Tyler Price

My path to psychiatry began long before becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a travel ICU nurse for more than a decade, I cared for patients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. While treating complex medical conditions, I often found myself drawn to a different question: What was happening beneath the surface? The anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, loss, and life circumstances affecting patients were often just as significant as the physical conditions that brought them into the hospital.

During the COVID pandemic, that reality became impossible to ignore. I witnessed firsthand how isolation, uncertainty, burnout, and disconnection impacted people from every walk of life. It reinforced my belief that mental health care should be more than symptom checklists and brief medication visits. People deserve to be seen as whole human beings, not diagnoses.

My approach is simple: I want patients to paint me a picture of their life. Mental health does not exist in a vacuum. Family relationships, career demands, physical health, nutrition, sleep, exercise, hormones, personal goals, life experiences, and daily stressors all contribute to how we think, feel, and function. The more complete the picture, the better we can understand what driving symptoms are and develop a meaningful treatment plan together.

I enjoy working with individuals across the lifespan and from all backgrounds. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, career stress, life transitions, performance optimization, weight management challenges, or simply feeling unlike themselves, my goal is to provide practical, evidence-based guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. I have a particular appreciation for veterans, first responders, high-achieving professionals, athletes, young adults, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of their mental and physical health.

While I enjoy the science of psychiatry and stay current with evolving research, I do not believe medication is always the answer. Medication can be an important tool, but lasting improvement often comes from combining the right treatment with sustainable lifestyle changes, improved self-awareness, and a clear understanding of the factors influencing overall well-being. As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, I also recognize the important role that nutrition, exercise, and metabolic health can play in mental wellness.

Patients often describe me as easygoing, approachable, analytical, and easy to talk to. I believe good care starts with listening. My goal is to create an environment where patients feel comfortable having honest conversations, asking questions, and actively participating in their care. Mental health treatment should not feel complicated or overwhelming. It should feel collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you become the healthiest version of yourself.