Medication Management Therapists in Provo, UT

I take a history of medications you currently take and monitor for possible side effects. I document changes in medications and reasons for the change and assist you in working with your prescriber on any issues with your medication if they come up.

We provide psychological care that includes close collaboration with prescribing providers to support effective medication management when medication is part of treatment. Our approach integrates psychotherapy with ongoing monitoring of symptoms, side effects, and overall functioning to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. We work with clients to understand how medication fits within their broader treatment plan, while also focusing on evidence-based therapeutic strategies to address emotional, cognitive, and behavioral concerns. The goal is to optimize outcomes through a well-coordinated, team-based approach to mental health care.

Dr. Baumgardner works with a talented and experienced prescriber. Together they can provide seamless care for you if you need medicine as well as therapy.

Medication management is a collaborative process focused on finding the safest and most effective treatment plan for your unique needs. I provide personalized, concierge-level psychiatric care that includes comprehensive evaluations, thoughtful medication selection, ongoing monitoring, and treatment adjustments based on your progress, goals, and overall well-being. Every decision is guided by evidence-based practice and open communication, ensuring you feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.

This component help individuals understand their treatment, enhance adherence, and develop coping strategies to optimize mental health and overall well-being.

Provo is home to Brigham Young University (BYU), the flagship university of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the city's mental health landscape is shaped in profound ways by LDS religious culture—perfectionism, gender role expectations, honor code pressure, LGBTQ+ identity in a context where same-sex relationships are prohibited by church policy, and the mental health challenges common in communities with high standards of behavior and limited space for vulnerability. BYU's counseling center provides mental health services for enrolled students within the constraints of university honor code policies, and a number of private practitioners in the area specialize in faith-sensitive therapy or working with clients navigating transitions in their relationship with LDS beliefs. Common therapy concerns include faith and doubt, religious deconstruction and identity, LGBTQ+ identity in an LDS context, perfectionism and anxiety, and the challenges of mental health in a community where disclosure of struggle can feel threatening to one's social and spiritual standing. Utah County's mental health needs are significant across the board, and Provo is an important service hub for the surrounding region.

Gender ID

	64%	Female
	36%	Male

Session Type

	75%	Online Only
	25%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

63%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Behavioral Therapy
50%	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
38%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
38%	Psychoeducational Therapy
25%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
25%	Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Senior
63%	Young Adult
50%	Children
50%	Teen

Client Focus

63%	Women
38%	Black / African American
38%	Christian
38%	LGBTQ+
38%	Men

Medication Management therapists in Provo, UT

Lisa Calderwood / New Dawn Counseling, LLC

Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling

Dr. Jennifer Baumgardner

Ashika Dickerson

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP