Tyson Graves, Nurse Practitioner

Tyson Graves helps individuals and families across Arizona navigate mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a Certified Nurse Practitioner and prescriber with LifeStance Health, he provides thoughtful medication management and substance use treatment designed to support lasting stability and well-being. Tyson works with children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors, partnering with patients to understand their experiences and create personalized treatment plans that promote emotional balance and long-term recovery. Tyson is especially passionate about helping individuals manage ADHD, anxiety, and alcohol or drug use issues. He recognizes how these conditions can affect relationships, work, school performance, and overall quality of life. Through a supportive and collaborative approach, Tyson helps patients better understand their symptoms and develop practical strategies for improved focus, emotional regulation, and healthier coping patterns. His goal is to empower patients to move forward with confidence while building sustainable mental wellness. In addition to these focus areas, Tyson treats a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related concerns, sleep disorders, and psychosis. He offers medication management and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders while incorporating principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support meaningful behavioral change. Tyson also has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, among others. Outside of his clinical work, Tyson enjoys playing guitar, snowboarding, staying active at the gym, spending time with his family, and being around dogs. These activities help him maintain balance and bring a grounded, authentic perspective to his work with patients.