Telehealth Psychiatric Medication Management in Wyoming
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy-informed care across Wyoming. Serving adolescents, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, mood concerns, and more.
Nalina Mendez, PMHNP-BC
Accepting new patients
Specializing in
Care across all ages
Telehealth psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and older adults across Wyoming.
Young Adults
Navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma. Building a foundation for long-term mental wellness.
Adults & Families
Managing the weight of daily life - mood, stress, relationships, and everything in between. Care that fits your schedule.
Seniors
Addressing late-life depression, anxiety, cognitive changes, and the transitions that come with aging - with compassion.
Medication management with a therapeutic lens.
Psychiatric care works best when medication and meaningful conversation go hand in hand. Every appointment is a collaboration - your goals, your history, your life - not just a prescription refill.
- Thorough initial intake - you will be heard
- Collaborative medication management when appropriate
- CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing & more
- Whole-person care - not just a diagnosis
All appointments are conducted virtually - no commute, no waiting room. Secure, HIPAA-compliant video visits from wherever you are.
Scheduling that works around your life - including evening and weekend availability.
Serving patients statewide - Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, Sheridan, Rock Springs & more.
Accepted insurance plans
Credentialed through Headway. More plans being added.
Don't see your plan? Check with Headway directly - additional insurances may be available.
Self-Pay / Out-of-Pocket
No insurance? No problem. Straightforward private-pay rates.
$200
Initial visit
$100
Follow-up
Why telehealth psychiatric care works for Wyoming
Wyoming has some of the highest rates of mental health need and lowest psychiatric provider density in the country. Telehealth removes the barrier entirely.
No geographic barrier
Many Wyoming counties have zero psychiatric providers. Whether you're in Cheyenne, Gillette, or a rural community in between - telehealth gets you care without the drive.
No months-long wait
In-person psychiatric slots in Wyoming fill fast. Telehealth opens scheduling that works around your life - not the other way around.
Same quality, more privacy
Telehealth psychiatric care is as effective as in-person for most conditions. HIPAA-compliant video visits from the privacy of wherever you are.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PMHNP?
A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse with specialized training in mental health. PMHNPs can diagnose psychiatric conditions, prescribe and manage medications, and provide therapy-informed care - independently, without physician oversight.
Do you prescribe psychiatric medication?
Yes. As a board-certified PMHNP with full prescribing authority in Wyoming, I can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medications for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more.
Which areas of Wyoming do you serve?
All of Wyoming via telehealth. This includes Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, Sheridan, Rock Springs, Laramie, Riverton, Cody, Jackson, Lander, and surrounding rural communities.
What insurance do you accept?
I am credentialed through Headway and currently accept Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey. Self-pay rates are $200 for an initial evaluation and $100 for follow-up visits.
What happens during the first appointment?
The initial evaluation is approximately 60 minutes. We will discuss your symptoms, history, goals, and any past treatment. You will leave with a clear understanding of the plan - whether that includes medication, therapy-informed support, or both.
Is this a crisis service?
No. This practice does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are in immediate distress, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Ready to get started?
Accepting new patients via Headway and Lavender. Telehealth · flexible scheduling · serving all of Wyoming.
Not a crisis service. If you're in immediate distress, call or text 988.