Find a psychiatrist in Saginaw, MI — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Saginaw, MI accepting new patients
Explore compassionate mental health support throughout Saginaw, including the Carrollton, Lakeland, and Downtown areas. Headway connects you with experienced providers for talk therapy and medication management, with free consultations available and appointments often opening within days.
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.
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.
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.
About our psychiatrists serving Saginaw, 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 Saginaw
Finding psychiatrists in Saginaw starts with understanding the type of mental health care you want to access. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists focus on talk therapy and skill-based support. Both can be valid starting points, depending on your needs. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, training, and care focus before booking.
In a smaller city like Saginaw, local psychiatry options may be more limited than in larger Michigan markets. Virtual appointments can expand your search while still giving you access to licensed psychiatrists in your state. Medication management visits are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether a free phone consultation is offered, and what each bio says about the psychiatrist’s communication style and approach.
Psychiatric care in Saginaw 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 search for psychiatrists who match your needs, verify coverage, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. Every psychiatrist listed is accepting new patients, making it easier to review bios, compare availability, 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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