Getting Care in Arizona
Telehealth Psychiatry in Arizona: A Complete Guide
Everything to know before a psychiatric visit by video in Arizona: how it works, what the research says, how to prepare, and when in-person care makes sense.
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Whole-Person Psychiatric Care in Arizona
Psychiatric care in Arizona, starting with a full hour.
Better Place Now provides ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar and medication care for adults, teens and children by secure video anywhere in Arizona, or in person in the Phoenix area. Most patients use insurance, including AHCCCS, Medicare, TRICARE, BCBS of Arizona, Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. Self-pay is $220.
Dr. Justin Schwarting, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner · in behavioral health since 2005
Call, text, or email · Reply within one business day · No health details needed
“…really takes the time to listen.”
- 60-minute first visit
- 12 insurance plans
- $220 self-pay
- Same-week openings
Who We Help
What We Treat
Care for children, teens, adults, and older adults, with a plan shaped around the person rather than a label.
Anxiety
Evaluation, medication options, and practical next steps.
Depression
A fuller look at mood, sleep, health, and daily function.
ADHD
Careful assessment across school, work, and home, with medication options explained plainly, including non-stimulant choices.
Bipolar disorder
Thoughtful medication review and ongoing monitoring.
PTSD & trauma
Trauma-aware care that respects your pace.
Children & teens
Age-aware care with parents and guardians included throughout.
Veterans
Arizona care including VA Community Care pathways.
Other concerns
Ask whether Better Place Now may be a fit.
Getting Started
How booking works
Step 1: Text, Call, or Email
Send your name and insurance, or call. No health details are needed to schedule.
Step 2: Know Your Cost and Time
Your benefits are verified before the visit, so you know the expected copay or self-pay rate. Most replies come within one business day.
Step 3: Leave With a Plan
Meet your provider by secure video or in person for a full 60 minutes, talk through options, and choose the next step together.
Patient Reviews
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“I highly recommend Justin! He’s knowledgeable, compassionate, and really takes the time to listen. You can tell he genuinely cares about his patients and provides thoughtful, personalized care.”
“I walked into my first appointment nervous and honestly embarrassed to open up about what I was going through. He made that so much easier than I expected. He genuinely cared, he listened, and he never once cut me off or rushed me. At the time, my anxiety had gotten bad enough that I was struggling to function day to day. He was patient with me through all of it and took the time to actually understand what was going on instead of just handing me a prescription and sending me on my way. He continued to monitor how I was doing, and any time I had a question or concern about my medication, I never had trouble getting a response. I’m in a much better place now, and a lot of that is because of him. If you’re nervous about starting care, he’s the kind of provider you want. Highly recommend. Thank you soooooo much Justin.”
“It can be hard to find a provider that actively listens to their patients, and I truly felt heard and supported. As a student and a working mom, it was so refreshing to have a provider who is flexible with hours and available outside the normal 9 to 5.”
“Dr. Justin ordered a genetic test and we found out which medications were causing side effects. Unbelievable care. He also sent vitamins to my door.”
“Dr. Justin took the time to figure out my medications. He didn’t push meds on me, and I was actually able to get off some.”
“Good care. Dr. Justin listens to me.”
Reviews reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of results. What is right for you depends on your history and a conversation with your clinician.
Your Provider
Care begins by listening.
Dr. Justin Schwarting, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Justin has worked in behavioral health since 2005, including six years in inpatient psychiatry, more than six years in outpatient psychiatric care, and more than 25,000 patient visits as a prescriber. “I start with the smallest change likely to help and build from there. My job is to make sure you understand your options well enough to choose.”
- Board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Arizona
- Practicing independently since 2019
Statewide Telehealth
Secure video visits anywhere in Arizona, with Phoenix-area in-person care by arrangement.
Insurance & Self-Pay
Most major plans are accepted. Self-pay is transparent: $220 for an evaluation and $120 for a follow-up at the currently listed rates.
Evenings & Weekends
Appointments outside the 9-to-5, by secure video, so care can fit real life.
Scheduling Without Health Details
No health details are requested online. The team goes over everything with you after you are scheduled.
Cost and Coverage
Insurance accepted, cost confirmed first.
Most patients use insurance and pay their normal copay. The team checks your specific plan and tells you what you will owe before the visit. Self-pay is $220 for the 60-minute evaluation.
12 plans listed
Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
UMR
VA Community Care
TriWest / TRICARE
Cigna / Evernorth
MultiPlan / PHCS
AHCCCS
Banner University Family Care
American Indian Health Program
Tell the scheduling team your plan when you text, call, or email. They will verify participation and discuss your expected responsibility before the visit. Plan participation and patient responsibility vary by product and eligibility. Logos are trademarks of their owners and are shown only so you can recognize your plan.
Our Philosophy
Care that looks deeper than symptoms.
Symptoms rarely have one cause. At Better Place Now, a full-hour first visit makes room for your whole story: sleep, hormones, nutrition, medical conditions, lab work, stress, trauma history, and every medication already in the picture, before any decision is made together.
What a thoughtful evaluation can consider:
- Sleep
- Hormones
- Nutrition
- Medical history
- Lab work
- Trauma history
- Daily life
Body · Mind · Lifestyle
The Whole-Person Model
Evidence-based medicine with the rest of the picture filled in.
A Full-Hour Evaluation
Sixty minutes to cover your history, what you've tried, and what you want to feel different.
Focus: Your Full StoryThoughtful Medication
Evidence-based prescribing that starts with the smallest change likely to help, with each option's purpose and tradeoffs explained.
Focus: The Smallest Effective ChangeBody, Mind & Lifestyle
Sleep, labs, nutrition, stress, and support join the plan alongside medication, not instead of it.
Focus: Three LensesOngoing Care
Follow-up visits, monitoring, and adjustments as your needs change, by secure video or in person.
Focus: Follow-Up Visits
Clinical Practice
View all patient careCare We Provide
Psychiatric Evaluation
A full 60-minute first visit reviewing medication, sleep, stress, health, and daily life, followed by a plan you choose together.
Medication Management
Evidence-based prescribing that starts with the smallest change likely to help, with ongoing follow-up and monitoring.
Therapy
Therapy offered as part of care at Better Place Now. Ask the team whether it is the right fit for what you need.
Telehealth & In-Person Care
Secure video anywhere in Arizona, evening and weekend appointments, and Phoenix-area in-person visits by arrangement.
Serving All of Arizona
Psychiatric care wherever home is in Arizona.
Secure telehealth visits are available statewide, from major cities to rural communities. You must be physically located in Arizona at the time of your visit. In-person appointments are available in the Phoenix area by arrangement.
Select a city to zoom to it on the map. Do not see your town listed? If you are in Arizona, you can still request an appointment.
For Clinicians & Facilities
A prescriber for your patients, when you need one.
Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapy, and discharge follow-up for Arizona hospitals, residential settings, treatment programs, clinics, and schools.
Flexible Coverage
Ongoing coverage, discharge follow-up, and program blocks shaped around your setting and workflow.
Care Coordination
Communication designed for real care teams, in person at your facility or by telehealth.
Coverage Snapshot
- 24–72 hours
Facility visits
Typical facility-visit window - Within 7 days
Discharge follow-up
Reserved outpatient appointments - All Arizona
Coverage area
Telehealth plus in-person by arrangement
Timing depends on location, clinical need, and the coverage model.
The Journal
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· 7 min read
Research, Explained
Read the entire libraryResearch on Body, Mind & Lifestyle
ResearchBodyBody: the physical causes that can look like a psychiatric problem
Sleep, thyroid, nutrition, inflammation and gut health can drive or mimic depression, anxiety and ADHD. What the research shows and how Better Place Now checks for it.
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ResearchMindMind: why your history and your beliefs belong in the treatment plan
Trauma history and the beliefs you carry about yourself shape depression and anxiety and how well treatment works. What the research shows and how Better Place Now uses it.
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ResearchLifestyleLifestyle: relationships, food, and movement are treatment, not homework
Exercise, diet and social connection have measurable effects on depression and anxiety. What the trials show and how Better Place Now builds them into a plan you can actually do.
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Ready When You Are
Your first visit is a full hour.
Call or text 480-660-2160, or email support@betterplacenow.com. Insurance or $220 self-pay, confirmed before the visit.
For Prospective Patients
Book your first visitBook Your First Visit
Text, call, or email to set up your 60-minute first visit. Secure video anywhere in Arizona, or in person in the Phoenix area by arrangement.
For Healthcare Clinicians
Explore For CliniciansPartner on Psychiatric Coverage
Learn how Better Place Now can provide evaluations, medication management, and discharge follow-up for your facility or program.