Psychiatry in Maryland Heights, Missouri Dava McGougan, Nurse Practitioner
Gender Identity: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: Yes
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Dava McGougan, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Dava McGougan, PMHNP, provides compassionate and expert medication management services to adults and seniors throughout Missouri. She supports patients facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and trauma-related conditions. By combining clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach, Dava helps individuals develop effective treatment plans that promote long-term well-being and resilience.
Dava has a strong focus and is deeply committed to working with populations including women, military veterans, first responders, and individuals on the autism spectrum or with developmental disabilities. Her integrated approach incorporates medication management, creating a holistic framework for mental health care.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dava understands the unique challenges that come with later life and midlife transitions, as well as health-related psychological issues like dementia. She strives to offer personalized care tailored to each patient’s specific circumstances, promoting healing and empowerment.
Outside of her professional work, Dava enjoys spending quality time with her family and cheering on St. Louis’ sports teams—the Cardinals and the Blues—whether at the stadium or from home. She loves reading historical fiction and looks forward to an annual getaway to Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to relax and recharge.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Healthy Blue (Missouri Care)-Medicaid
- Home State Health-Medicaid
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Mercy
- Mercy-Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia
Professional
Columbia, MO, US
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Maryville University
Professional
St Louis, MO, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please call us at 314-476-0732 to schedule an appointment with Dava McGougan.
Dava McGougan generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 314-476-0732 to find out Dava McGougan's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dava McGougan:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon
- Beacon-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Healthy Blue (Missouri Care)-Medicaid
- Home State Health-Medicaid
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Mercy
- Mercy-Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 314-476-0732 to see how we can help.
Yes, Dava McGougan is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Dava McGougan works at the following locations:
Yes, Dava McGougan does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Dava McGougan is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: