Find a psychiatrist in Grand Rapids, MI — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Grand Rapids, MI accepting new patients
Connect with empowering mental health providers in Grand Rapids, including Eastown, Heritage Hill, and Midtown areas. Headway's network helps you find the right fit for talk therapy and medication management, with sessions available as soon as tomorrow and coverage through major insurance plans.
I’m dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner is an asset to help me to identify the client's symptoms of both mental and medical. I take an empowering, holistic, and creative approach to mental health care. I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, sleep difficulties, and stress. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and actively involved in their care.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of experience in behavioral health, including more than a decade as a psychiatric registered nurse. I earned my post-master’s certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of Cincinnati and hold a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Clinical Nurse Specialist and Nursing Education from the University of Detroit Mercy.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds in outpatient, residential, correctional, and community-based settings. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
I believe mental health care should be collaborative, respectful, and individualized. My goal is to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understand your treatment options, and feel empowered to take an active role in your mental health and overall well-being.
I genuinely care about their journey and understand that healing isn’t always linear. I combine compassion with clinical expertise to help individuals feel understood, supported, and confident in reaching their goals. Whether we’re managing anxiety, mood changes, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you at your own pace
I am a board-certified PMHNP with extensive experience in the field of mental health. With a comprehensive background spanning child and adult inpatient and outpatient settings, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise into practice. Committed to providing holistic and compassionate care. I combine psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy to address the unique needs of each patient.
Hi! I am Valerie L. Rennon MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. I am a dual board certified nurse practitioner in both psychiatric mental health and women's health across the lifespan. I have been in practice for over a year now and my most recent experience has been in an underserved and underinsured area of downtown Detroit, MI.
I have also been an adjunct clinical instructor for RN students over the past 3 years. I am a graduate from Michigan State University, University of Colorado Anschutz, University of Texas Arlington and Colorado Mountain College. Having moved about the country for a bit, my husband of 18 years and I have established our home in MI with our two children, dog Curley and our bearded dragon Sami.
When anxiety, depression, ADHD, or shifting moods start affecting your relationships, your sleep, and how you feel about yourself, it can be hard to know where to start. I'm Moneak Parker, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Michigan, working with adolescents and adults through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and personalized treatment planning. I support clients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, OCD, PTSD, panic disorders, sleep concerns, anger, and substance use. My goal is a space where you feel heard, respected, and genuinely in charge of your own care.
About our psychiatrists serving Grand Rapids, MI
- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 91%ADD/ADHD
- 87%PTSD
- 82%Bipolar disorder
- 98%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- 60%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
- 98%English
- 4%Hindi
- 4%Punjabi
- 3%Arabic
- 3%Igbo
- 86%Online only
- 14%In-person or online
- 70%Woman
- 30%Man
- 87%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 9%Medical Doctor
- 2%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2%Nurse Practitioner
- 95%Individual therapy
- 14%Family therapy
- 7%Child or adolescent therapy
- 4%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Grand Rapids
Finding psychiatrists in Grand Rapids starts with knowing whether you want medication-focused mental health care, talk therapy, or both. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and support for concerns like anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and OCD. Both can be useful entry points, depending on what kind of care you want. Look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties and experience match your needs, and review their profile to understand how they approach medication management.
In a mid-sized city like Grand Rapids, your options may include local offices near downtown, Eastown, Heritage Hill, Midtown, or nearby communities, along with virtual appointments across Michigan. Psychiatric care often follows a different schedule than therapy: medication management visits are usually shorter and less frequent than weekly therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, consider appointment availability, whether a free phone consultation is offered, and whether the psychiatrist’s bio gives you a clear sense of their communication style.
Psychiatric care in Grand Rapids can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower out-of-pocket costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who are accepting new patients, enter your insurance details for a cost estimate, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.