Autism Psychiatrists in Montana
I treat a range of ages, from 3 years old to adulthood; particular areas of focus include the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD) and stress and anxiety disorders.
My approach is integrative, which means that treatment with medications may be combined with non-medication options, such as mindfulness-based interventions, life-style optimization, and nutritional supplementation. Together, we will develop an individualized well-being plan, which will incorporate your unique goals, and importantly, your perspective on health. My role is to offer these treatment options to you, and guide you as you make the decisions about which of these is aligned with your goals. All treatment options are evidence-informed, based on the medical and scientific literature.
I treat a range of ages, from 3 years old to adulthood; particular areas of focus include the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, ASD) and stress and anxiety disorders.
My approach is integrative, which means that treatment with medications may be combined with non-medication options, such as mindfulness-based interventions, life-style optimization, and nutritional supplementation. Together, we will develop an individualized well-being plan, which will incorporate your unique goals, and importantly, your perspective on health. My role is to offer these treatment options to you, and guide you as you make the decisions about which of these is aligned with your goals. All treatment options are evidence-informed, based on the medical and scientific literature.
I know reaching out for help takes courage, and I want you to feel supported from the very beginning. As a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, my focus is on listening to your story and understanding your needs. There is a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors that affect our mental wellness. My goal is to walk alongside you as we work toward sustained healing.
I know reaching out for help takes courage, and I want you to feel supported from the very beginning. As a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, my focus is on listening to your story and understanding your needs. There is a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors that affect our mental wellness. My goal is to walk alongside you as we work toward sustained healing.
Jiff is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Montana State University & focused her research on treating Adverse Childhood Experiences. She has worked & trained at Montana State Hospital, the VA, & many regional hospitals & outpatient facilities where she has served all ages & complexities. She authors continuing education for nurses & instructs nursing courses. Jiff grew up in the small-town, farming, ranching, and rodeo ways of life in Montana. She operates from the values of community learned here.
Jiff is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Montana State University & focused her research on treating Adverse Childhood Experiences. She has worked & trained at Montana State Hospital, the VA, & many regional hospitals & outpatient facilities where she has served all ages & complexities. She authors continuing education for nurses & instructs nursing courses. Jiff grew up in the small-town, farming, ranching, and rodeo ways of life in Montana. She operates from the values of community learned here.
Michelle Herron grew up in Helena, Montana. She has been specializing in psychiatric care for 13 years. Michelle graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Montana State University in 2022; she is passionate about providing inclusive psychiatric services to Montanans. Michelle believes that the provider and client work together to find an individualized treatment that promotes health, healing, and hope.
Michelle Herron grew up in Helena, Montana. She has been specializing in psychiatric care for 13 years. Michelle graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Montana State University in 2022; she is passionate about providing inclusive psychiatric services to Montanans. Michelle believes that the provider and client work together to find an individualized treatment that promotes health, healing, and hope.
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care for adults. I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and soul—and work collaboratively with clients to support their wellness goals. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply seeking clarity and growth, I offer a nonjudgmental, supportive space for healing.
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, I provide thoughtful, evidence-based mental health care for adults. I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, and soul—and work collaboratively with clients to support their wellness goals. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or simply seeking clarity and growth, I offer a nonjudgmental, supportive space for healing.
Samantha began her career in patient care over a decade ago, later earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In 2017, she transitioned into Public Health Nursing, focusing on providing care for families with infants and children. During this time, she gained a deeper understanding of how health disparities are closely linked to social and economic inequities. Motivated to address these issues more comprehensively, Samantha pursued advanced education and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Montana State University in 2023.
Samantha began her career in patient care over a decade ago, later earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. In 2017, she transitioned into Public Health Nursing, focusing on providing care for families with infants and children. During this time, she gained a deeper understanding of how health disparities are closely linked to social and economic inequities. Motivated to address these issues more comprehensively, Samantha pursued advanced education and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Montana State University in 2023.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of evaluating, diagnosing and treating many mental health disorders for children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working in the outpatient setting, telehealth appointments, inpatient unit and adolescent residential homes. In addition to my experience as a prescriber, I have over 15 years of nursing experience in multiple medical fields.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of evaluating, diagnosing and treating many mental health disorders for children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working in the outpatient setting, telehealth appointments, inpatient unit and adolescent residential homes. In addition to my experience as a prescriber, I have over 15 years of nursing experience in multiple medical fields.
Northern Lights Mental Health & Wellness is a functional and integrative psychiatry practice in Bigfork, MT. We provide personalized mental health care, combining evidence-based treatments with a holistic approach. Serving clients locally and virtually across Montana, Washington, Idaho, California, and Utah, we help individuals achieve lasting mental wellness through compassionate, trauma and faith-informed care.
Northern Lights Mental Health & Wellness is a functional and integrative psychiatry practice in Bigfork, MT. We provide personalized mental health care, combining evidence-based treatments with a holistic approach. Serving clients locally and virtually across Montana, Washington, Idaho, California, and Utah, we help individuals achieve lasting mental wellness through compassionate, trauma and faith-informed care.
Front Range Family Psychiatry cares for the mental health for the whole family. Children through adults are seen in rural Choteau, Montana. We offer local psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management and some therapy in a discrete location. All major insurances are accepted. There are now three Psych NPs to provide services.
Front Range Family Psychiatry cares for the mental health for the whole family. Children through adults are seen in rural Choteau, Montana. We offer local psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management and some therapy in a discrete location. All major insurances are accepted. There are now three Psych NPs to provide services.
Schedule today directly ONLINE at www.bellathiapsychiatry.com. I can provide psychiatric services including diagnostic evaluation, medication management, laboratory monitoring, follow up care, and referrals as needed. You are important and so is your self care! I'm here to help. I have several years of diverse experience in education and nursing. My goal is to help you understand why you are feeling this way and how we can work together towards meeting your needs.
Schedule today directly ONLINE at www.bellathiapsychiatry.com. I can provide psychiatric services including diagnostic evaluation, medication management, laboratory monitoring, follow up care, and referrals as needed. You are important and so is your self care! I'm here to help. I have several years of diverse experience in education and nursing. My goal is to help you understand why you are feeling this way and how we can work together towards meeting your needs.
Accepting New Montana Patients! ANCC Board Certified in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Family Nurse Practitioner Specializes in Mental Health and bringing you and your family peace of mind with medication management. Get personalized mental healthcare from a real person with just a click of a button. Lisa has decades of professional experience in the medical field and ingrained affinity for providing consistent care for the emotional & physical well-being of her patients. With her Native heritage and passion for caring for her fellow Montanans.
Accepting New Montana Patients! ANCC Board Certified in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner; Family Nurse Practitioner Specializes in Mental Health and bringing you and your family peace of mind with medication management. Get personalized mental healthcare from a real person with just a click of a button. Lisa has decades of professional experience in the medical field and ingrained affinity for providing consistent care for the emotional & physical well-being of her patients. With her Native heritage and passion for caring for her fellow Montanans.
Currently accepting new clients: Navigating mental health concerns as a child or teen (or as a parent) can be incredibly challenging. I’m Dr. Arias, a board-certified psychiatrist in both general and child/adolescent psychiatry with Frontier Psychiatry, and I’m here to offer thoughtful, compassionate support grounded in evidence-based care. I’ve dedicated my career to working with children, teens, and their families, helping them manage a wide range of mental health challenges. After completing my fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center, I provided trauma-informed care in a residential DBT program for teens for more than a decade.
Currently accepting new clients: Navigating mental health concerns as a child or teen (or as a parent) can be incredibly challenging. I’m Dr. Arias, a board-certified psychiatrist in both general and child/adolescent psychiatry with Frontier Psychiatry, and I’m here to offer thoughtful, compassionate support grounded in evidence-based care. I’ve dedicated my career to working with children, teens, and their families, helping them manage a wide range of mental health challenges. After completing my fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center, I provided trauma-informed care in a residential DBT program for teens for more than a decade.
Good health includes both physical and mental health which is why I believe a holistic perspective is key. I became an RN in 2008 and later, in 2016, I completed a Masters in Nursing with an Emphasis in Leadership later graduating with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health in 2022.
Good health includes both physical and mental health which is why I believe a holistic perspective is key. I became an RN in 2008 and later, in 2016, I completed a Masters in Nursing with an Emphasis in Leadership later graduating with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health in 2022.
At Adventure Psychiatry, we provide compassionate child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care. Every young person and family navigates a unique path shaped by challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health difficulties. Healing is possible. With the right support, children, teens, and adults can build a more meaningful life.
We chose the name Adventure Psychiatry because growth requires courage and openness to new experiences. Our role is to walk alongside you and your family with expert medication management and psychotherapy.
At Adventure Psychiatry, we provide compassionate child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care. Every young person and family navigates a unique path shaped by challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health difficulties. Healing is possible. With the right support, children, teens, and adults can build a more meaningful life.
We chose the name Adventure Psychiatry because growth requires courage and openness to new experiences. Our role is to walk alongside you and your family with expert medication management and psychotherapy.
With a combined background in psychiatry and neurogastroenterology, I treat persons of all ages with disorders of gut-brain connection, mood spectrum, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance use, OCD, ADHD, Autism, and PTSD.
When feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to handle life challenges, especially related to difficulties of a complex mood disorder, anxiety, focus/concentration, and work/home relationships, effective solutions can be found through a collaborative strategy. A holistic treatment approach integrates individual, targeted medication management with necessary psychological and physical care. Together, we can move beyond simply relieving symptoms and work toward lasting life changes that promote personal stability and growth.
With a combined background in psychiatry and neurogastroenterology, I treat persons of all ages with disorders of gut-brain connection, mood spectrum, bipolar disorder, anxiety, substance use, OCD, ADHD, Autism, and PTSD.
When feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to handle life challenges, especially related to difficulties of a complex mood disorder, anxiety, focus/concentration, and work/home relationships, effective solutions can be found through a collaborative strategy. A holistic treatment approach integrates individual, targeted medication management with necessary psychological and physical care. Together, we can move beyond simply relieving symptoms and work toward lasting life changes that promote personal stability and growth.
As an Air Force Retired provider with over 30 years of pediatric medical experience, I have chosen to specialize my practice to pediatric psychiatry. Offering psychiatric services for children and adolescents with family engagement in treatment. Accepting new referrals.
As an Air Force Retired provider with over 30 years of pediatric medical experience, I have chosen to specialize my practice to pediatric psychiatry. Offering psychiatric services for children and adolescents with family engagement in treatment. Accepting new referrals.
I am currently accepting new psychiatry clients in Montana and Idaho. For me, care starts with the values and goals of my patients and families so that we can develop collaborative solutions spanning beyond what medications can do alone. Through my training with multicultural and Eastern practices, I believe in working with a holistic, transparent approach that carefully incorporates medications or supplements to help support lasting change. Before working with my child, adolescent, and adult clients with Frontier Psychiatry, I worked as the Chief Psychiatry Fellow at the Yale Child Study Center in Connecticut.
I am currently accepting new psychiatry clients in Montana and Idaho. For me, care starts with the values and goals of my patients and families so that we can develop collaborative solutions spanning beyond what medications can do alone. Through my training with multicultural and Eastern practices, I believe in working with a holistic, transparent approach that carefully incorporates medications or supplements to help support lasting change. Before working with my child, adolescent, and adult clients with Frontier Psychiatry, I worked as the Chief Psychiatry Fellow at the Yale Child Study Center in Connecticut.
Accepting New Clients! As a Physician Assistant in Psychiatry, I specialize in providing compassionate and individualized care for adults (age 18+) struggling with mental health concerns. I believe in a collaborative approach, working alongside my patients to create personalized treatment plans that align with their unique needs and goals. I am passionate about empowering individuals to take an active role in their mental health journey and support them in achieving balance and well-being. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients can feel heard and understood.
Accepting New Clients! As a Physician Assistant in Psychiatry, I specialize in providing compassionate and individualized care for adults (age 18+) struggling with mental health concerns. I believe in a collaborative approach, working alongside my patients to create personalized treatment plans that align with their unique needs and goals. I am passionate about empowering individuals to take an active role in their mental health journey and support them in achieving balance and well-being. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where patients can feel heard and understood.
As board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, we work to engage in a unique therapeutic relationship. Our focus is to perform a thorough assessment, diagnosis and evaluation to provide medication management, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy using a collaborative approach. Overall, we welcome you to come as you are and together we can reach your mental health goals. Mental health care is an essential piece of overall health.
As board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, we work to engage in a unique therapeutic relationship. Our focus is to perform a thorough assessment, diagnosis and evaluation to provide medication management, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy using a collaborative approach. Overall, we welcome you to come as you are and together we can reach your mental health goals. Mental health care is an essential piece of overall health.
We specialize in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment plans for a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
Depression, Anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Autism.
Experienced PAs in Psychiatry Providing Collaborative, Patient-Centered Care in Montana
At Summit Psychiatry Associates, we are a dedicated team of PAs and Psychiatrists specializing in psychiatric care. Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services while working with collaborating practitioners and physicians.
We specialize in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment plans for a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
Depression, Anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Autism.
Experienced PAs in Psychiatry Providing Collaborative, Patient-Centered Care in Montana
At Summit Psychiatry Associates, we are a dedicated team of PAs and Psychiatrists specializing in psychiatric care. Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services while working with collaborating practitioners and physicians.
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FAQ - Autism Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder, often referred to simply as autism, is a developmental condition defined by social, communication, and behavioral differences. These challenges can make it difficult for individuals with autism to form and maintain relationships, adapt to changing environments, or thrive in traditional school settings. Symptoms of autism typically emerge in early childhood and are often first noticed by caregivers who observe difficulties in social interactions, the presence of repetitive behaviors, or unusually intense interests in specific topics. Children with autism may also show heightened sensitivity to certain sensory experiences, such as loud noises, bright lights, or specific textures in food or clothing.
How do psychiatrists diagnose and support children with autism?
Psychiatrists, often working in partnership with a pediatrician or developmental specialist, can play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment planning for children with autism. Diagnosis usually begins with an evaluation to assess the child's development, behavior, and overall functioning. Psychiatrists with expertise in autism are skilled at distinguishing the condition from other developmental or behavioral conditions that may share overlapping features, such as learning disorders. After diagnosis, psychiatrists may recommend a variety of supports, including behavioral interventions like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), occupational therapy, and/or family counseling. While there is no medication specific to autism, psychiatrists may prescribe medication to help manage co-occurring conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in autism?
Because autism presents differently in each individual and is typically identified in childhood, it is especially important to find a psychiatrist with experience working with young children and families. The Psychology Today online directory can help identify providers who specialize in autism and allows for filters based on treatment approaches, age group, and other preferences. When selecting a provider, it is helpful to ask about their specific experience with autism, their philosophy on therapy and medication use, and how they coordinate care with therapists, educators, and other members of a child's care team. Practical factors—such as appointment availability, insurance acceptance, and whether the provider offers in-person or telehealth visits—should also be taken into account to ensure a good fit.