Mental illnesses are biologically based, and sometimes medications can be very helpful in addressing physical barriers to mental health. If psychiatric medication is part of your care, Behavioral Health’s psychiatrists and advanced practice nurse practitioners offer ongoing care. If you are not sure if medications would be a helpful part of your treatment, a psychiatric practitioner can be of great assistance to you to explore your options.
A psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner will give you an initial
assessment similar to what a primary care provider might do. This initial
appointment will review your symptoms and history to help determine whether
or not the medication is a good option in the treatment of your mental
health concerns.
Then as a result of the assessment, a diagnosis is made and a treatment
plan is designed for your particular needs. If medication is decided to
be the best option, you will be informed and educated about the medicinal
uses and side effects.
Medications are often used with other forms of treatment like therapy or
community support services. Our medication management providers work closely
with the rest of the Behavioral Health team to provide coordinated care
for all your mental health needs. Our team also works closely with any
prescribing primary care providers.
Medication Management Staff
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Tiffany Francis, T-LMHC,NCCBehavioral HealthView Profile
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Katie Sandquist, MA,LMHC,NCCBehavioral HealthView Profile
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Lindsey Kinney, LMHCBehavioral HealthView Profile
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Brittany Miller, LISW,CADCBehavioral HealthView Profile
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Patty Hildreth, ARNP-BC,FNP,PMHNPBehavioral HealthView Profile
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Kristine Gross, ARNP-BC,PMHCNSBehavioral HealthView Profile
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Rhonda Anderson, T-LMHCBehavioral HealthView Profile
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Denise Kinney, LMHCBehavioral HealthView Profile
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Kate Smith, LMHCBehavioral HealthView Profile
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Britney Randolph, LISW,CADCBehavioral HealthView Profile