we work together to create a plan that feels thoughtful, realistic, and aligned with your goals.
My goal is not just symptom relief — it’s helping you feel more stable, confident, and in control of your mental health.
You don’t have to do this alone. We’ll move forward at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you.
When you reach out for support, you deserve to feel heard — not rushed, judged, or reduced to a diagnosis.
I help by first listening. I take time to understand your full story — your symptoms, your stressors, your strengths, and what matters most to you. From there, we work together to create a plan that feels thoughtful, realistic, and aligned with your goals.
My goal is not just symptom relief — it’s helping you feel more stable, confident, and in control of your mental health.
You don’t have to do this alone. We’ll move forward at a pace that feels safe and supportive for you.
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
Embark on your healing journey with Dr. Zou, a Board-certified psychiatrist who blends the precision of medicine with the art of psychotherapy. Trained at Emory and UAlabama, Dr. Zou is expert at integrating medication management and psychotherapy, including CBT. But her approach is not just about effective treatment; it's about empowering you with self-knowledge and tools for sustainable mental well-being. With Dr. Zou, you can explore a personalized, empathetic approach that resonates uniquely with you.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). With 17 years of medical experience (ER, psych), my background has provided me with a deep understanding of individuals from various backgrounds, enabling me to provide non-judgmental care. I create individualized, evidence-based plans, emphasizing client involvement and collaboration.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). With 17 years of medical experience (ER, psych), my background has provided me with a deep understanding of individuals from various backgrounds, enabling me to provide non-judgmental care. I create individualized, evidence-based plans, emphasizing client involvement and collaboration.
My name is Cristele Tchokouani, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the care of adolescents, adults, and seniors. I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer, dementia, OCD, schizophrenia and trauma-related disorders.
My name is Cristele Tchokouani, and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in the care of adolescents, adults, and seniors. I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer, dementia, OCD, schizophrenia and trauma-related disorders.
I am so happy you are here! It takes courage to reach out for help. You don't have to feel this way forever. I understand how challenging it can be to find the right provider that truly listens and fosters a nonjudgemental, welcoming environment. I would be honored to be that person for you.
I am so happy you are here! It takes courage to reach out for help. You don't have to feel this way forever. I understand how challenging it can be to find the right provider that truly listens and fosters a nonjudgemental, welcoming environment. I would be honored to be that person for you.
Akhere makes a point to listen and try to understand patients’ needs beyond simply prescribing medication. She sees the decision-making process as collaborative, educating the patient throughout the process as she combines medication and psychotherapy for the best results. Akhere treats anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, insomnia, mood disorders, and other psychiatric and mental health problems.
Akhere makes a point to listen and try to understand patients’ needs beyond simply prescribing medication. She sees the decision-making process as collaborative, educating the patient throughout the process as she combines medication and psychotherapy for the best results. Akhere treats anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, insomnia, mood disorders, and other psychiatric and mental health problems.
Dr. Haley Koepp is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Missouri who has been practicing since 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in pPychology from Webster University and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Barnes-Jewish Goldfarb School of Nursing. She also holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from Saint Louis University and obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Purdue University Global. Dr. Koepp treats acute and chronic mental health disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings and all ages of the lifespan.
Dr. Haley Koepp is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Missouri who has been practicing since 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in pPychology from Webster University and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Barnes-Jewish Goldfarb School of Nursing. She also holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from Saint Louis University and obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Purdue University Global. Dr. Koepp treats acute and chronic mental health disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings and all ages of the lifespan.
Dava has a strong focus and is deeply committed to working with populations including women, military veterans, first responders, and individuals on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities. Her integrated approach incorporates medication management, creating a holistic framework for mental health care. In addition to her clinical practice, Dava understands the unique challenges that come with later life and midlife transitions, as well as health-related psychological issues like dementia. She strives to offer personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific circumstances, promoting healing and empowerment.Dava
Dava has a strong focus and is deeply committed to working with populations including women, military veterans, first responders, and individuals on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities. Her integrated approach incorporates medication management, creating a holistic framework for mental health care. In addition to her clinical practice, Dava understands the unique challenges that come with later life and midlife transitions, as well as health-related psychological issues like dementia. She strives to offer personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific circumstances, promoting healing and empowerment.Dava
My ideal client is an individual across the lifespan who is seeking psychiatric care through telepsychiatry and values access to consistent, professional mental health treatment from the comfort of their own environment. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and support clients with both new and long-standing mental health concerns.
Many of my clients are living with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, and are looking for ongoing psychiatric support that is accessible, structured, and evidence-based.
My ideal client is an individual across the lifespan who is seeking psychiatric care through telepsychiatry and values access to consistent, professional mental health treatment from the comfort of their own environment. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and support clients with both new and long-standing mental health concerns.
Many of my clients are living with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, and are looking for ongoing psychiatric support that is accessible, structured, and evidence-based.
Better Days Psychiatry and Family Practice
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
1 Endorsed
Saint Louis, MO 63123
Hattie DeBord is certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years’ experience working with pediatric and adult mental illness. She offers mental health services to patients aged 5 years and up.
Hattie DeBord is certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 11 years’ experience working with pediatric and adult mental illness. She offers mental health services to patients aged 5 years and up.
Patients I work with are adults who are ready to take meaningful steps toward improving their mental health. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, creating personalized treatment plans that reflect each individual’s goals. My priority is to provide a welcoming, supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and confident in your care.
Patients I work with are adults who are ready to take meaningful steps toward improving their mental health. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, creating personalized treatment plans that reflect each individual’s goals. My priority is to provide a welcoming, supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and confident in your care.
Hi there, meet Jelya Fatawu, I am a licensed Practitioner based in New Mexico. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective teletherapy services, focusing on helping individuals achieve a sense of stability, balance, and improved emotional well-being. With a deep understanding of the struggles that individuals encounter, my therapy practice is tailored to support those who are navigating difficult life transitions, experiencing anxiety or depression, or coping with trauma.
Hi there, meet Jelya Fatawu, I am a licensed Practitioner based in New Mexico. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and effective teletherapy services, focusing on helping individuals achieve a sense of stability, balance, and improved emotional well-being. With a deep understanding of the struggles that individuals encounter, my therapy practice is tailored to support those who are navigating difficult life transitions, experiencing anxiety or depression, or coping with trauma.
My approach
My treatment modality is both personalized and integrative in nature. I merge Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Counseling, and Person-Centered Counseling.
My focus
I work teens and adults who contend with a variety of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and life transitions.
My communication style
I believe in offering a safe, supportive, affirming, yet challenging environment that offers accountability and aids a person in achieving change. My clients can expect a partnership that is welcoming and non-judgmental yet impactful and transformative.
My approach
My treatment modality is both personalized and integrative in nature. I merge Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Counseling, and Person-Centered Counseling.
My focus
I work teens and adults who contend with a variety of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and life transitions.
My communication style
I believe in offering a safe, supportive, affirming, yet challenging environment that offers accountability and aids a person in achieving change. My clients can expect a partnership that is welcoming and non-judgmental yet impactful and transformative.
Beth believes in building therapeutic rapports with her patients, allowing extra time in the schedule to build the relationships and determine a collaborative and comprehensive treatment plan for symptom improvement and ultimately remission. Her main areas of clinical focus are depression, managing anxiety without benzodiazepines, and life transitions. Beth has a special spot in her heart for the LGBTQ+ population. In her free time, Beth enjoys following the local music scene, going to concerts, and traveling to Las Vegas.Beth prioritizes building meaningful therapeutic relationships with her patients, intentionally allowing extra t
Beth believes in building therapeutic rapports with her patients, allowing extra time in the schedule to build the relationships and determine a collaborative and comprehensive treatment plan for symptom improvement and ultimately remission. Her main areas of clinical focus are depression, managing anxiety without benzodiazepines, and life transitions. Beth has a special spot in her heart for the LGBTQ+ population. In her free time, Beth enjoys following the local music scene, going to concerts, and traveling to Las Vegas.Beth prioritizes building meaningful therapeutic relationships with her patients, intentionally allowing extra t
New Patients By Referral Only. My goal is to build a lasting relationship with my patients, helping them to live a life that is authentic. I get to know the whole person, and we will work collaboratively to help you meet your needs. I have a relaxed style and try to foster a comfortable environment. I individualize treatment to each person, using a combination of medications and therapy as appropriate. I have been practicing psychiatry for over 20 years. I specialize in treating patients with eating disorders, as well as depression, anxiety, and other co-morbid disorders. I work with patients ages 10 and up.
New Patients By Referral Only. My goal is to build a lasting relationship with my patients, helping them to live a life that is authentic. I get to know the whole person, and we will work collaboratively to help you meet your needs. I have a relaxed style and try to foster a comfortable environment. I individualize treatment to each person, using a combination of medications and therapy as appropriate. I have been practicing psychiatry for over 20 years. I specialize in treating patients with eating disorders, as well as depression, anxiety, and other co-morbid disorders. I work with patients ages 10 and up.
Many of my patients are high-achieving adult men struggling with depression, anxiety, or ADHD—feeling stuck, unmotivated, or trapped in cycles of fear and poor communication. You may have tried medication before without success or wonder if what you’re experiencing is “just life.” You want better sleep, focus, motivation, and more meaningful relationships. My goal is to help you break free from these struggles, regain confidence, and find lasting balance using an integrative, root-cause approach tailored to your unique needs.
Many of my patients are high-achieving adult men struggling with depression, anxiety, or ADHD—feeling stuck, unmotivated, or trapped in cycles of fear and poor communication. You may have tried medication before without success or wonder if what you’re experiencing is “just life.” You want better sleep, focus, motivation, and more meaningful relationships. My goal is to help you break free from these struggles, regain confidence, and find lasting balance using an integrative, root-cause approach tailored to your unique needs.
My name is Dr. Jaya LaFontaine. I am a board certified Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist, seeing people of all ages. I provide holistic, integrative virtual telepsychiatry services in the state of Missouri. Psychiatric practice has become solely about medicating symptoms rather than addressing the cause. I specialize in reducing polypharmacy, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and providing a safe, inclusive, confidential, and compassionate space for my patients who want to heal rather than numb their pain.
My name is Dr. Jaya LaFontaine. I am a board certified Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatrist, seeing people of all ages. I provide holistic, integrative virtual telepsychiatry services in the state of Missouri. Psychiatric practice has become solely about medicating symptoms rather than addressing the cause. I specialize in reducing polypharmacy, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and providing a safe, inclusive, confidential, and compassionate space for my patients who want to heal rather than numb their pain.
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, typically using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While clinical expertise is essential, feeling comfortable with your psychiatrist is equally important to the success of treatment. For some individuals, this means working with a provider who shares aspects of their identity—such as gender. A preference for a female psychiatrist often stems from a desire for greater relatability and the comfort of being supported by someone who may share similar lived experiences or perspectives.
What are the advantages of seeing a female psychiatrist?
Female psychiatrists may also possess particular expertise in specialty areas that can be especially relevant to certain patients. Although psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, some female practitioners have developed additional expertise in areas such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause-related mood changes, premenstrual mood disorders, and the psychological effects of gender-based trauma or discrimination. For patients navigating these concerns, working with a female psychiatrist may provide an added sense of validation, empathy, and trust—factors that can be especially meaningful in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
How to find a female psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search specifically for female psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), with additional filters for clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, insurance acceptance, session costs, and languages spoken. Reviewing provider profiles helps you assess whether a psychiatrist's background, identity, and treatment philosophy align with your mental health needs and personal values. Considering identity factors in your provider search, such as gender, is a practical approach to finding a psychiatrist with whom you can communicate openly and build an effective therapeutic relationship.