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Thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care for every stage of life, from children as young as 4 to teens, adults, and older adults. Visit the Boise office or meet by secure telehealth from anywhere in Idaho.
Now accepting new patients · No referral needed · Aetna · Blue Cross/Blue Shield · Cigna/Evernorth · PacificSource Voyager · Regence · SAHA · SelectHealth · Tricare
Care that looks beyond symptoms, to the whole person.
Together we'll explore what fits your life: medication management, lifestyle and behavioral strategies, and collaboration with your other healthcare providers when helpful.
CAVU focuses on psychiatric medication management, with brief solution-focused therapy built into visits. Therapy-only appointments and court-ordered evaluations aren't offered.
Psychiatric evaluation
A 50-minute first visit to talk through what brings you in, your history, and your goals.
Medication management
Evidence-based treatment with regular 30-minute follow-ups to adjust as needed.
Ongoing support
Brief solution-focused therapy during visits, lifestyle strategies, and coordination with your care team.
Care for all ages
Children from age 4, teens, adults, and older adults, each with a plan built around their needs.
From the Treasure Valley to anywhere in Idaho.
720 N 16th Street, Suite 104, Boise
Grab water or coffee in the kitchen and relax in the shared waiting room. I'll come out to meet you, so there's no front desk check-in.
Parking & directionsSecure video visits, statewide
Patients anywhere in Idaho can get care from home, work, or wherever they're comfortable. You'll just need to be located in Idaho at the time of your visit.
Book a video visit
Hi, I'm Barbara.
I'm a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with more than 20 years of experience in healthcare. I'm committed to individualized, balanced care that helps you address your concerns and feel supported throughout treatment.
My approach recognizes the importance of psychotherapy and healthy lifestyle choices, with medication used when appropriate as part of a tailored, evidence-based plan.
Through careful listening, open communication, and shared decision-making, we'll work together toward your goals and meaningful progress.
More about Barbara +Simple, from first call to follow-up.
Request online
Send a request through the patient portal. No referral needed, and I'll guide you through the next steps.
Your first visit
A 50-minute evaluation, in person or by video, to understand you and build a plan together.
Ongoing care
30-minute follow-ups to see how you're doing and adjust treatment as needed.
Use the coverage you already have.
CAVU Psychiatry is in network with several Idaho insurance plans, so your benefits can help cover your care.
Questions about your plan? Send a text message to (208) 913-1750.
Self-pay options are also available: insurance & fees. Please give at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule.
