Open Mind Psychiatry
Providing accessible psychiatric evaluation and medication management for Arizona residents.
In network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ, United Healthcare, Aetna and Cigna.
Our mission is to transform mental health care by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment. We are committed to empowering individuals to overcome their emotional struggles by fostering resilience and promoting holistic well-being. Our goal is to reduce stigma, advocate for mental health awareness, and contribute to a world where mental health is prioritized with the same urgency as physical health.
Meet our team
Chris Will, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Hi, I’m Chris. I have worked in the behavioral health field since 2008 in multiple roles. In 2017, I moved out the Southwest from the Northeast to work in Navajo Nation and fell in love with Northern Arizona so I made Flagstaff my home. I have experience in both outpatient and emergency psychiatry as a nurse practitioner working with all ages and psychiatric disorders. While my focus is primarily pharmacological interventions I also integrate techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and mindfulness practices. I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and ADHD. I see clients aged 8 and up at my practice.
Psychiatric Services
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60-75 minute initial psychiatric evaluation.
This clinical interview aims to formulate working psychiatric diagnoses and guide effective treatment for mental health conditions. Includes a review of medical and family history, exploration of symptoms, and consideration of genetic factors as well as identification of treatment goals.
May include administration of screening tools as needed.
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20-30 minutes
A shorter visit to optimize and monitor medication regimen and review progress towards treatment goals. These visits also include brief psychotherapeutic interventions tailored to your individual needs/goals.
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CBT-I is the gold standard for treating insomnia. I integrate CBT-I concepts into most visits but can also provide formal/structured CBT-I in conjunction with medication management.
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I prescribe MAT for substance use disorders including buprenorphine for opiate use disorder and several options for alcohol use disorder. While there are no FDA approved medications for stimulant use disorders there are off label options we can discuss.
Our Approach
We are committed to evidence based practice (EBP). EBP does not simply mean blindly following guidelines. It also includes clinical expertise and your preferences in a treatment approach. Through shared decision making we will come up with a treatment plan so you can meet your individual goals. We lean towards interventions with the best available evidence but also recognize that there is no one size fits all approach and we are happy to discuss integrative approaches.
Televideo Visits
We use HIPAA compliant televideo software for all of our visits.