Autism Psychiatrists in Helena, MT
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.
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.
At Your Service Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601
Online Telepsychiatry Practice. No need to call or email an office. To see availability and schedule, go to AtYourServicePsychiatry.com. Prescription medications are sent to your local pharmacy after the visit. You finally decided to reach out for help, but it takes months to get in. I established this online telepsychiatry practice with the busy person in mind. In our psychiatric mental health practice, we care for people with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar, and more. We strive to offer compassionate and convenient psychiatric care.
Online Telepsychiatry Practice. No need to call or email an office. To see availability and schedule, go to AtYourServicePsychiatry.com. Prescription medications are sent to your local pharmacy after the visit. You finally decided to reach out for help, but it takes months to get in. I established this online telepsychiatry practice with the busy person in mind. In our psychiatric mental health practice, we care for people with ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, bipolar, and more. We strive to offer compassionate and convenient psychiatric 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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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Dr. Mitchell is a Board Certified Psychiatrist. He is credentialed with Montana Medicaid, BCBS MT, Allegiance, United Behavioral Health, and First Choice Health Network! Accepting new telepsychiatry clients in Montana! Dr. Mitchell utilizes a BioPsychoSocial approach and provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and laboratory monitoring as needed.
Dr. Mitchell is a Board Certified Psychiatrist. He is credentialed with Montana Medicaid, BCBS MT, Allegiance, United Behavioral Health, and First Choice Health Network! Accepting new telepsychiatry clients in Montana! Dr. Mitchell utilizes a BioPsychoSocial approach and provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and laboratory monitoring as needed.
Online Psychiatrists
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.
Hi, I’m Amanda — a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes mental health treatment should feel collaborative, approachable, and occasionally include a dash of humor. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life’s general chaos. My style combines evidence-based treatment with genuine human connection — because no one wants to feel like they’re talking to a robot with a prescription pad. I’m especially passionate about personalized care, trauma-informed treatment, and helping patients feel understood, not judged.
Hi, I’m Amanda — a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes mental health treatment should feel collaborative, approachable, and occasionally include a dash of humor. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life’s general chaos. My style combines evidence-based treatment with genuine human connection — because no one wants to feel like they’re talking to a robot with a prescription pad. I’m especially passionate about personalized care, trauma-informed treatment, and helping patients feel understood, not judged.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have experience in medication management for treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ASD, personality disorders, FAE, schizophrenia and PTSD.
I am accepting new virtual psychiatry patients in Montana! As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in diagnosis and treatment of children, teens, and adults with mental health concerns. My practice philosophy is to seek understanding of each person’s mental health goals and then create a treatment plan to assist the person with achieving their individual wellness goals. I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, ADHD, personality disorders and psychotic disorders. My personal approach is to integrate medication management with brief therapy interventions.
I have experience in medication management for treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, ASD, personality disorders, FAE, schizophrenia and PTSD.
I am accepting new virtual psychiatry patients in Montana! As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in diagnosis and treatment of children, teens, and adults with mental health concerns. My practice philosophy is to seek understanding of each person’s mental health goals and then create a treatment plan to assist the person with achieving their individual wellness goals. I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, ADHD, personality disorders and psychotic disorders. My personal approach is to integrate medication management with brief therapy interventions.
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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.


