Psychiatrists for Children in Billings, MT
Currently accepting new clients: Navigating mental health concerns as a child or teen (or as a parent) can be incredibly challenging.
I’ve also served as medical director for an eating disorder treatment program and worked in integrated telepsychiatry settings, partnering with primary care providers to expand access to care. I’ve completed intensive DBT training and enjoy incorporating its principles into my work with patients and families. I currently see patients from age 5-23.
Currently accepting new clients: Navigating mental health concerns as a child or teen (or as a parent) can be incredibly challenging.
I’ve also served as medical director for an eating disorder treatment program and worked in integrated telepsychiatry settings, partnering with primary care providers to expand access to care. I’ve completed intensive DBT training and enjoy incorporating its principles into my work with patients and families. I currently see patients from age 5-23.
Expertise and clarity define Dr. Harper’s practice. An experienced board-certified psychiatrist, she integrates psychotherapy into every session, connecting neurobiology with emotional patterns to guide lasting change. Patients work with a clinician who values both evidence and meaning, blending medical precision with therapeutic depth.
Expertise and clarity define Dr. Harper’s practice. An experienced board-certified psychiatrist, she integrates psychotherapy into every session, connecting neurobiology with emotional patterns to guide lasting change. Patients work with a clinician who values both evidence and meaning, blending medical precision with therapeutic depth.
She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Montana State University & focused her research on treating Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Jiff is a trauma specialist who offers both med management & therapy. She is certified in Nutritional Psychiatry, Perinatal Mental Health & EMDR therapy and also has additional training & specialty in children's mental health, neurodiversity, OCD, body and gender dysmorphia & eating disorders. LGBTQ+ ally.
She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Montana State University & focused her research on treating Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Jiff is a trauma specialist who offers both med management & therapy. She is certified in Nutritional Psychiatry, Perinatal Mental Health & EMDR therapy and also has additional training & specialty in children's mental health, neurodiversity, OCD, body and gender dysmorphia & eating disorders. LGBTQ+ ally.
At Mae Mental Wellness, my goal is to work collaboratively with my patients to develop a treatment plan that will result in improved mental wellness. I am a highly skilled and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with diverse expertise. I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and am board certified in psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing, an ADHD-certified clinical services provider, certified in family trauma therapy, emergency, critical care nursing and am a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who stands at the forefront of advanced nursing practice and quality improvement in mental health care.
At Mae Mental Wellness, my goal is to work collaboratively with my patients to develop a treatment plan that will result in improved mental wellness. I am a highly skilled and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with diverse expertise. I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and am board certified in psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing, an ADHD-certified clinical services provider, certified in family trauma therapy, emergency, critical care nursing and am a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who stands at the forefront of advanced nursing practice and quality improvement in mental health care.
Accepting new patients for medication management! My ideal client is someone struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD, seeking the right medications to improve their mental health. They may feel overwhelmed or stuck in their symptoms and are looking for a tailored treatment plan to regain balance and stability. Together, we’ll find the right medications to help them feel better and achieve lasting improvements. Let’s work together to get you on the path to better mental well-being.
Accepting new patients for medication management! My ideal client is someone struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD, seeking the right medications to improve their mental health. They may feel overwhelmed or stuck in their symptoms and are looking for a tailored treatment plan to regain balance and stability. Together, we’ll find the right medications to help them feel better and achieve lasting improvements. Let’s work together to get you on the path to better mental well-being.
Dr. Kaila Gregg is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals of all ages in Arizona and
Montana. With nearly two decades of nursing experience and more than 20 years as a foster and adoptive parent, she brings a unique blend of clinical knowledge and life experiences to support healing, resilience, and meaningful change in her patients.
Dr. Kaila Gregg is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to individuals of all ages in Arizona and
Montana. With nearly two decades of nursing experience and more than 20 years as a foster and adoptive parent, she brings a unique blend of clinical knowledge and life experiences to support healing, resilience, and meaningful change in her patients.
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.
Prior to Yale, I graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL and completed an adult psychiatry residency at LewisGale Medical Center in Roanoke, Virginia. I have worked on projects to address inequities in health care and am interested in practical, wholistic approaches to psychiatry with an emphasis on sleep and metabolic health across age groups.
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.
Prior to Yale, I graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL and completed an adult psychiatry residency at LewisGale Medical Center in Roanoke, Virginia. I have worked on projects to address inequities in health care and am interested in practical, wholistic approaches to psychiatry with an emphasis on sleep and metabolic health across age groups.
At Mae Mental Wellness, my goal is to work collaboratively with my patients to develop a treatment plan that will result in improved mental wellness. I am a highly skilled and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with diverse expertise. I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and am board certified in psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing, an ADHD-certified clinical services provider, certified in family trauma therapy, emergency, critical care nursing, and am a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who stands at the forefront of advanced nursing practice and quality improvement in mental health care.
At Mae Mental Wellness, my goal is to work collaboratively with my patients to develop a treatment plan that will result in improved mental wellness. I am a highly skilled and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with diverse expertise. I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice and am board certified in psychiatric mental health advanced practice nursing, an ADHD-certified clinical services provider, certified in family trauma therapy, emergency, critical care nursing, and am a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who stands at the forefront of advanced nursing practice and quality improvement in mental health care.
Clients are offered a warm, nonjudgmental, and professional space where there is no expectation to “have it all together” in order to receive care. This approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect, inviting individuals across the lifespan to show up exactly as they are. A board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner partners with each person to explore their concerns, clarify what matters most, and create an individualized plan. Sessions are collaborative, paced gently, and focused on helping clients feel understood, empowered, and hopeful as they move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Clients are offered a warm, nonjudgmental, and professional space where there is no expectation to “have it all together” in order to receive care. This approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect, inviting individuals across the lifespan to show up exactly as they are. A board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner partners with each person to explore their concerns, clarify what matters most, and create an individualized plan. Sessions are collaborative, paced gently, and focused on helping clients feel understood, empowered, and hopeful as they move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Life is a pattern; it has its ups and down, when the challenges of life hit, I am here to listen. I connect with my patients and provide individual plan of care. We will talk about your needs and together formulate the best treatment. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience in the healthcare industry and I believe that every individual is unique, I provide culturally competent care and specializes in treating a wide range of mental health and behavioral disorders
Life is a pattern; it has its ups and down, when the challenges of life hit, I am here to listen. I connect with my patients and provide individual plan of care. We will talk about your needs and together formulate the best treatment. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience in the healthcare industry and I believe that every individual is unique, I provide culturally competent care and specializes in treating a wide range of mental health and behavioral disorders
My ideal client is someone facing depression, anxiety, or mood disorders, looking for tailored support after struggling with traditional treatments. They seek a compassionate, collaborative approach for both medication management and coping strategies. Their goals include achieving stability, enhancing quality of life, and reconnecting with purpose. They're motivated to actively participate in their healing, aiming to feel like themselves again. What drives them is a desire for genuine relief, resilience, and a trusted guide to empower their mental health journey forward.
My ideal client is someone facing depression, anxiety, or mood disorders, looking for tailored support after struggling with traditional treatments. They seek a compassionate, collaborative approach for both medication management and coping strategies. Their goals include achieving stability, enhancing quality of life, and reconnecting with purpose. They're motivated to actively participate in their healing, aiming to feel like themselves again. What drives them is a desire for genuine relief, resilience, and a trusted guide to empower their mental health journey forward.
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.
In 2017, she transitioned into Public Health Nursing, focusing on providing care for families with infants and children.
Samantha provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services, including medication management, patient education, and brief psychotherapy. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families, and is committed to delivering evidence-based care that supports individualized, patient-centered treatment plans.
In 2017, she transitioned into Public Health Nursing, focusing on providing care for families with infants and children.
Samantha provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services, including medication management, patient education, and brief psychotherapy. She is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families, and is committed to delivering evidence-based care that supports individualized, patient-centered treatment plans.
At Adventure Psychiatry, we provide compassionate child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care.
Your provider is Michael German, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with particular expertise in working with children and adolescents. He brings over 6 years of specialized psychiatric experience and more than 21 years of nursing background, including extensive work in substance use treatment.
At Adventure Psychiatry, we provide compassionate child, adolescent, and adult psychiatric care.
Your provider is Michael German, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with particular expertise in working with children and adolescents. He brings over 6 years of specialized psychiatric experience and more than 21 years of nursing background, including extensive work in substance use treatment.
Carly Sell, a Montana native, has worked as a psychiatric nurse for the past 15 years. Carly graduated in 2007 from Carroll College with her bachelor’s degree in nursing and from Montana State University in 2022 with her Doctor of Nursing Practice. Carly has always been passionate about improving overall mental health and well-being throughout Montana through suicide prevention, mental health awareness education, and trauma-informed care.
Carly Sell, a Montana native, has worked as a psychiatric nurse for the past 15 years. Carly graduated in 2007 from Carroll College with her bachelor’s degree in nursing and from Montana State University in 2022 with her Doctor of Nursing Practice. Carly has always been passionate about improving overall mental health and well-being throughout Montana through suicide prevention, mental health awareness education, and trauma-informed care.
I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
I am currently accepting new patients at this time. My approach is collaborative and non-directive, and I act as someone who can help identify possible routes through the challenges of your life but will not insist that you must choose a particular path. I am a consultant for you and what troubles you, and together we can identify what it is you care about in life and makes it worth living, what is standing in the way, and how medications and psychotherapy might be able to help you pursue the former and overcome the later.
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FAQ - About Child Psychiatry
What does a child psychiatrist do?
Child psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. They support children and their families in navigating a wide range of challenges related to growing up, including academic difficulties, peer-related stress or bullying, family transitions such as divorce, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Treatment often includes age-appropriate therapy and, when appropriate, medication. Child psychiatrists also frequently collaborate with other professionals involved in a child’s care—such as therapists, pediatricians, teachers, or occupational therapists—to ensure a coordinated approach. They may also conduct developmental or psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses or determine the most effective treatment plan for a child. While child psychiatrists may see patients of any age under 18, many focus on specific developmental stages, such as the toddler years or adolescence.
How to find a child psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with children. The platform also offers additional filters to help you find a provider with relevant specialty areas who sees patients in your child’s age group. Each provider profile includes detailed information such as therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good match for your child’s needs and developmental stage.