Psychiatry & Mental Health Care in MT

What mental health services do you offer in Montana?

Montana Psychiatry & Brain Health Center provides a full spectrum of mental health treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including psychiatric medication management, psychotherapy, TMS therapy, IV Ketamine, and Spravato for treatment-resistant conditions.

How does psychiatric medication management work?

Our medication management services involve a comprehensive evaluation by a board-certified psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. We monitor effectiveness and side effects to optimize medications for your specific needs, often combining them with other therapeutic modalities.

What is TMS therapy and can it help with depression?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment for patients who have not responded to traditional depression therapy. It uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain involved in mood control and is drug-free with no downtime.

Is IV Ketamine therapy effective for anxiety and PTSD?

Yes. IV Ketamine has shown significant success in rapidly reducing symptoms of severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Unlike oral antidepressants, Ketamine infusions work on glutamate receptors to help repair damaged neural pathways, often providing relief within hours rather than weeks.

What is the difference between IV Ketamine and Spravato?

IV Ketamine is administered intravenously in-office for maximum bioavailability. Spravato (esketamine) is an FDA-approved nasal spray often covered by insurance for treatment-resistant depression. Our providers will help determine which is right for your diagnosis.

Can I see a psychiatrist via telehealth in Montana?

Yes. We offer secure telehealth appointments for medication management and therapy, allowing patients across rural Montana to receive expert psychiatric care without travel. Some treatments like TMS and Ketamine require in-person visits at our Billings or Bozeman clinics.

Do you provide child and adolescent psychiatry?

Yes. Led by Dr. Erin Amato, double board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, our team specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral disorders in children and teens.

Is insurance accepted for TMS and psychiatric care?

Montana Psychiatry & Brain Health Center is in-network with most major insurance providers including BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, and Montana Medicaid. Most plans cover TMS therapy and Spravato for treatment-resistant depression.