Autism Psychiatrists in Hilliard, OH
Brian Howard is a board certified advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner whose primary focus is mental health care of clients to promote optimal living within their environment. He received his post-masters as a psychiatric nurse practitioner from Washburn University, his master’s in nursing and family nurse practitioner from Eastern Kentucky University, and bachelor’s in nursing from McKendree College. He has worked in private practice, emergency medicine, and public health.
Brian Howard is a board certified advanced practice psychiatric nurse practitioner whose primary focus is mental health care of clients to promote optimal living within their environment. He received his post-masters as a psychiatric nurse practitioner from Washburn University, his master’s in nursing and family nurse practitioner from Eastern Kentucky University, and bachelor’s in nursing from McKendree College. He has worked in private practice, emergency medicine, and public health.
Danielle Khan is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC); she is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She earned a master’s degree in nursing from Walden University and was eligible for the International Honors Society of Nursing. Danielle sees adults ages 18 to 65+ and specializes in addiction, adjustment disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, panic disorder, postpartum depression, PTSD, SAD, and veterans. She is a caring provider who understands the debilitating impact mental health has on individuals and families.
Danielle Khan is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC); she is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She earned a master’s degree in nursing from Walden University and was eligible for the International Honors Society of Nursing. Danielle sees adults ages 18 to 65+ and specializes in addiction, adjustment disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, panic disorder, postpartum depression, PTSD, SAD, and veterans. She is a caring provider who understands the debilitating impact mental health has on individuals and families.
Kelli Ann Warrens, an Advanced Practice Nurse at LifeStance Health, is dedicated to helping patients in Ohio by providing personalized care and treatment plans for their mental health needs. Kelli collaborates closely with her patients, ensuring that their unique needs and goals are met with patience, kindness, and a nonjudgmental attitude. Specializing in PTSD and trauma, Kelli has a deep passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of these challenging experiences. She employs evidencebased therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support her patients in their journey towards healing and recovery.
Kelli Ann Warrens, an Advanced Practice Nurse at LifeStance Health, is dedicated to helping patients in Ohio by providing personalized care and treatment plans for their mental health needs. Kelli collaborates closely with her patients, ensuring that their unique needs and goals are met with patience, kindness, and a nonjudgmental attitude. Specializing in PTSD and trauma, Kelli has a deep passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of these challenging experiences. She employs evidencebased therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support her patients in their journey towards healing and recovery.
Dr. Farooqui specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, as well as co-occurring mental health and medical conditions. He works closely with individuals navigating ADHD, substance use concerns, and sleep disorders, offering thoughtful, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. His approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for insomnia, and medical treatment strategies to help patients improve symptom management and overall quality of life, while also offering additional areas of expertise to support a wide range of mental health needs.
Dr. Farooqui specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, as well as co-occurring mental health and medical conditions. He works closely with individuals navigating ADHD, substance use concerns, and sleep disorders, offering thoughtful, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. His approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for insomnia, and medical treatment strategies to help patients improve symptom management and overall quality of life, while also offering additional areas of expertise to support a wide range of mental health needs.
My services include the diagnosis and treatment of all mental illnesses in children/adolescents/adult including, but not limited to, ADHD, Depression, OCD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar disorder, Personality disorders and PTSD.
I am currently fee for service. My mission is to provide the level of care that a child/family and adult need to understand mental health and to not be restricted by insurance companies. This allows me to build rapport and take the time to educate the child/families and adults on diagnosis/treatment.
My services include the diagnosis and treatment of all mental illnesses in children/adolescents/adult including, but not limited to, ADHD, Depression, OCD, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar disorder, Personality disorders and PTSD.
I am currently fee for service. My mission is to provide the level of care that a child/family and adult need to understand mental health and to not be restricted by insurance companies. This allows me to build rapport and take the time to educate the child/families and adults on diagnosis/treatment.
Larissa Lacey Mehling is a board certified mental health and psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is certified from the American Nursing Credential Center. Lacey has several years of experience in outpatient psychiatry. Before working as a psychiatric mental health NP, Lacey worked for many years on an inpatient child/adolescent psychiatry unit. She received her master’s degree in nursing from The Ohio State University. She received two bachelor’s degrees, one in Psychology from The Ohio State University and one in Nursing from Ashland University.
Larissa Lacey Mehling is a board certified mental health and psychiatric nurse practitioner. She is certified from the American Nursing Credential Center. Lacey has several years of experience in outpatient psychiatry. Before working as a psychiatric mental health NP, Lacey worked for many years on an inpatient child/adolescent psychiatry unit. She received her master’s degree in nursing from The Ohio State University. She received two bachelor’s degrees, one in Psychology from The Ohio State University and one in Nursing from Ashland University.
My name is Megan Correll PMHNP, CNP. I provide exclusively online services through my practice “Next Chapter Psychiatry.” I believe mental health care is NOT one size fits all, and because of this, it's my priority to tailor care specific to a person and their life experiences. I also want to make communication more effective and provide thorough all-around care and provide direct communication with your provider with prompt response times. Due to this, I offer longer appointment times, along with evening and weekend appointment availability. My goal is to eliminate as many barriers as possible to give you the treatment you deserve.
My name is Megan Correll PMHNP, CNP. I provide exclusively online services through my practice “Next Chapter Psychiatry.” I believe mental health care is NOT one size fits all, and because of this, it's my priority to tailor care specific to a person and their life experiences. I also want to make communication more effective and provide thorough all-around care and provide direct communication with your provider with prompt response times. Due to this, I offer longer appointment times, along with evening and weekend appointment availability. My goal is to eliminate as many barriers as possible to give you the treatment you deserve.
Immediate openings both virtual and in person with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens and adults. We provide medication management for Weight loss ,Mental Health and Substance Use. We can help you or your loved one achieve ideal healthy weight, ideal mental state or become free of addiction. Please feel free to share what you are going through. In certain situations, you may think of an Urgent Care location for physical ailments such as a severe asthma or allergies. However, this clinic is specifically designed for behavioral issues such as panic attacks, severe depressions or substance use crisis.
Immediate openings both virtual and in person with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens and adults. We provide medication management for Weight loss ,Mental Health and Substance Use. We can help you or your loved one achieve ideal healthy weight, ideal mental state or become free of addiction. Please feel free to share what you are going through. In certain situations, you may think of an Urgent Care location for physical ailments such as a severe asthma or allergies. However, this clinic is specifically designed for behavioral issues such as panic attacks, severe depressions or substance use crisis.
Deborah McKee is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 1994.
Deborah is here to help, not to judge. She has a lot of compassion and empathy for her clients and listens to them. Their treatment will always be a collaborative agreement between the client and Deborah. You will always have a voice in your treatment.
In her spare time, Deborah enjoys kayaking, gardening, and is obsessed with rocks and rock hunting for certain specimens such as geodes, jasper, and agates
Deborah McKee is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 1994.
Deborah is here to help, not to judge. She has a lot of compassion and empathy for her clients and listens to them. Their treatment will always be a collaborative agreement between the client and Deborah. You will always have a voice in your treatment.
In her spare time, Deborah enjoys kayaking, gardening, and is obsessed with rocks and rock hunting for certain specimens such as geodes, jasper, and agates
Welcome to Keystone Mental Health (KMH)! We provide psychiatric services to adults, children and adolescents. KMH is a psychiatric medical practice consisting of Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners, with the main goal to provide client focused, collaborative, compassionate and up to date psychiatric care for clients of all backgrounds. The goal is to educate about various evidence-based options for patient treatment so that individuals can make an informed decision that is the most helpful to their needs.
Welcome to Keystone Mental Health (KMH)! We provide psychiatric services to adults, children and adolescents. KMH is a psychiatric medical practice consisting of Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners, with the main goal to provide client focused, collaborative, compassionate and up to date psychiatric care for clients of all backgrounds. The goal is to educate about various evidence-based options for patient treatment so that individuals can make an informed decision that is the most helpful to their needs.
I’m Kimberly Watts, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Master’s from The Ohio State University. My background in social work and over 12 years in lab science support my holistic, person-centered approach to mental health. I integrate clinical insight, medical diagnostics, and experience from inpatient psychiatric settings to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that considers both biological and social factors.
I’m Kimberly Watts, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Master’s from The Ohio State University. My background in social work and over 12 years in lab science support my holistic, person-centered approach to mental health. I integrate clinical insight, medical diagnostics, and experience from inpatient psychiatric settings to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that considers both biological and social factors.
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I pride myself on centering as a holistic mental health provider and strive to support individuals in their journey towards emotional well-being and mental health. My mission is to provide accessible and effective mental health services to all individuals. I believe that everyone has the right to access quality mental health care, and I am committed to making that a reality. I offer services to support individuals in achieving optimal mental health and wellness. Our team of dedicated and experienced mental health professionals is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to those in need.
I pride myself on centering as a holistic mental health provider and strive to support individuals in their journey towards emotional well-being and mental health. My mission is to provide accessible and effective mental health services to all individuals. I believe that everyone has the right to access quality mental health care, and I am committed to making that a reality. I offer services to support individuals in achieving optimal mental health and wellness. Our team of dedicated and experienced mental health professionals is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to those in need.
She has expertise in treating all mental health disorders including Autism, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma, and Stress-related disorders.
For patients of all ages, we provide diagnostic evaluations for Autism and ADHD and one-time consultations. For patients of ages 4-25, we provide ongoing care with med management for all mental health disorders. She has specific interest and experience in high functioning adult women with undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism.
She has expertise in treating all mental health disorders including Autism, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Trauma, and Stress-related disorders.
For patients of all ages, we provide diagnostic evaluations for Autism and ADHD and one-time consultations. For patients of ages 4-25, we provide ongoing care with med management for all mental health disorders. She has specific interest and experience in high functioning adult women with undiagnosed ADHD and/or Autism.
For many women, the motivation to become healthier, happier, and more productive is impeded by their mental health. I believe that if women could feel better emotionally, then other challenges in their lives would become easier to address. This is a process that I personally understand all too well. My own healing journey began decades earlier; it was a long and seemingly slow journey, with little guidance as I tried more techniques than I can recall to work my way out of misery, exhaustion, and victimhood and into empowerment.
For many women, the motivation to become healthier, happier, and more productive is impeded by their mental health. I believe that if women could feel better emotionally, then other challenges in their lives would become easier to address. This is a process that I personally understand all too well. My own healing journey began decades earlier; it was a long and seemingly slow journey, with little guidance as I tried more techniques than I can recall to work my way out of misery, exhaustion, and victimhood and into empowerment.
I enjoy working to provide thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and young adults navigating the complexities of neurodivergent minds, such as with Autism, ADHD, anxieties, OCD as well as other mental health conditions.
I believe medication can be a valuable tool, but it's not always the first or only answer. I take a combined approach, integrating psychotherapeutic modalities alongside medication management when warranted.
I enjoy working to provide thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and young adults navigating the complexities of neurodivergent minds, such as with Autism, ADHD, anxieties, OCD as well as other mental health conditions.
I believe medication can be a valuable tool, but it's not always the first or only answer. I take a combined approach, integrating psychotherapeutic modalities alongside medication management when warranted.
She is trained to assess and diagnose psychiatric conditions, conduct evaluations for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD), and prescribe and manage psychiatric medications with a focus on safety and education.
Sarah is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication to patient care. Sarah earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University, and her path to healthcare has been shaped by a strong foundation in service—she is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where she cultivated a deep sense of responsibility, integrity, and commitment to others.
She is trained to assess and diagnose psychiatric conditions, conduct evaluations for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder ( ASD), and prescribe and manage psychiatric medications with a focus on safety and education.
Sarah is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication to patient care. Sarah earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University, and her path to healthcare has been shaped by a strong foundation in service—she is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where she cultivated a deep sense of responsibility, integrity, and commitment to others.
Greetings, my name is Dr. Andrea L. Swails. I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 13 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing on the floor, lecturing in the classroom at various colleges, working in clinicals with students in hospital settings, and living a life full of joy in helping patients with mental illness.
Greetings, my name is Dr. Andrea L. Swails. I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 13 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing on the floor, lecturing in the classroom at various colleges, working in clinicals with students in hospital settings, and living a life full of joy in helping patients with mental illness.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner that specializes in medication management for children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working in various mental health settings. I focus on improving a patient’s quality of life by looking at the whole picture and using a holistic approach.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner that specializes in medication management for children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working in various mental health settings. I focus on improving a patient’s quality of life by looking at the whole picture and using a holistic approach.
She has a strong clinical focus on supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, providing continuity of care during a critical transition period. Michelle is passionate about helping patients regain a sense of safety, rebuild daily functioning, and reduce the risk of relapse through structured support, compassionate guidance, and close monitoring. Her approach emphasizes stabilization, resilience-building, and long-term recovery. In her broader practice, Dr.She has a strong clinical focus on supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, providing conti
She has a strong clinical focus on supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, providing continuity of care during a critical transition period. Michelle is passionate about helping patients regain a sense of safety, rebuild daily functioning, and reduce the risk of relapse through structured support, compassionate guidance, and close monitoring. Her approach emphasizes stabilization, resilience-building, and long-term recovery. In her broader practice, Dr.She has a strong clinical focus on supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, providing conti
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services for children and Adolescents:
Medication Management & Monitoring
ADHD testing and treatment
Anxiety & Mood Disorders
Depression & Bipolar Disorder
OCD
Autism Spectrum & Behavioral Disorders
Trauma & PTSD
School-Related Challenges & Emotional Dysregulation
School & IEP Support Letters
Telehealth Appointments Available
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a specialized focus on the mental health and emotional well-being of children and adolescents. With a compassionate, patient-centered approach, she is dedicated to helping young patients and their families navigate the complexities of mental health — from early childhood through the teenage years.
I believe that every child deserves to be heard, understood, and supported with the most current and effective treatments available. She partners closely with families, schools, and care teams to create individualized treatment plans that address the
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services for children and Adolescents:
Medication Management & Monitoring
ADHD testing and treatment
Anxiety & Mood Disorders
Depression & Bipolar Disorder
OCD
Autism Spectrum & Behavioral Disorders
Trauma & PTSD
School-Related Challenges & Emotional Dysregulation
School & IEP Support Letters
Telehealth Appointments Available
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a specialized focus on the mental health and emotional well-being of children and adolescents. With a compassionate, patient-centered approach, she is dedicated to helping young patients and their families navigate the complexities of mental health — from early childhood through the teenage years.
I believe that every child deserves to be heard, understood, and supported with the most current and effective treatments available. She partners closely with families, schools, and care teams to create individualized treatment plans that address the
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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.