Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN

Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
437 S Bluff Street, Suite 102 & 302, Saint George, UT 84770
Let's Connect (435) 634-8848
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psychiatry believes a healthy life full of joy is attainable for all, and we are eager to help our patients find that life. We strive to create a compassionate environment where we take time to get to know our patients, to understand their lives and how their diagnoses impact them and their loved ones. We believe in supporting our patients in their lifestyles and creating an atmosphere of acceptance and community. A team approach and collaborative care is necessary. We engage with our patients, their support team and additional healthcare providers to create holistic, research based, cost-effective, treatment plans.
Our providers are committed to providing care based upon up-to-date information & safe prescribing methods. Individual treatments plans & ongoing goals are formulated through active listening, mutual respect & accountability. One-size-fits-all care is not how they operate. When working with our providers they strive to build a relationship as a trusted ally.
Each provider is interested in how mental health impacts individuals in one way or another throughout their life. They thrive on bringing awareness to mental health & enjoy the relationships they establish. The opportunity to provide support in difficult times & celebrate the achievements of their patients, is something each provider values.
Take the first step to help. Call or Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling now - (435) 634-8848

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling

437 S Bluff Street

Suite 102 & 302

Saint George, UT 84770 map

(435) 634-8848
We have a variety of specialists to assist along your journey; talk, group, sound-healing, play and sand-tray therapy & medication supports.
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder, Autism and ADHD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (435) 634-8848
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling

437 S Bluff Street

Suite 102 & 302

Saint George, UT 84770 map

(435) 634-8848
We have a variety of specialists to assist along your journey; talk, group, sound-healing, play and sand-tray therapy & medication supports.
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder, Autism and ADHD 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Deseret Mutual Benefit Advisers
  • EMI Health
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • Public Employees Health Program
  • Regence
  • SelectHealth
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Zelis Healthcare
  • Out of Network
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (435) 634-8848
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (435) 634-8848

Qualifications

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Merle Lawter

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Utah / 11135223-4405 Merle Lawter
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from ANCC
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (435) 634-8848
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (435) 634-8848

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Autism
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Do these issues align with your needs? or (435) 634-8848
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Do these issues align with your needs? or (435) 634-8848

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Little Person Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Little Person Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (435) 634-8848
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (435) 634-8848

Location

Primary Location

Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling

437 S Bluff Street

Suite 102 & 302

Saint George, UT 84770

(435) 634-8848
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We have a variety of specialists to assist along your journey; talk, group, sound-healing, play and sand-tray therapy & medication supports.
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Take the first step to help. Call now - (435) 634-8848
"
We have a variety of specialists to assist along your journey; talk, group, sound-healing, play and sand-tray therapy & medication supports.
Photo of Merle Lawter - Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Red Sands Psych - Restorative Therapy & Counseling
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Take the first step to help. Call now - (435) 634-8848