Psychiatrists in Lander, WY
Heather Judkins
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Lander, WY 82520
Heather is a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a profound passion for empowering individuals on their journey to mental wellness. Heather's roots in Wyoming have nurtured her commitment to serving the local community and fostering lasting relationships with her patients. Armed with a Bachelor's and Doctoral degrees in Nursing Practice from the University of Wyoming, Heather's academic background ensures a solid foundation in evidence-based care. With 10 years of experience in rural hospitals and community mental health settings in Montana and Wyoming, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.
Heather is a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a profound passion for empowering individuals on their journey to mental wellness. Heather's roots in Wyoming have nurtured her commitment to serving the local community and fostering lasting relationships with her patients. Armed with a Bachelor's and Doctoral degrees in Nursing Practice from the University of Wyoming, Heather's academic background ensures a solid foundation in evidence-based care. With 10 years of experience in rural hospitals and community mental health settings in Montana and Wyoming, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.
Jessica L Fowler
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC, APHNBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lander, WY 82520 (Online Only)
Hello! I am so happy you are here! My name is Jessica, and I’m a doctoral prepared nurse practitioner dually board certified in psychiatry/mental health and advanced practice holistic nursing. With over 2 decades of experience as a licensed registered nurse and over a decade of experience as a licensed nurse practitioner, I have thousands of hours of specialty clinical experience serving people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and healthcare needs.
Hello! I am so happy you are here! My name is Jessica, and I’m a doctoral prepared nurse practitioner dually board certified in psychiatry/mental health and advanced practice holistic nursing. With over 2 decades of experience as a licensed registered nurse and over a decade of experience as a licensed nurse practitioner, I have thousands of hours of specialty clinical experience serving people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and healthcare needs.
307 Psychiatry is accepting new patients! Is your current mental health plan not working well for you? Are you looking for outpatient stabilization, clarification on your diagnosis, or optimization of your regimen? My focus is to simplify treatment regimens and collaborate with your other existing providers to help you feel your best.
307 Psychiatry is accepting new patients! Is your current mental health plan not working well for you? Are you looking for outpatient stabilization, clarification on your diagnosis, or optimization of your regimen? My focus is to simplify treatment regimens and collaborate with your other existing providers to help you feel your best.
Online Psychiatrists
Charlotte Toms
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Rock Springs, WY 82901 (Online Only)
Your strength has led you here in this moment to take the next step in embracing a new path, a different future. I’m here to help guide you - through psychiatric evaluation/diagnosis, medication management, or therapy. You don't need to keep self-medicating with technology, social media, food, and alcohol to feel happy, dull your emotional pain or shame, or escape your feelings. Wake up feeling rested, worthy, and motivated. Reconnect with others and find joy in the simple things again. Experience peace in your life by making healthier choices and building healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Your strength has led you here in this moment to take the next step in embracing a new path, a different future. I’m here to help guide you - through psychiatric evaluation/diagnosis, medication management, or therapy. You don't need to keep self-medicating with technology, social media, food, and alcohol to feel happy, dull your emotional pain or shame, or escape your feelings. Wake up feeling rested, worthy, and motivated. Reconnect with others and find joy in the simple things again. Experience peace in your life by making healthier choices and building healthier relationships with yourself and others.
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, PHMNP
Verified Verified
Rock Springs, WY 82901 (Online Only)
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
Renee Lee Brunner-Houser
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Rock Springs, WY 82901 (Online Only)
Great to meet you! My undergraduate nursing degree is from Arizona State University (Go Sun Devils!). My master's program is from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and see patients between ages 8 through 65. My husband and I have 5 children and 11 grandchildren.
Great to meet you! My undergraduate nursing degree is from Arizona State University (Go Sun Devils!). My master's program is from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and see patients between ages 8 through 65. My husband and I have 5 children and 11 grandchildren.
Janet Louise Damiano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
Verified Verified
Worland, WY 82401
Worried that your medication is effecting your mental wellness? Let's unlock your path to mental well-being. I am an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner who can provide you compassionate care, personalized treatment plans, through a mind-body approach.
Worried that your medication is effecting your mental wellness? Let's unlock your path to mental well-being. I am an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner who can provide you compassionate care, personalized treatment plans, through a mind-body approach.
Cara Hollingsworth
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rock Springs, WY 82901 (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Cara Hollingsworth, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming and still consider Wyoming “home”. Health care is a second career for me. I spent 15 years working in Higher Education before earning my BSN from Regis University in 2014. I graduated with my MSN from Gonzaga University in 2020 and I’m currently working towards my DNP and plan to finish in May of 2025.
Hi! I’m Cara Hollingsworth, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming and still consider Wyoming “home”. Health care is a second career for me. I spent 15 years working in Higher Education before earning my BSN from Regis University in 2014. I graduated with my MSN from Gonzaga University in 2020 and I’m currently working towards my DNP and plan to finish in May of 2025.
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How does your Psychiatrist compare?
Number of Psychiatrists in Lander, WY
< 10
Psychiatrists in Lander, WY who prioritize treating:
100% | Anxiety |
67% | Depression |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
67% | Bipolar Disorder |
67% | Alcohol Use |
67% | Medication Management |
33% | Addiction |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
67% | Aetna |
67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in Lander, WY see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
67% | Female | |
33% | Male |
FAQs - About Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurses
How can I find a psychiatrist in Lander?
The Psychology Today Directory enables you to search specifically for psychiatrists, using the drop down provider menu in the navigation bar, by city or zip code, or by the name of the psychiatrist. Search results provide detailed profiles of professionals, including their treatment approach and areas of expertise. In addition, listings provide important information about each psychiatrist’s credentials, fees, payment options, and insurance affiliations. Directory users can select psychiatrists who meet an array of personally-desired criteria, such as familiarity with a specific community or condition.
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychiatrists are medical specialists who focus on understanding, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the brain and disorders of the mind and behavior. As physicians, psychiatrists are trained to recognize the often-subtle biological causes of mental disorders and to monitor the effects of mental disturbances on physical conditions, such as heart disease. Psychologists are especially attuned to the influence of early experience on development and behavior, emotional and cognitive processes, the nature of personality, and social functioning. They are also trained to deploy an array of psychological tests—IQ tests, personality tests, behavioral assessments—to gauge a person’s functioning.
What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?
A psychiatric nurse practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, is a registered nurse who completes advanced training in psychiatric care, earning either a master’s or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing, and in the U.S., passes a national certification exam. Like psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. In some locales, psychiatric nurse practitioners can offer the full range of psychiatric care, including prescribing and managing medication. In other places, they must work in collaboration with a physician.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed psychiatrist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. All psychiatrists listed in the directory have a valid license issued by the state(s) in which they practice and are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some individuals or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Can a psychiatrist prescribe medication?
Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who are trained to recognize the many ways body processes affect the functioning of the brain and mind. As physicians, they can prescribe medication. Patients who are prescribed medications will typically need to continue to see a psychiatrist so that the effects of the medication can be monitored. For many psychiatric conditions, including common disorders such as anxiety and depression, the preferred treatment is combination therapy—medication accompanied by psychotherapy.
Do psychiatrists offer therapy?
Psychiatrists are generally trained in a number of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and, increasingly, somatic therapies. Typically, psychiatrists make a diagnosis and determine a course of treatment based on chemical or biological factors, using lab tests, brain scans and physical and psychological evaluations. While psychotherapy may be used in the first session to aid in diagnosis, it is not typically utilized in subsequent visits. In fact, after the introductory session, most sessions with a psychiatrist may only be 15-20 minutes in length and are largely focused on medication management. Many psychiatrists who do not offer psychotherapy work collaboratively with psychologists and other mental health clinicians and can refer clients seeking talk therapy to those providers.
How do I know if I need a psychiatrist or a therapist?
It is not always easy to know which type of mental health practitioner to choose. Many people are unaware of the root of their mental or behavioral problem. One way many people learn which type of care is best for them is by seeing their primary care provider first. Depending on the nature and severity of the symptoms, the physician may review their medical history or perform medical tests to determine whether biological factors are involved before making a referral. It is not necessary for a person to know precisely what type of care they need in order to seek help. Many psychiatrists and psychologists refer clients to each other depending on client needs.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
A referral to a psychiatrist is often not required. However, seeing your primary care physician first can be helpful and actually prove to be a shortcut to getting what you need. Your PCP may have a clear idea whether psychiatric help is needed and/or which kind of mental health care would be most beneficial and refer you to the right type of practitioner. For that reason alone, some psychiatrists require a referral. Further, many insurance plans require a referral from a PCP if they cover all of part of the cost of seeing a specialist; if, however, you are paying out of pocket, you may not need a referral. In any case, a referral may speed the process of securing an appointment with a psychiatrist, especially in areas where there is a shortage of mental health specialists and new patients face long waits for appointments.