Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Evaluation, treatment planning, medication support, and follow-up visits for ages 6+ across AZ, VT, VA, CO, and NM.
Virtual psychiatry across five states
Healing begins with a single step.
Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, follow-ups, and testing for children, teens, and adults. Clear, compassionate telehealth care from Dr. Robbie Westerman, DNP-PMHNP-BC.
6+Children, teens, and adults
5Telehealth states
TestingPearson assessment options
Care pathways
Virtual psychiatric care made easier to start.
ADHD, depression, anxiety, and mood concerns
Practical psychiatric care for common concerns that affect school, work, relationships, and daily functioning.
Virtual testing through Pearson
Testing options may include Conners 4, Vineland 3, ASRS, BASC, Millon, Brown EF, and more.
Follow-up visits
Medication response, side effects, symptom changes, and next steps are reviewed through ongoing appointments.
Insurance and cash-pay options
Commercial, AHCCCS, marketplace, and out-of-state plan options are listed below, with competitive cash rates available.
How care works
Clear care from the first question to the follow-up plan.
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Patients can request an appointment online, ask a question first, or sign in through the portal for secure communication. The goal is to make the first step simple, especially when symptoms already feel complicated.
- Virtual visits for Arizona, Vermont, Virginia, Colorado, and New Mexico
- Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up visits
- Testing review covered as part of customary appointments
- Sample PDFs available before asking about testing fit
About your provider
Doctorally prepared psychiatric care.
Dr. Robbie Westerman, DNP-PMHNP-BC is a doctorally prepared PMHNP out of the University of Arizona, where he developed expertise in mental health care. He provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults.
With over a decade of clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings, he is recognized for a compassionate approach and attention to detail. He also enjoys teaching as an adjunct professor.
In practice
Real conversations, clinical education, and community care.
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Recognition
National recovery work and HHS recognition.
Accepted plans
Insurance options patients ask about most often.
Patient reviews
Clear communication, patient education, and receptive care.
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Clear communication and health plan, patient education, receptive care.
April 14, 2026 · Initials hidden · Video visit
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Kind and understanding. Very logical explanations for treatment.
December 13, 2024 · Initials hidden · Video visit
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Real easy to talk to and tell what's going on. He gives different ideas to issues you're having instead of a just one way fits all.
September 30, 2025 · James B. · Verified patient
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He was very upfront and understanding. He listens to all my current issues and past issues are taken into account.
June 3, 2025 · Amanda L. · Verified patient
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Dr. Robbie made it easy to talk and did not make me feel any less than. He clearly has a big heart for the hurting.
May 16, 2025 · Brittany F. · Verified patient
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He explained medications, the different types, what they're prescribed for, and how there are different ways to determine what might work better.
May 12, 2025 · Jasmine T. · Verified patient
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Respectful and good. It was perfect for me to be seen so quick and get the help I needed.
March 27, 2025 · Jeffrey B. · Verified patient
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Dr. Westerman was very knowledgeable and attentive. He listened to my concerns and was very thorough.
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GeneSight testing available
Medication guidance based on how your genes may affect response.
GeneSight Psychotropic is a pharmacogenomic test that looks at clinically important genetic variations to help inform how you may break down or respond to medications used for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions.
Clinician ordered
Simple cheek swab
Ask if it fits your care
Pearson testing
Virtual testing options with sample PDFs.
Testing is available through Pearson for a range of concerns and age groups. The cost of the test itself is not covered and ranges from $3-$49. Test review is covered as part of customary appointments.
ASRS
Autism Spectrum Rating Scales for identifying symptoms, behaviors, and features of autism spectrum disorders.
Open ASRS SampleBASC
Behavior Assessment System for Children for emotional, behavioral, and adaptive functioning concerns.
Open BASC SampleVineland-3
Adaptive behavior assessment supporting developmental, educational, and treatment planning decisions.
Open Vineland SampleBrown EF/A
Executive function and attention screening for ADHD symptoms and related functioning impairments.
Open Brown EF SampleConners 4
Comprehensive assessment for ADHD symptoms, impairment, and common co-occurring concerns in youth.
Open Conners SampleMillon Child
Adolescent inventory for mental health and behavior concerns unique to teens and adolescents.
Open Child SampleMillon Adult
Adult personality and symptom inventory that can support deeper clinical formulation and planning.
Open Adult SampleInsurance
Commercial, marketplace, AHCCCS, and cash-pay options.
Arizona residents: commercial plans, Ambetter, HealthChoice, UHC Exchange Plans, and AHCCCS Medicaid plans including AZ Complete Care, United Health Care Community Plan, Blue Cross Health Choice AZ, and AIHP.
Other states: most commercial plans accepted, including Anthem, Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, Wellfleet, United Health Care, Optum, Harvard Pilgrim, Sana, UMR, Evernorth, Point32, Oxford, Quest, Carelon, and more.
States served
Telehealth care across five states.
Arizona
Vermont
Virginia
Colorado
New Mexico
Contact
Ask a question or request an appointment.
Phone: 480-896-0669
Email: nextsteprecoveryaz@gmail.com
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