Psychiatry and Medication Management in Idaho Falls

Affordable Psychiatric Care with Next Week Availability

Psychiatry: Compassionate Care for Lasting Wellness

Psychiatry offers a pathway to mental wellness through understanding, individualized care, and supportive guidance. At its core, psychiatry focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health conditions by addressing the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence well-being. Unlike many other treatments, psychiatry provides a holistic approach to healing, aiming to foster long-term balance and resilience.

At Navigating Your Mind, we provide comprehensive psychiatric services in Idaho that cater to children, adolescents, and adults. Our goal is to offer affordable mental health care with a focus on treating conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, and low self-esteem. Led by Dr. Richard Ferre, our psychiatry services offer a personalized approach that may include talk therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication management when appropriate.

For many individuals, psychiatric medication can play a critical role in alleviating symptoms that interfere with daily life, creating a foundation for stability and growth. Through careful evaluation and individualized treatment plans, we aim to help individuals achieve emotional balance, improved mental clarity, and an enhanced quality of life. Whether you’re dealing with stress, mood disorders, or long-term mental health challenges, Dr. Ferre is here to support you on your path to wellness.

Meet Dr. Richard Ferre

Dr. Richard Ferre is a compassionate and highly experienced psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. With over 40 years of clinical expertise, Dr. Ferre is dedicated to providing individualized care, particularly in treating anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. His approach combines evidence-based medical treatment with empathetic, patient-centered care to promote lasting wellness.

Dr. Ferre’s Background and Experience

  • Education and Training: Dr. Ferre earned a BA in Biology from Stanford University and a medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed his residency in psychiatry at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and is board-certified in both Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry/Neurology.

  • Clinical Leadership: Dr. Ferre served for over 40 years at Primary Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) in Salt Lake City, where he led inpatient child psychiatry teams, outpatient care, clinical residential care teams, and in-home behavioral treatment services. He also chaired the Psychiatry Department at PCMC for more than 15 years.

  • Teaching and Mentoring: Dr. Ferre is an Associate Clinical faculty member at the University of Utah Medical School, where he has taught numerous psychiatric topics. He has a particular passion for teaching psychotherapy and mentoring psychiatric residents.

  • Community Advocacy: Dr. Ferre has devoted significant time to advocating for mental health initiatives, serving as the Utah Psychiatric Association Legislative Representative for many years. He has also worked as a consultant for religious institutions, including a 20-year role with the Missionary Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he focused on promoting mental health among young missionaries.

Dr. Ferre’s extensive experience and dedication to his patients make him a trusted provider for those seeking compassionate psychiatric care.

Richard C. Ferre, M.D. Child and Adult Psychiatrist

Richard C. Ferre, M.D.
Child and Adult Psychiatrist

Dr. Ferre specializes in treating:

  • Anxiety Disorders: Helping patients manage and overcome the persistent worry and fear that can interfere with daily life.

  • Depression: Providing compassionate care and evidence-based treatments to alleviate symptoms and improve overall well-being.

  • Self-Esteem Issues: Supporting individuals in building confidence and a positive self-image through tailored therapeutic approaches.

We are currently accepting new psychiatry and medication management clients at a discounted cash rate of $150 per hour.

We believe that high-quality psychiatric care should be accessible and affordable. Dr. Ferre offers private pay services at a highly competitive cash pay rate of $150 per hour, significantly lower than the national average for psychiatric care.

Do we accept insurance for psychiatric care and medication management?

Yes - We are contracted with United Behavioral Health, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross of Idaho for medication management and psychiatric care.

  • If you are using one of these insurance providers, we are obligated to charge through insurance per our contracts with them. We are not able to offer the cash pay rate for clients with these insurance providers.

  • Depending on whether or not you’ve met your deductible, your insurance will ask for a different co-pay rate for sessions. We typically see co-pays as low as $30, or as high as $200, depending on what insurance company you use. We recommend calling your insurance provider to discuss the specifics of your plan before scheduling an appointment with us.

Why do we work on a cash pay basis?

There is a massive shortage of talented psychiatrists in eastern Idaho. By booking hour long intakes and half hour followup sessions through cash pay, we’re able to quickly onboard and serve the many Idahoans in need of psychiatric care. We’re able to book an intake session for most new clients within 1 week of reaching out.

Our cash pay rate is lower than national averages: The average cost of a psychiatric consultation in the United States ranges from $300 to $500 per hour. Dr. Ferre’s rate is less than half of this, making his services more accessible to individuals and families without insurance or those with high out-of-pocket costs.

For those seeking expert psychiatric care without the high costs typically associated with such services, Dr. Ferre’s rate represents an exceptional value.