Sunflower Health Plan Psychiatrists in Kansas

Mental health issues vary widely from anxiety and depression to complex mood and developmental disorders, each carrying unique challenges and needs. The overarching goal in psychiatric care is to alleviate distress and enhance functioning through individualized treatment plans. This typically involves a combination of medication management to address biological aspects and therapeutic interventions to tackle behavioral and emotional facets. Patients' needs also include understanding their conditions, reducing stigma, and integrating coping strategies into daily life.

My patient care is built on empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practices. I believe that every person has a unique story which deserves individualized care. I became a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to treat emotional pain, assist clients and their families adapt to mental health changes, and to normalize mental health in our community. I use a team-based approach to mental health where the client’s experience and the provider’s skills meet to create the greatest results.

Psychiatric nursing has always been my passion and I am ready to put my experience and skills to provide care to all patients requiring mental health services in the underserved healthcare sector. As a Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I will be willing to offer people of all ages with mental conditions the care they may require living a sustainable life. My dedication is to help those that may deal with a variety of mental illness conditions, including Depression, Anxiety, trauma, Insomnia, ADHD, OCD, Personality Disorders, Bipolar, and PTSD among other conditions. I welcome all patients hereto get the best experience.

✣ TAKING NEW CLIENTS ✣ I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years of expertise in mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders, cultural stressors, and clients in crisis. I also specialize in helping with medication management for those struggling with substance abuse. In addition to medication evaluation, I seek to understand my patients from a holistic perspective by evaluating the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to their emotional concerns.

Welcoming New Patients! Frances (Fran) Miller APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP NP-C. Fran holds dual board certifications as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She provides mental health services including diagnosis and medication management for children, teens, and adults. Fran will work with you to meet your mental health goals in a dignified and respectful manner. She is passionate about educating her patients and their families about their diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans. Fran strives to give compassionate care in a friendly, comfortable setting to the community she serves.

Hello, I'm Krystal, a psychiatric medication management specialist with a passion for understanding and supporting my patients. I've spent my career since the age of 19 immersed in mental health, driven by a desire to help individuals achieve happiness and fulfillment. Your journey and goals are unique, and I take the time to truly listen and understand what's important to you. By knowing your values and what makes you, you, I can tailor our treatment to fit your specific needs.

Have you ever felt rushed through a mental health visit? Have you ever felt like "just" a diagnosis or collection of symptoms? You are more than that: You are a complex and whole human being, and you have a right to be seen. I am committed to establishing a deep level of trust with each client, which I hope will serve as the foundation for our therapeutic alliance. I take the time to get to know each of my patients, understanding their individual experiences and needs, and working with them to develop effective strategies for managing their mental health. Find out more at www.pleasantplacepsychiatry.com.

My name is Sabra Tieperman. I have more than 20 years of experience as an advanced practice psychiatric nurse treating people of all ages. I established Virtual Psychiatric Services to make treatment accessible to everyone in a way that maximizes privacy, comfort, and convenience. With my online format of care you no longer need to worry about the hassles involved in traveling to an office, embarrassment about being seen in a mental health clinic, or fear being seen in person by a professional. And you don’t have to substitute services by your family doctor when you’d prefer to see a specialist. VPS eliminates all those concerns.

I'm focused on med management. After serving in the Air Force for a decade, I pursued nursing, and began working in the Emergency Room where I experienced mental health crisis. While pursing my APRN at the University of Kansas I focused on mental health electives and diversifying my experiences with people of all walks of life. This background allows him to comfortably care for many populations, including my fellow veterans, first responders, children, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underserved communities. He uses evidence-based practices to collaboratively develop the best treatment plan to manage your mental health.

Julia McVay, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, with training and experience treating patients with psychiatric disorders across the lifespan. She has 8 years of nursing experience and her education includes a Master of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specialization. Julia takes great pride in providing exceptional care to all patients.

Angela Armstrong, RN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds Master of Science in Nursing degrees in both Psychiatric Nursing and Nursing Education. She has been working in healthcare since 2007 in a variety of settings including infection control, public health, and long-term care. She provides interventions, treatment, and holistic support to clients across the lifespan with acute, chronic, and substance-induced mental illness. Angela’s approach is to provide high-quality, client-focused care to meet the unique needs of each client.

I am a dual board certified in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. I received my Bachelor of Science Nursing from The University of Oklahoma in 2006. I have worked in several acute mental care units and critical care units prior to pursuing graduate studies. I received my Master of Science in Nursing in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from University of Cincinnati in 2019 and Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) from Saginaw Valley State University in 2021.

Looking for a medication manager that takes into account your unique background and mental health needs? As a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in family practice and the management of depression and other mental health problems, Angela provides a client-centered and comprehensive approach to mental health medication management. Prior to becoming licensed as a nurse practitioner, Angela spent more than 14 years as an RN working in a variety of practice settings including acute care, case management, hospice, and pediatric home care.

I specialize in pediatric psychiatric medication management for individuals aged 5 to 17 years old. My passion is to guide children and young people in achieving their optimal quality of life, while successfully accomplishing socio-emotional developmental milestones.

I am very excited to announce that my private practice, PsychSolutions, is offering stellar psychiatric services to children, adolescents and adults. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I offer a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management for mental health disorders in children, adolescents and adults. I greatly enjoy the challenge of working with a wide range of people and their mental health concerns. I am particularly interested in inviting those who may not feel as comfortable in other treatment agencies and everyone else who struggles with locating safe and effective mental health treatment.

Michelle Ford is a dual certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults. She provides a comprehensive and holistic approach, addressing a variety of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD.

Our ideal client battles adjustment, acute or chronic anxiety and depression, impacting daily life due to intrusive thoughts and low mood. Yearns for stability and relief from emotional turmoil. Requires personalized medication management for symptom control. Aspires to emotional balance, enhanced daily life, renewed motivation. Seeks effective meds with minimal side effects for better quality of life and emotional well-being. Aims to regain control, build relationships, find purpose.

My perfect client is driven and prepared to put in the effort. They possess an open-minded and flexible attitude, along with the ability to adapt to new situations. They are introspective, contemplative, and possess a genuine curiosity about themselves. Effective communication, honesty, and trustworthiness are also important qualities they possess. A good sense of humor is an added bonus, as well as being receptive to different treatment approaches. Most importantly, they understand that personal growth cannot be achieved solely through medication and believe in their own potential for improvement.

Dr. Soni elected to work in private practice after witnessing first-hand the dire need for high quality, timely, and accessible, psychiatry services in his community. His treatment philosophy is somewhat unique, in that, Dr. Soni places his primary emphasis on improving his patients overall quality of life. This philosophy allows for treatment that is patient specific or Patient Centered. The Patient Centered Treatment model is evidence based and includes medications when warranted in addition to behavioral and social interventions that are also tailored to the person, and not a one size fits all approach.