Nathan Gardner, Nurse Practitioner
Nathan Gardner is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Texas who has been practicing since 2021. Nathan provides comprehensive mental health care to clients, utilizing his advanced training and expertise in psychiatry and nursing. He conducts thorough assessments to understand the client’s mental health concerns, medical history, and psychosocial factors. Through interviews, observations, and standardized tools, he can arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Based on the assessment, Nathan will develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to the client’s unique needs. This plan may include medication management, therapy, lifestyle changes, and other interventions. If medications are deemed necessary, Nathan can prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications to help alleviate symptoms and improve the client’s overall mental well-being.
He provides the client with information about their condition, treatment options, and coping strategies. Empowering the client with knowledge helps them actively participate in their recovery. Nathan works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as psychologists, social workers, and physicians, to ensure comprehensive care. If specialized services are required, he can provide appropriate referrals. Nathan will regularly monitor the client’s progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed. Regular follow-up appointments are essential to ensure that the client is responding positively to the interventions. He can be an advocate for his clients, ensuring they receive the appropriate care and support within the healthcare system and their communities. Apart from addressing mental health issues, Nathan will encourage the client to adopt a holistic approach to wellness, emphasizing the importance of self-care, healthy lifestyle choices, and social support.
Overall, Nathan’s goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to support his clients in their journey towards improved mental health and overall well-being. Nathan’s family holds a profound place in his life. Spending quality time with loved ones provides a source of joy, support, and a sense of belonging. Strengthening these meaningful relationships fosters emotional well-being and helps him maintain a healthy work-life balance. He finds great fulfillment in various activities that contribute to his overall well-being and enrich his life outside of work. One of his significant interests is watching movies. Cinema, as an art form, captivates him with its ability to tell compelling stories, evoke emotions, and offer insights into diverse perspectives. This hobby serves as a means of relaxation and entertainment, allowing him to unwind and momentarily escape from the demands of everyday life.
In addition to his love for film, he has a passion for roasting coffee. This specialized hobby enables him to explore the intricacies of coffee bean selection, the art of roasting, and the refinement of flavor profiles. The process of roasting coffee beans has become a rewarding and enjoyable endeavor, and it has enhanced his appreciation for the nuances of coffee brewing. By engaging in these hobbies and personal passions, he is able to recharge, pursue creative endeavors, and maintain a holistic approach to life. They not only contribute to his personal growth and happiness but also enrich his professional life by fostering a sense of balance and fulfillment. His commitment to his family and their well-being plays a central role in maintaining that equilibrium, allowing him to navigate life’s journey with a sense of purpose and contentment.
Nathan Gardner can meet with non-English speakers by using a translation service.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Attention & focus
- Depression/feeling down
- Self-esteem
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Autism: generally independent
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Autism: requires substantial support
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
- Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Religion & spirituality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Midwestern State University - School of Nursing
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Midwestern State University
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Questions
Please call us at 512-488-9116 to schedule an appointment with Nathan Gardner.
Nathan Gardner generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 512-488-9116 to find out Nathan Gardner'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 Nathan Gardner:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Moda Health
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 512-488-9116 to see how we can help.
Yes, Nathan Gardner is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Nathan Gardner works at:
Yes, Nathan Gardner does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Nathan Gardner is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: