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Dr. Erika Bales
Iowa and Tennessee

In-network with

Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and PTSD

Great to meet you!

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Taking the first step towards healing can be daunting, but you're not alone on this journey. I am here to help guide you towards a more fulfilling life. Together, we will create an effective treatment plan tailored to you. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and my services include comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and therapy sessions.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Every patient is unique, which is why I take a holistic approach to consider each factor of your physical and mental health. I will collaborate with you in a compassionate, nonjudgmental way to help you achieve symptom relief. My goal with treatment is to support you in restoring and maintaining a healthier peace of mind.

What you can expect from our first session

My patients can expect a provider devoted to listening to their concerns. During our first session, we will complete a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation where I will get an extensive understanding of your medical and psychiatric history. This appointment lasts an hour and will provide a working diagnosis and effective treatment plan to address your concerns. We will follow-up in a few weeks to ensure the treatment plan is working and make adjustments as necessary.


Erika's style is

Holistic
Warm
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Erika accepts

Aetna
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Erika

DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at University of Tennessee At Knoxville
License type: APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Tennessee), ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) (Iowa)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, ADD/ADHD, Eating Disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Anger Management, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Identity Issues, and Trauma
Modalities: Trauma Focused, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)