Geriatric and Seniors Psychiatrists in Helena, MT
I am board certified in general/ geriatric psychiatry and addiction medicine.
Currently accepting new clients! Please reach out any time. Many people suffer with their mental health and often suffer needlessly. I have been a psychiatrist since 2001 and have experience with many types of people, ages 18-118. I think it's important to take a "life story" approach to get a sense of someone's needs and to be able to develop an effective treatment plan, often in coordination with therapists, primary care providers, and specialists.
I am board certified in general/ geriatric psychiatry and addiction medicine.
Currently accepting new clients! Please reach out any time. Many people suffer with their mental health and often suffer needlessly. I have been a psychiatrist since 2001 and have experience with many types of people, ages 18-118. I think it's important to take a "life story" approach to get a sense of someone's needs and to be able to develop an effective treatment plan, often in coordination with therapists, primary care providers, and specialists.
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.
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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Hi! My name is Brooke Cadwell and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. I specialize in women's mental health care. I have specialty training and a decade of experience in perinatal mental health. In addition to perinatal mental health, I specialize in women's mental health and wellness throughout the lifespan. I care for women from adolescence through the end of life. I also have training in adult mental healthcare and see men, specifically in the context of paternal mental health and supporting fathers in transitional points of life.
Hi! My name is Brooke Cadwell and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. I specialize in women's mental health care. I have specialty training and a decade of experience in perinatal mental health. In addition to perinatal mental health, I specialize in women's mental health and wellness throughout the lifespan. I care for women from adolescence through the end of life. I also have training in adult mental healthcare and see men, specifically in the context of paternal mental health and supporting fathers in transitional points of life.
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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.
I have the honor of serving children, adolescents and adults. I help treat anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, attention concerns, and mood disorders. My desire is to help individuals better understand symptoms, manage medications and build effective coping strategies to feel reconnected with a more stable and grounded sense of self. Through comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and supportive therapy, together we develop a unique treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
I have the honor of serving children, adolescents and adults. I help treat anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, attention concerns, and mood disorders. My desire is to help individuals better understand symptoms, manage medications and build effective coping strategies to feel reconnected with a more stable and grounded sense of self. Through comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and supportive therapy, together we develop a unique treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
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.
Are you a Christian looking for help? Do feelings of shame cause you to withdraw Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to fall asleep? Can't turn your mind off? Having mood swings or anxious thoughts? Unable to focus? In a 'dark place' and unable to pull yourself out? Been diagnosed with Depression, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD? Sometimes persons of faith hesitate to seek expert professional help because they fear that a psychiatric provider will not respect Christian beliefs and values. Perhaps I can help. I am experienced Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and work with adults and teens.
Are you a Christian looking for help? Do feelings of shame cause you to withdraw Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to fall asleep? Can't turn your mind off? Having mood swings or anxious thoughts? Unable to focus? In a 'dark place' and unable to pull yourself out? Been diagnosed with Depression, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD? Sometimes persons of faith hesitate to seek expert professional help because they fear that a psychiatric provider will not respect Christian beliefs and values. Perhaps I can help. I am experienced Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and work with adults and teens.
Accepting New Clients! Hi friend, if you’ve tried therapy or meds, but you don’t feel like yourself yet, I see YOU. You might want help safely tapering off antidepressants or benzodiazepines because of long-term side effects. Or maybe you’re neurodivergent and craving support from someone who will truly understand you (by a fellow AuDHer). You want a provider that respects your nervous system, your story, and your pace. You do not want to be gaslit or dismissed. Just supported by someone who genuinely cares about you.
Accepting New Clients! Hi friend, if you’ve tried therapy or meds, but you don’t feel like yourself yet, I see YOU. You might want help safely tapering off antidepressants or benzodiazepines because of long-term side effects. Or maybe you’re neurodivergent and craving support from someone who will truly understand you (by a fellow AuDHer). You want a provider that respects your nervous system, your story, and your pace. You do not want to be gaslit or dismissed. Just supported by someone who genuinely cares about you.
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 offer telepsychiatry services to adult and geriatric patients
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by mental health challenges, life transitions, or the lasting effects of trauma? Finding it hard to find joy or manage anxiety. Having difficulty with work, relationships, or school? Do you have difficulty trusting healthcare providers? Are you having trouble finding medications that help or having difficulty managing side effects? Do you disagree with another providers diagnosis of your mental health condition? Whether this is your first or 20th encounter with a mental health provider, I strive to make my clients feel heard and respected.
I offer telepsychiatry services to adult and geriatric patients
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by mental health challenges, life transitions, or the lasting effects of trauma? Finding it hard to find joy or manage anxiety. Having difficulty with work, relationships, or school? Do you have difficulty trusting healthcare providers? Are you having trouble finding medications that help or having difficulty managing side effects? Do you disagree with another providers diagnosis of your mental health condition? Whether this is your first or 20th encounter with a mental health provider, I strive to make my clients feel heard and respected.
I specialize in medication management for mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders, providing care for adults and seniors (65+).
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other mental health challenges, my goal is to help you find relief and regain balance. I see treatment as a collaborative process, where your experiences and goals guide our decisions. I completed my psychiatric residency at Johns Hopkins University in 2020 after earning my MD in 2016.
I specialize in medication management for mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders, providing care for adults and seniors (65+).
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other mental health challenges, my goal is to help you find relief and regain balance. I see treatment as a collaborative process, where your experiences and goals guide our decisions. I completed my psychiatric residency at Johns Hopkins University in 2020 after earning my MD in 2016.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Psychiatry
What do geriatric psychiatrists do?
Geriatric psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions rooted in the neurological and cognitive changes of aging, such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and mood disorders that may be complicated by cognitive decline. In addition, they help older adults and their families navigate decisions around medications, cognitive functioning, and care planning. Geriatric psychiatrists often collaborate with neurologists, primary care physicians, and other medical specialists to ensure that psychiatric treatment aligns with other components of a client’s care.
How do geriatric psychiatrists assess mental and physical health?
Given their medical training, geriatric psychiatrists are trained to conduct cognitive and neuropsychiatric evaluations that go beyond standard mental health assessments conducted by non-medical professionals, such as therapists. They evaluate memory, attention, executive function, and behavioral changes to distinguish between normal age-related cognitive decline and diagnosable conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Because many neurological conditions can initially present with psychiatric symptoms, they also assess how various non-psychiatric medical factors, medications, and brain changes may contribute to a client’s condition. The results of these evaluations can inform treatment planning, including medication management, patient safety considerations, and potential referral to other specialists, such as a neurologist.
How can I find a geriatric psychiatrist?
Psychology Today's online directory helps users find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with the geriatric population. The platform offers filters to narrow your search by specialty, such as dementia or Alzheimer's. Each provider profile includes detailed information on therapeutic approach, licensure, insurance plans accepted, languages spoken, and session fees, allowing you to assess whether a provider is a good fit.