Psychiatrists for Teens and Adolescents in Helena, MT
In my practice I see adolescents and adults.
As a provider, I aim for holistic and collaborative care and I believe working with one's team (i.e. family, PCP, specialists, therapists, and others) is essential to providing the best care possible.
In my practice I see adolescents and adults.
As a provider, I aim for holistic and collaborative care and I believe working with one's team (i.e. family, PCP, specialists, therapists, and others) is essential to providing the best care possible.
Erin Ferriter Huston grew up in a large family in Montana City. She was involved in many sports, especially soccer. Erin was a Carroll College graduate. She was employed as a RN in pediatric and psychiatric settings. After 10 years, Erin pursued further education at Montana State University to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. This diverse profession has allowed Erin to work in psychiatric settings out of state, within MT and in the Helena area.
As a provider, Erin believes that patients are most successful when they have trust in their provider, when a provider actively listens and when they feel included in their care.
Erin Ferriter Huston grew up in a large family in Montana City. She was involved in many sports, especially soccer. Erin was a Carroll College graduate. She was employed as a RN in pediatric and psychiatric settings. After 10 years, Erin pursued further education at Montana State University to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. This diverse profession has allowed Erin to work in psychiatric settings out of state, within MT and in the Helena area.
As a provider, Erin believes that patients are most successful when they have trust in their provider, when a provider actively listens and when they feel included in their care.
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.
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.
The initial visit will include a psychiatric evaluation and you sharing your concerns and the symptoms that you are seeking assistance with. Together, we will develop a treatment plan which will include your goals. Follow-up visits are typical 15-30 minutes, and their frequency depends on the treatment plan and with what you feel comfortable with.
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.
The initial visit will include a psychiatric evaluation and you sharing your concerns and the symptoms that you are seeking assistance with. Together, we will develop a treatment plan which will include your goals. Follow-up visits are typical 15-30 minutes, and their frequency depends on the treatment plan and with what you feel comfortable with.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Accepting new clients! I’m Barbara Woo, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with Frontier Psychiatry. I truly enjoy working with clients of all ages and would love to support you or your family. I’ve been practicing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse since 2001, and began my nursing career in 1995. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, I’ve had the privilege of working with pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics across a wide variety of settings. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, specializing in family practice.
Accepting new clients! I’m Barbara Woo, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with Frontier Psychiatry. I truly enjoy working with clients of all ages and would love to support you or your family. I’ve been practicing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse since 2001, and began my nursing career in 1995. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, I’ve had the privilege of working with pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics across a wide variety of settings. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, specializing in family practice.
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.
As a doctorally prepared and ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am committed to delivering holistic and compassionate mental health care that addresses the full spectrum of human experience. My clinical journey has taken me through both inpatient and outpatient settings, where I have gained comprehensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders. My goal is to bring a person-centered approach to every therapeutic encounter, facilitating healing with evidence-based med management for those who have ADHD, OCD, PTSD, substance use disorders, mood disorders, and more.
As a doctorally prepared and ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am committed to delivering holistic and compassionate mental health care that addresses the full spectrum of human experience. My clinical journey has taken me through both inpatient and outpatient settings, where I have gained comprehensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders. My goal is to bring a person-centered approach to every therapeutic encounter, facilitating healing with evidence-based med management for those who have ADHD, OCD, PTSD, substance use disorders, mood disorders, and more.
I have a deep passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, helping them navigate life’s challenges with compassion and support.
Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or navigating identity or life transitions, I strive to create a space where you and your loved ones feel safe, heard, and respected. My care philosophy is rooted in destigmatizing mental health and creating an environment that’s truly inclusive of every individual, regardless of background or experience.
I have a deep passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, helping them navigate life’s challenges with compassion and support.
Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or navigating identity or life transitions, I strive to create a space where you and your loved ones feel safe, heard, and respected. My care philosophy is rooted in destigmatizing mental health and creating an environment that’s truly inclusive of every individual, regardless of background or experience.
My hope is to offer client centered, holistic care that is evidence based. I want my clients to develop achievable goals for their health and well-being and help them to set upon the path to personal success.
My hope is to offer client centered, holistic care that is evidence based. I want my clients to develop achievable goals for their health and well-being and help them to set upon the path to personal success.
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.
Optimize Psychiatry offers a modern & natural approach to psychiatry that is Personalized, Holistic, Functional & Scientifically Informed. We take a root-cause analytic approach to each client's unique biochemistry, genetics & psychological factors and work to align physiology, neurology, and psychodynamics by incorporating insights from various disciplines within and outside of medicine. Our goal is always to help you retrieve or discover your Optimized Self through insight and future-driven change designed to improve your health across life domains and aligned with your deepest values. (More details at optimizepsychiatry.com)
Optimize Psychiatry offers a modern & natural approach to psychiatry that is Personalized, Holistic, Functional & Scientifically Informed. We take a root-cause analytic approach to each client's unique biochemistry, genetics & psychological factors and work to align physiology, neurology, and psychodynamics by incorporating insights from various disciplines within and outside of medicine. Our goal is always to help you retrieve or discover your Optimized Self through insight and future-driven change designed to improve your health across life domains and aligned with your deepest values. (More details at optimizepsychiatry.com)
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We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
Online Psychiatrists
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.
Telepsychiatry is proven to be a very effective means of treating mental health issues. All patients are treated with respect and dignity via of HIPAA-compliant televideo appointments. Most follow-up appointments last 20 to 30 minutes and offer you the convenience of a visit from the privacy of your own home or wherever you have a WiFi or cellular connection. No waiting in crowded lobbies or driving to appointments. Medications are sent electronically to your pharmacy and are ready within a short period of time. I offer convenient appointment times. I do not provide therapy or counseling sessions; I do medication management only.
Telepsychiatry is proven to be a very effective means of treating mental health issues. All patients are treated with respect and dignity via of HIPAA-compliant televideo appointments. Most follow-up appointments last 20 to 30 minutes and offer you the convenience of a visit from the privacy of your own home or wherever you have a WiFi or cellular connection. No waiting in crowded lobbies or driving to appointments. Medications are sent electronically to your pharmacy and are ready within a short period of time. I offer convenient appointment times. I do not provide therapy or counseling sessions; I do medication management only.
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FAQ - About Teenage Psychiatry
What does an adolescent psychiatrist do?
Adolescent psychiatrists specialize in the mental health care of pre-teens and teens. Unlike general child psychiatrists who may treat anyone under 18 years old, adolescent psychiatrists often concentrate on youth ages 12 to 18 and are well-versed in the social, cognitive, and emotional issues that specifically affect teenagers. They focus on the unique challenges that arise during these years, such as academic pressure, social and peer dynamics, identity development, family conflict, and increasing emotional and behavioral expectations. In addition, adolescence is often the time when mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, or substance use concerns first emerge or intensify.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
Psychiatrists who work with teens are trained to address these issues and often use a combination of talk therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and, when indicated, medication to treat these specific conditions. Psychiatrists with expertise in this area are also skilled at engaging teenagers in the therapeutic process and may have particular expertise in balancing the involvement of the teen's family in treatment in a way that balances the teen’s needs and growing independence. They also frequently coordinate care with schools, therapists, and other providers to ensure teens receive well-rounded support.
How to find a psychiatrist for teens?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by age-focus, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who work with teens. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a psychiatrist aligns with your teen's needs and is a good fit.