Female Psychiatrists in Bellevue, NE
My clientele is women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or struggling to feel like themselves again.They may be dealing with depression, anxiety, mood changes, sleep issues, or stress from work , family, or life transitions. I provide supportive, judgment free space where we can talk openly about what you are experiencing and develop a treatment plan that helps you move forward with greater clarity, stability, and confidence.
My clientele is women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or struggling to feel like themselves again.They may be dealing with depression, anxiety, mood changes, sleep issues, or stress from work , family, or life transitions. I provide supportive, judgment free space where we can talk openly about what you are experiencing and develop a treatment plan that helps you move forward with greater clarity, stability, and confidence.
The ideal client would be someone who needs medication management in conjunction with brief psychotherapy. I enjoy working with young adults, college age and above. I pride myself on being an expert in psychopharmacology/medication management.
The ideal client would be someone who needs medication management in conjunction with brief psychotherapy. I enjoy working with young adults, college age and above. I pride myself on being an expert in psychopharmacology/medication management.
In a world of chaos, I would like to offer the calm in your life! I enjoy helping those who struggle with mental health challenges reach their best potential. The first visit is a consultation so we can get to know each other. We will explore YOUR reasons for visiting with me, your medical and mental health history, your family history, your symptoms and your goals. We will work together to come up with a plan that you're comfortable with.
In a world of chaos, I would like to offer the calm in your life! I enjoy helping those who struggle with mental health challenges reach their best potential. The first visit is a consultation so we can get to know each other. We will explore YOUR reasons for visiting with me, your medical and mental health history, your family history, your symptoms and your goals. We will work together to come up with a plan that you're comfortable with.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Currently accepting NEW patients. I use a holistic approach in the treatment of mental health combining medication and talk therapy to help you work through and process challenges. As an RN I am also familiar with Complementary and Alternative Medicine options. I believe it is important to treat the whole person (mental, emotional, physical, professional and spiritual) - and involve you in all decisions to reach your goals. If medications are needed, I can prescribe them.
I have nearly 15 years in mental health experience in acute, critical and chronic settings.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Currently accepting NEW patients. I use a holistic approach in the treatment of mental health combining medication and talk therapy to help you work through and process challenges. As an RN I am also familiar with Complementary and Alternative Medicine options. I believe it is important to treat the whole person (mental, emotional, physical, professional and spiritual) - and involve you in all decisions to reach your goals. If medications are needed, I can prescribe them.
I have nearly 15 years in mental health experience in acute, critical and chronic settings.
Being bilingual, Edith is well-equipped to serve a diverse patient population, providing effective communication and culturally sensitive care. Specializing in psychiatric medication management, she is passionate about helping patients of all ages find symptom relief and reach their mental health goals. Whether you need medication management or simply a compassionate listener, Edith looks forward to guiding you toward a fulfilling life and improved well-being.
Being bilingual, Edith is well-equipped to serve a diverse patient population, providing effective communication and culturally sensitive care. Specializing in psychiatric medication management, she is passionate about helping patients of all ages find symptom relief and reach their mental health goals. Whether you need medication management or simply a compassionate listener, Edith looks forward to guiding you toward a fulfilling life and improved well-being.
Life can be exhausting when you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, trouble sleeping, or difficulty concentrating. Seeking help is never easy and I commend you for taking the first step. My mission is to provide a comfortable, supportive, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and involved in your treatment plan. I have worked with patients in a variety of psychiatric, crisis, and acute care settings.
Life can be exhausting when you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, trouble sleeping, or difficulty concentrating. Seeking help is never easy and I commend you for taking the first step. My mission is to provide a comfortable, supportive, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and involved in your treatment plan. I have worked with patients in a variety of psychiatric, crisis, and acute care settings.
I graduated from the Nebraska Medical Center in 2006 and have worked as a nurse practitioner for over 19 years. I have special interests in nutrition, inflammation, and how these factors relate to brain health. My approach involves collaborating closely with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that target the specific symptoms interfering with their daily lives. By focusing on holistic care, I strive to empower patients to make informed choices that support their physical, spiritual and mental well-being.
I graduated from the Nebraska Medical Center in 2006 and have worked as a nurse practitioner for over 19 years. I have special interests in nutrition, inflammation, and how these factors relate to brain health. My approach involves collaborating closely with patients to develop individualized treatment plans that target the specific symptoms interfering with their daily lives. By focusing on holistic care, I strive to empower patients to make informed choices that support their physical, spiritual and mental well-being.
Now offering Telehealth Visits in NE, IA, and CO.
I use a patient centered holistic approach. I want my patients to be involved in their care. There are many different treatments including medications, different therapies, and non-medicinal treatment options. We will explore all options, and together we will come up with a plan that will best fit your needs at this time in your life. We will talk about long term outcomes and what research has shown for your projected treatment course. I will work with you to provide education and self empowerment so you feel like you have control of your illness, not the other way around.
Now offering Telehealth Visits in NE, IA, and CO.
I use a patient centered holistic approach. I want my patients to be involved in their care. There are many different treatments including medications, different therapies, and non-medicinal treatment options. We will explore all options, and together we will come up with a plan that will best fit your needs at this time in your life. We will talk about long term outcomes and what research has shown for your projected treatment course. I will work with you to provide education and self empowerment so you feel like you have control of your illness, not the other way around.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I believe in providing a holistic approach in the treatment of mental health concerns by utilizing a combination of medication management and brief psychotherapy. I specialize in the treatment of adults and adolescents with various mental health disorders. I am committed to fostering an environment of empathy, support, and mutual respect to promote the recovery and personal development of my clients. Resiliency is a powerful attribute of survival and I believe, with the right support and guidance, my clients have the capacity to overcome even the most challenging of circumstances.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I believe in providing a holistic approach in the treatment of mental health concerns by utilizing a combination of medication management and brief psychotherapy. I specialize in the treatment of adults and adolescents with various mental health disorders. I am committed to fostering an environment of empathy, support, and mutual respect to promote the recovery and personal development of my clients. Resiliency is a powerful attribute of survival and I believe, with the right support and guidance, my clients have the capacity to overcome even the most challenging of circumstances.
As an Air Force veteran, current Navy Reserve officer, Certified Nurse Midwife, Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner, I work with teens, adults, caregivers, parents, service members, veterans, military families, and professionals who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or no longer like themselves. Many are navigating life transitions, hormonal changes, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or long-term stress that affects sleep, mood, and focus. Together, we identify root contributors, create practical treatment plans, and build stability, clarity, and confidence through consistent relationship-based care.
As an Air Force veteran, current Navy Reserve officer, Certified Nurse Midwife, Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner, I work with teens, adults, caregivers, parents, service members, veterans, military families, and professionals who feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or no longer like themselves. Many are navigating life transitions, hormonal changes, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or long-term stress that affects sleep, mood, and focus. Together, we identify root contributors, create practical treatment plans, and build stability, clarity, and confidence through consistent relationship-based care.
Fluent in English and Spanish!
Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I work with adults, adolescents, and children to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I believe the best treatment happens when we work together. Talking openly about your experiences, exploring whats working and what's not, and creating a personalized plan that fits your life and goals.
Fluent in English and Spanish!
Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I work with adults, adolescents, and children to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.
My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I believe the best treatment happens when we work together. Talking openly about your experiences, exploring whats working and what's not, and creating a personalized plan that fits your life and goals.
Midwest Mind and Body Healthcare is a Papillion, NE clinic for adults whose symptoms span specialties: sleep that broke, focus that's gone, mood that shifted, energy that disappeared. Most have been told their labs are "normal" and to try yoga and worry less. We see it differently. Mental health, hormones, and metabolism rarely shift alone. They need one clinical picture, not three.
Midwest Mind and Body Healthcare is a Papillion, NE clinic for adults whose symptoms span specialties: sleep that broke, focus that's gone, mood that shifted, energy that disappeared. Most have been told their labs are "normal" and to try yoga and worry less. We see it differently. Mental health, hormones, and metabolism rarely shift alone. They need one clinical picture, not three.
I work with adults of all ages navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and panic attacks. Whether you’re considering medication for the first time or looking to fine-tune a current regimen, I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing support tailored to your specific needs and goals. I believe medication can be a powerful tool—when used with care. I’ll take the time to understand your symptoms, personal history, and what you hope to get out of treatment. From there, we’ll decide together if medication is a good fit—and if so, we’ll find the option that best suits you.
I work with adults of all ages navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, and panic attacks. Whether you’re considering medication for the first time or looking to fine-tune a current regimen, I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing support tailored to your specific needs and goals. I believe medication can be a powerful tool—when used with care. I’ll take the time to understand your symptoms, personal history, and what you hope to get out of treatment. From there, we’ll decide together if medication is a good fit—and if so, we’ll find the option that best suits you.
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I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in working with clients across the lifespan who struggle with major depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. What makes my practice unique is the use of an emerging psychiatric concept called metabolic psychiatry. Metabolic psychiatry, growing in evidence, is the recognition that diet plays a vital role in mental health. It is my desire, using diet, along with other modalities, including therapy and medication management, to promote healing in the body and brain.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in working with clients across the lifespan who struggle with major depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. What makes my practice unique is the use of an emerging psychiatric concept called metabolic psychiatry. Metabolic psychiatry, growing in evidence, is the recognition that diet plays a vital role in mental health. It is my desire, using diet, along with other modalities, including therapy and medication management, to promote healing in the body and brain.
100% ONLINE visits You travel around looking for a new provider every time you change states. You don't have time or want to call into an office, negotiate appointments with secretaries, drive in traffic, sit in a crowded waiting room, just to continue your medicine. We are licensed in 20 states and offer video visits from your computer or phone. Saturday and Sunday hours available. SCHEDULE today ONLINE: AtYourServicePsychiatry.com
100% ONLINE visits You travel around looking for a new provider every time you change states. You don't have time or want to call into an office, negotiate appointments with secretaries, drive in traffic, sit in a crowded waiting room, just to continue your medicine. We are licensed in 20 states and offer video visits from your computer or phone. Saturday and Sunday hours available. SCHEDULE today ONLINE: AtYourServicePsychiatry.com
Welcome, I am the Psychiatric Director for Waybridge Clinics. I work closely with Elizabeth Elwood, PHMNP in our Nashville location to provide medication management and evidence-based interventional psychiatry services for patients struggling with treatment-resistant depression and co-occurring disorders.
My clinical expertise includes treating adults with depression, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse. At Waybridge Clinics, we take an evidence-based, whole health approach to patient care and believe in meeting you "where you are” on your road to recovery.
Welcome, I am the Psychiatric Director for Waybridge Clinics. I work closely with Elizabeth Elwood, PHMNP in our Nashville location to provide medication management and evidence-based interventional psychiatry services for patients struggling with treatment-resistant depression and co-occurring disorders.
My clinical expertise includes treating adults with depression, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and substance abuse. At Waybridge Clinics, we take an evidence-based, whole health approach to patient care and believe in meeting you "where you are” on your road to recovery.
Medication Management for children, teens and adults who are facing Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD/Trauma, addiction, sleep and related concerns.
Medication Management for children, teens and adults who are facing Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD/Trauma, addiction, sleep and related concerns.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my focus is providing patient centered, individualized care utilizing medication management. I look forward to getting to know my clients and schedule 60-90 minutes for new intakes and 30 minutes for follow up appointments as I believe becoming familiar with my client is imperative in developing an individualized, personalized treatment plan. I also provide brief supportive therapy at each visit. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar, attention deficit disorder and substance use disorders and work in collaboration with other specialties to treat psychiatric diagnoses.
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my focus is providing patient centered, individualized care utilizing medication management. I look forward to getting to know my clients and schedule 60-90 minutes for new intakes and 30 minutes for follow up appointments as I believe becoming familiar with my client is imperative in developing an individualized, personalized treatment plan. I also provide brief supportive therapy at each visit. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar, attention deficit disorder and substance use disorders and work in collaboration with other specialties to treat psychiatric diagnoses.
Seeking out care for mental health can be difficult and scary. I strive to provide optimal medication management to those with mental health struggles. I work with patients to come up with a plan of care together that best fits their needs in the present moment and goals for the future. I enjoy helping those regain control of and improve their quality of life. I provide a relaxed and nonjudgmental environment for you to be able to express your concerns and needs.
Seeking out care for mental health can be difficult and scary. I strive to provide optimal medication management to those with mental health struggles. I work with patients to come up with a plan of care together that best fits their needs in the present moment and goals for the future. I enjoy helping those regain control of and improve their quality of life. I provide a relaxed and nonjudgmental environment for you to be able to express your concerns and needs.
Mental health is a process which requires self-care, empathy, compassion, and respect. These elements are best supported by a provider who takes time to understand individual needs with gentle sensitivity. Melissa has extensive nursing experience working with teenagers and adults in strengthening self-compassion and mental health. She strongly believes in partnering with her clients to help them reach their desired goals.
Mental health is a process which requires self-care, empathy, compassion, and respect. These elements are best supported by a provider who takes time to understand individual needs with gentle sensitivity. Melissa has extensive nursing experience working with teenagers and adults in strengthening self-compassion and mental health. She strongly believes in partnering with her clients to help them reach their desired goals.
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FAQ - Psychiatrist Gender
Does it matter what gender a psychiatrist is?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, typically using a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. While clinical expertise is essential, feeling comfortable with your psychiatrist is equally important to the success of treatment. For some individuals, this means working with a provider who shares aspects of their identity—such as gender. A preference for a female psychiatrist often stems from a desire for greater relatability and the comfort of being supported by someone who may share similar lived experiences or perspectives.
What are the advantages of seeing a female psychiatrist?
Female psychiatrists may also possess particular expertise in specialty areas that can be especially relevant to certain patients. Although psychiatrists of all genders are equally qualified, some female practitioners have developed additional expertise in areas such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause-related mood changes, premenstrual mood disorders, and the psychological effects of gender-based trauma or discrimination. For patients navigating these concerns, working with a female psychiatrist may provide an added sense of validation, empathy, and trust—factors that can be especially meaningful in building a strong therapeutic relationship.
How to find a female psychiatrist
The Psychology Today online directory allows users to search specifically for female psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), with additional filters for clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, insurance acceptance, session costs, and languages spoken. Reviewing provider profiles helps you assess whether a psychiatrist's background, identity, and treatment philosophy align with your mental health needs and personal values. Considering identity factors in your provider search, such as gender, is a practical approach to finding a psychiatrist with whom you can communicate openly and build an effective therapeutic relationship.