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Steven K Elrod
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901  (Online Only)
Do you or your family need Medication or Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Anger, PTSD? A psychiatric evaluation and research-proven treatment could put you back on the path to recovery. Let's do this together.
Do you or your family need Medication or Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Anger, PTSD? A psychiatric evaluation and research-proven treatment could put you back on the path to recovery. Let's do this together.
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Trivita Health Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, ARNP-BC, PMHNP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59715  (Online Only)
Online, holistic, Telepsychiatry visits for Children, Adolescents and Adults in the states of Nevada, New Mexico, California and Montana. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions. While comfortable with treating all psychiatric disorders, my specialties include anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, PTSD, binge/emotional eating, and insomnia. I also use the the Sinclair method for alcohol cessation and am well versed in mild cognitive impairment and the Bredesen protocol for brain health. Additionally, I often discuss relationships, life transitions, emotional challenges among oth
Online, holistic, Telepsychiatry visits for Children, Adolescents and Adults in the states of Nevada, New Mexico, California and Montana. I specialize in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions. While comfortable with treating all psychiatric disorders, my specialties include anxiety, depression, stress, OCD, PTSD, binge/emotional eating, and insomnia. I also use the the Sinclair method for alcohol cessation and am well versed in mild cognitive impairment and the Bredesen protocol for brain health. Additionally, I often discuss relationships, life transitions, emotional challenges among oth
(702) 819-7489 View (702) 819-7489
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Steven John Meek
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Billings, MT 59102  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for designing specialized treatment plans tailored to analyzing and caring for the root elements of mental health. My solution-based focus and patient orientated treatment style has attained consistent results. I apply an array of treatment modalities supporting the biological, psychological, and social dynamics of mental health.
I have a passion for designing specialized treatment plans tailored to analyzing and caring for the root elements of mental health. My solution-based focus and patient orientated treatment style has attained consistent results. I apply an array of treatment modalities supporting the biological, psychological, and social dynamics of mental health.
(406) 333-7515 View (406) 333-7515
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Marcus Robinson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59808
Now accepting new patients with same week appointments! Have you been struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, issues with body image, severe mood fluctuations or perceptual disturbances and find that life has been increasingly difficult to cope with? Have you tried to seek advice from family members, friends and spiritual counselors, to no avail? You can overcome these struggles, with the right tools and I am here to help, using an unbiased approach. I draw from a few traditional therapeutic techniques, in combination with medication management, to create a treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
Now accepting new patients with same week appointments! Have you been struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, ADHD, issues with body image, severe mood fluctuations or perceptual disturbances and find that life has been increasingly difficult to cope with? Have you tried to seek advice from family members, friends and spiritual counselors, to no avail? You can overcome these struggles, with the right tools and I am here to help, using an unbiased approach. I draw from a few traditional therapeutic techniques, in combination with medication management, to create a treatment plan to meet your unique needs.
(406) 631-8908 x101 View (406) 631-8908 x101
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Nick Taylor
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Billings, MT 59101  (Online Only)
My approach is rooted in a commitment to swift, impactful results. Drawing from my extensive emergency medical background, I believe mental health treatment should be as prompt and effective as any other medical intervention. I am resolute in my stance that individuals grappling with severe depression, anxiety, or any mental health challenge shouldn't endure prolonged waits for relief. I specialize in treating patients with severe mental illness who have often exhausted numerous medication options. My unique skill set and training position me to address cases where others may have faltered.
My approach is rooted in a commitment to swift, impactful results. Drawing from my extensive emergency medical background, I believe mental health treatment should be as prompt and effective as any other medical intervention. I am resolute in my stance that individuals grappling with severe depression, anxiety, or any mental health challenge shouldn't endure prolonged waits for relief. I specialize in treating patients with severe mental illness who have often exhausted numerous medication options. My unique skill set and training position me to address cases where others may have faltered.
(406) 693-4362 View (406) 693-4362
Photo of Bancroft Behavioral Health Inc, Psychiatric Nurse in Montana
Bancroft Behavioral Health Inc
Psychiatric Nurse, DNP, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Polson, MT 59860
Bradley Why is a Doctor of Nursing and is Board Certified in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. Bancroft Behavioral Health provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and medication management. Our approach to each potential client is personalized, collaborative and family centered. Dr. Why expertly treats mental health problems with conservative and appropriate medication choices and in close collaboration with each client and their therapist.
Bradley Why is a Doctor of Nursing and is Board Certified in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. Bancroft Behavioral Health provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and medication management. Our approach to each potential client is personalized, collaborative and family centered. Dr. Why expertly treats mental health problems with conservative and appropriate medication choices and in close collaboration with each client and their therapist.
(302) 300-4078 View (302) 300-4078
Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.