Reno, NV

Psychiatric care in Reno

Tyler Patten, APRN, PMHNP-BC — board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed in Nevada

Cash-pay telehealth psychiatry for adults in northern Nevada — medication management without a months-long wait.

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$175New patient, 60 min
$65Follow-up, 20 min
DaysNot months, to be seen
NoneReferral needed

Psychiatric care in Reno at a glance

New patient visit
$175 for a 60-minute evaluation.
Follow-up visit
$65 for 20 minutes.
Insurance
Not accepted. This is a cash-pay practice. Payment is collected after the appointment, not at booking.
Wait to be seen
Most new patients in Reno are seen within one week. No referral is required.
Provider
Tyler Patten, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
Licensed in
Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Florida. Adults 18 and over only.
Appointments
Telehealth only, by secure video. There is no physical office in Reno.
Not prescribed
Controlled substances. No stimulants for ADHD and no benzodiazepines.
The illuminated Reno arch over Virginia Street at night
Downtown Reno

Northern Nevada’s only real hub, absorbing a whole region

Reno is where northern Nevada goes for specialty care. Carson City, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon and the rural counties beyond all funnel into the same providers. Mental Health America’s 2025 report ranked Nevada lowest in the nation overall, for the second consecutive year, across measures that include provider availability.

Rapid growth has made it worse rather than better: the population arrived faster than the prescribers did, and new-patient slots in the area are routinely booked months out.

I’m Tyler Patten, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner licensed in Nevada. Appointments are by video — a full hour for $175, follow-ups at $65, usually available within the week.

What psychiatric care costs in Reno without insurance

Published prices, cash-pay, no insurance and no surprise bill afterwards.

VisitPrice
New patient evaluation — 60 minutes with Tyler$175
Follow-up visit — 20 minutes$65
Typical Reno-area private psychiatrist, first visit, out of pocket$250–$500
Typical follow-up, out of pocket$100–$250

Payment is collected after your appointment, not when you book. A valid card is kept securely on file and charged once the visit is complete. No insurance is billed, so there is no deductible to meet and no surprise bill weeks later.

Medication management for people in Reno

Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, non-stimulant ADHD medication and non-habit-forming options for anxiety and sleep — started, adjusted, and honestly reassessed rather than refilled indefinitely.

I don’t prescribe controlled substances — no stimulants, no benzodiazepines, no exceptions. Stating it plainly saves everyone a wasted appointment.

If you moved here from California already on a prescription and lost your provider in the process, picking that back up properly is exactly what a full-hour first visit is for.

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Psychiatry in Reno — common questions

How soon can I get an appointment?
Usually within a week. No referral and no waitlist.
Do you see people in Sparks, Carson City and the rural counties?
Yes — anywhere in Nevada. The appointment is identical wherever you are.
What does it cost?
$175 for the 60-minute first visit and $65 per 20-minute follow-up, cash-pay.
Can you take over a prescription started in another state?
Yes, provided you’re in Nevada at the time of the appointment. Bring the name and dose to the first visit.
Do you prescribe stimulants?
No, and no benzodiazepines either.
How much does a psychiatrist cost in Reno without insurance?
At a private practice in the Reno area, a first psychiatric evaluation paid out of pocket commonly runs $250 to $500, and follow-ups $100 to $250. At Affordable Psych it is a flat $175 for the 60-minute first visit and $65 for each 20-minute follow-up, with no insurance billed and nothing charged at the time of booking.

Also serving the rest of Nevada

Northern Nevada and the rest of the state:

See the full Nevada page for statewide pricing, licensing and FAQs.

Seen within the week

A full hour for $175, from anywhere in Reno.

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