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Available both in-person and online
5408 Northwest 88th Street Ste. 140 Johnston, IA 50131
Walnut Creek Psychiatry is deeply committed to providing individuals with exceptional psychiatric care. We specialize in your mental well-being by relying on our expertise to provide the highest quality of psychiatric care with an emphasis on individual uniqueness. We treat ages 4 through older adults. We provide a safe environment, empathetic listening skills, and diverse services to meet the individual needs of our clients. Medical medication services and talk therapy are provided in offices or through telehealth across Iowa.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, mood dysregulation, substance abuse, or other mental illness, please call our office to schedule an initial evaluation. We are here to help individuals grow out of darkness, function in life, and succeed with greater well-being. Our providers are prepared to treat all ages in the lifespan.
Take the first step to help. Call or Walnut Creek Psychiatry now - (515) 368-7504

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Walnut Creek Psychiatry

5408 Northwest 88th Street

Ste. 140

Johnston, IA 50131 map

(515) 368-7504

Walnut Creek Psychiatry

223 S. Walnut Ave.

Ames, IA 50010 map

Website
Walnut Creek Psychiatry is a mental health clinic that offers services online or in office, for medical care and therapy services.
I specialize in Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
Let's Connect (515) 368-7504
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Walnut Creek Psychiatry

5408 Northwest 88th Street

Ste. 140

Johnston, IA 50131 map

(515) 368-7504

Walnut Creek Psychiatry

223 S. Walnut Ave.

Ames, IA 50010 map

Website
Walnut Creek Psychiatry is a mental health clinic that offers services online or in office, for medical care and therapy services.
I specialize in Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 

Finances

Payment Methods

Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • ComPsych
  • HealthPartners of MN and WI
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Magellan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Midlands Choice
  • MultiPlan
  • Optum
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Wellmark BCBS
  • Wellpoint | Amerigroup
  • Out of Network
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Walnut Creek Psychiatry accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance. It is advised that you verify your insurance coverage.
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
or call with questions - (515) 368-7504
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Walnut Creek Psychiatry accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance. It is advised that you verify your insurance coverage.
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
or call with questions - (515) 368-7504

Qualifications

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: Lorraine Annette Chidester

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: Iowa / G155077 Lorraine Annette Chidester
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (515) 368-7504
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (515) 368-7504

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Child
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 368-7504
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Do these issues align with your needs? or (515) 368-7504

Client Focus

Age

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

Age

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

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 368-7504
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (515) 368-7504

Location

Primary Location

Walnut Creek Psychiatry

5408 Northwest 88th Street

Ste. 140

Johnston, IA 50131

(515) 368-7504

Additional Location

Walnut Creek Psychiatry

223 S. Walnut Ave.

Ames, IA 50010

(515) 368-7504
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Walnut Creek Psychiatry is a mental health clinic that offers services online or in office, for medical care and therapy services.
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 368-7504
"
Walnut Creek Psychiatry is a mental health clinic that offers services online or in office, for medical care and therapy services.
Photo of Lorraine Chidester - Walnut Creek Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Walnut Creek Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Take the first step to help. Call now - (515) 368-7504