Eating Disorders Psychiatrists in Billings, MT
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.
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.
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.
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.
I am a Psychiatry PA working via telehealth and have openings for new clients living anywhere in MT or ID. I am fluent in English and Thai. I hold a certification of advanced qualification in psychiatry with many years of experience treating patients both in person and via telehealth. My evidence-based approach emphasizes medication management tailored to your individual needs with supportive therapy when needed. I also encourage a holistic approach to your care. I offer management for a wide range of diagnoses, including anxiety and depression, with a love for supporting women in the prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum period.
I am a Psychiatry PA working via telehealth and have openings for new clients living anywhere in MT or ID. I am fluent in English and Thai. I hold a certification of advanced qualification in psychiatry with many years of experience treating patients both in person and via telehealth. My evidence-based approach emphasizes medication management tailored to your individual needs with supportive therapy when needed. I also encourage a holistic approach to your care. I offer management for a wide range of diagnoses, including anxiety and depression, with a love for supporting women in the prenatal, perinatal, and postpartum period.
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.
Allison is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She obtained her master’s degree from Gonzaga University. During her eight years of acute-care experience, she participated in forming the Psychiatric Stabilization Unit at Billings Clinic and worked on the in-patient units providing therapeutic care to patients across the lifespan. Allison now enjoys working out-patient to help clients manage their symptoms. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and holistic services. Allison specializes in medication management and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. Allison is not a therapist
Allison is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She obtained her master’s degree from Gonzaga University. During her eight years of acute-care experience, she participated in forming the Psychiatric Stabilization Unit at Billings Clinic and worked on the in-patient units providing therapeutic care to patients across the lifespan. Allison now enjoys working out-patient to help clients manage their symptoms. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and holistic services. Allison specializes in medication management and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. Allison is not a therapist
As a psychiatrist certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, I make sure to stay on a top of modern knowledge in psychopharmacology and cutting edge psychiatric treatments. I am promptly available on phone 406-702-0795 for people with depression, bipolar, anxiety, PTSD. S-ketamine, FDA approved treatment provided to qualified patients in my clinic. My psychiatry residency training included managing patients with severe depression after receiving IV Ketamine for suicidal ideations and literature review with professor Shelton on visceral obesity in depression. I successfully apply this knowledge in my daily practice.
As a psychiatrist certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, I make sure to stay on a top of modern knowledge in psychopharmacology and cutting edge psychiatric treatments. I am promptly available on phone 406-702-0795 for people with depression, bipolar, anxiety, PTSD. S-ketamine, FDA approved treatment provided to qualified patients in my clinic. My psychiatry residency training included managing patients with severe depression after receiving IV Ketamine for suicidal ideations and literature review with professor Shelton on visceral obesity in depression. I successfully apply this knowledge in my daily practice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Healing is not one-size-fits-all, and you do not have to navigate it alone. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, men’s issues, and life transitions, helping them better understand themselves and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply not like yourself, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where healing feels possible. I work best with individuals ready to actively engage in their mental health journey and take meaningful steps toward wellness and growth.
Healing is not one-size-fits-all, and you do not have to navigate it alone. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, men’s issues, and life transitions, helping them better understand themselves and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or simply not like yourself, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where healing feels possible. I work best with individuals ready to actively engage in their mental health journey and take meaningful steps toward wellness and growth.
Summit Psychiatry Associates – Compassionate Mental Health Care in Montana
At Summit Psychiatry Associates, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care for individuals across Montana. Our team offers comprehensive mental health services through telepsychiatry and in-person visits, ensuring that care is accessible no matter where you are in the state.
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.
Summit Psychiatry Associates – Compassionate Mental Health Care in Montana
At Summit Psychiatry Associates, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care for individuals across Montana. Our team offers comprehensive mental health services through telepsychiatry and in-person visits, ensuring that care is accessible no matter where you are in the state.
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.
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
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.
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 - Eating Disorders Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with eating disorders?
Eating disorders are a group of serious mental health conditions characterized by disruptions in normal eating patterns and persistent negative thoughts related to body image and weight. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). While many people experience occasional concerns about food or body image, eating disorders are distinct in that they significantly impair physical health and daily functioning. Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals play an important role in supporting recovery by helping individuals with eating disorders manage distressing thoughts and emotions while also promoting physical healing, including weight restoration when necessary.
How do psychiatrists treat eating disorders?
Psychiatric care typically begins with a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the individual's symptoms, medical status, and overall needs. This evaluation helps determine the most appropriate level of care. In some cases, a psychiatrist may recommend a higher level of support—such as inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, or an intensive outpatient program (IOP)—to first stabilize physical health and ensure safety before transitioning to outpatient psychiatric care. Once medically stable, clients can work with a psychiatrist on longer-term mental health goals, including managing mood, reducing distressing thoughts, and supporting sustainable recovery.
Psychiatrists who specialize in eating disorders are trained in both psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Although there are no medications that specifically treat eating disorders, psychiatrists may prescribe medications—such as antidepressants—to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, or obsessive thinking that often co-occur with or contribute to disordered eating behaviors. Some psychiatrists may offer psychotherapy themselves, though they often collaborate with a broader care team that includes therapists, dietitians, and primary care providers, each offering complementary support throughout the recovery process.
Psychiatrists who specialize in eating disorders are trained in both psychiatric evaluation and medication management. Although there are no medications that specifically treat eating disorders, psychiatrists may prescribe medications—such as antidepressants—to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, or obsessive thinking that often co-occur with or contribute to disordered eating behaviors. Some psychiatrists may offer psychotherapy themselves, though they often collaborate with a broader care team that includes therapists, dietitians, and primary care providers, each offering complementary support throughout the recovery process.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in eating disorders?
Because not all psychiatrists are trained to treat eating disorders, it is important to seek a provider with relevant expertise. The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists with experience in treating eating disorders. When reaching out to a potential provider, it's helpful to ask about their experience treating your specific diagnosis, how they integrate medication and therapy into treatment, and how they coordinate care with other treatment team members. Also consider practical factors such as appointment availability, telehealth options, and insurance coverage to ensure a good fit.