Find a psychiatrist in Lansing, MI — covered by insurance


Top psychiatrists in Lansing, MI accepting new patients
Connect with empowering, solution-oriented providers across Lansing through Headway. Serving neighborhoods including Old Town, Reo Town, and Downtown, our 111 licensed providers offer free intake consultations and flexible scheduling to fit your needs.
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 Lansing, 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 Lansing
Finding the right psychiatrist in Lansing starts with understanding what type of mental health care fits your needs. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists focus on talk therapy. Medication management usually includes reviewing symptoms, discussing how a current care plan is working, and making changes when clinically appropriate. If you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, or OCD, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties and background to see whose training aligns with what you need.
Lansing has a smaller local psychiatrist market than larger Michigan cities, so virtual appointments can expand your options beyond nearby offices. You may prefer an in-person visit near Downtown, Old Town, Reo Town, or East Lansing, or you may want the flexibility of virtual psychiatry from home. Psychiatric appointments for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Many people also work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Before booking, read psychiatrist bios for details on availability, communication style, session structure, and whether a free phone consultation is offered.
Psychiatric care in Lansing can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your needs, are accepting new patients, and take your plan. You can enter your insurance details, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, review profiles, 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.
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