Dr. Richard Nasstrom |
All Major Insurances Accepted
Doctor Nasstrom is a board-certified psychiatrist. In 2017, he completed medical residency in general psychiatry. He has extensive experience working in hospital psychiatric units, student mental health services, and community mental health centers. In addition to his work at Premier Health Psychiatry, he is also currently a consultant for Speare Primary Care and a staff physician at St. Joseph Hospital.
"Each person presents with an individual set of challenges based on their own unique background and current circumstances. One-size-fits-all and quick fix treatment strategies that are highly advertised, often lack the long-term perspective. They may be harmful and can delay patient development of concrete and long-lasting improvements in emotional and mental well-being. At Premier Health Psychiatry, we help people understand the treatment options that are available in mental health today. Together, we build a treatment plan that is tailor-made for the best possible outcome."
Emily has 26 years of experience as a healthcare professional. She works closely with our prescribers to provide excellent patient centered care. She is very knowledgeable in the field of mental health and is a great asset to our team. When she is not busy running the office, she enjoys trail walking with her three dogs – Moose, Winston and Katie. She also holds the #1 spot in her family’s Mario Kart Championship 4 years running.
Wendy Bayless earned Master of Nursing Science from Frontier University. She is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in New Hampshire. Wendy joined our team in October 2023. Her experience includes treatment of general psychiatric conditions by providing medication management, education and counseling.
"Nursing is more than a career to me, it’s a passion. I am highly driven to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, compassionate, and judgment-free care for my patients, as well as helping them to improve their quality of life. On a personal note, I reside in a place right off my bucket list - the mountains. I relocated from Michigan, where I grew up. My hobbies include: gardening, indoor plants, hiking, swimming, sewing, crafting, rockhounding, and traveling."
Doctor McKenzie is a doctorally prepared board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, who completed her doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2018, with a specialty in Addiction. Her experience includes working with general psychiatric conditions as well as addiction and recovery.
Dr McKenzie says:
"My goal is to create an overall wellness for my patients by using a holistic approach, utilizing both non-medication and medication strategies. My hobbies include but are not limited to: avoiding cardio, being a turophile, driving big trucks, and playing with small dogs."
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Kathryn Mikol is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including nine years in mental health and three years in advanced practice. With a strong foundation in both medical and psychiatric care, she brings a well-rounded, compassionate approach to helping individuals navigate mental health challenges.
Her expertise includes treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and trauma-related conditions. She provides evidence-based medication management and integrates research-based strategies to support holistic healing. Her patient-centered philosophy emphasizes a judgement-free environment to promote collaboration, ensuring that individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered in their care.
Kathryn earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health from Frontier Nursing University and remains committed to lifelong learning and professional development. She is passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and advocating for accessible, quality care for all.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends - both the ones who walk on two legs and the ones who walk on four. She also enjoys gardening and reading in her free time.
Doctor Bowers completed his psychiatry training in 2022. He has experience in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry training programs.
"It is important to connect with patients. A physician may offer recommendations but, ultimately, it is the patient’s decision."