How to choose the best psychiatrist in Arizona

Evidence checklist: what to verify before choosing care

What to look for in an Arizona psychiatric provider

When comparing providers, consider a prescriber's training and certification, independently hosted patient reviews, appointment availability, and telehealth access. A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) is one type of psychiatric prescriber; psychiatrists are physicians with MD or DO degrees.

Arizona licenses psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe independently. A board-certified PMHNP can provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management within that regulated scope of practice.

How Sigmon Psychiatric measures up

Angela Marton, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She earned her BSN from Arizona State University, her MSN from the University of Cincinnati, and a Post-Master's PMHNP certificate from Maryville University. Use the ANCC and Arizona Board of Nursing sources below for primary-source certification and licensure information.

The practice has a 5.0 out of 5 rating across 88 verified reviews on Zocdoc. Check Zocdoc directly for the current rating, review count, and review details.

Every visit is telehealth for patients located in Arizona. Same-week openings are often available for new patients, but timing varies; current appointment times are shown through Zocdoc. Initial evaluations run 45–60 minutes.

Conditions treated statewide

Sigmon Psychiatric accepts children, teens, and adults for psychiatric evaluations and medication management when they are physically located in Arizona during the appointment. Care includes anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD, along with binge eating disorder and medication support for symptoms associated with borderline personality disorder. Symptoms are tracked with validated scales so medication decisions are grounded in data, not guesswork.

Insurance and cost

Commercial plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare may be accepted, but coverage and network participation vary by exact plan. Verify your outpatient mental health and telehealth benefits with the member-services number on your insurance card before your first visit. Without insurance, self-pay rates are $179 for an initial evaluation and $129 for follow-ups; HSA and FSA cards are accepted. Medicare, Medicaid, and AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) are not accepted; patients with those plans are still welcome to book as self-pay.

Questions Arizonans ask

Does Sigmon Psychiatric offer virtual appointments?

Yes. Angela Marton, PMHNP-BC, provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management by secure video for patients located throughout Arizona. Learn about online psychiatry in Arizona.

How fast can I see a psychiatric provider in Arizona?

Same-week openings are often available at Sigmon Psychiatric, but timing varies. Check current availability on Zocdoc before choosing.

Is a psychiatric nurse practitioner as good as a psychiatrist?

Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners have different training paths. In Arizona, a board-certified PMHNP can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe independently within the scope regulated by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The right choice depends on your clinical needs and the individual provider's training, certification, and approach.

Does insurance cover online psychiatry in Arizona?

Commercial plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare may be accepted, but coverage and network participation vary by exact plan. Verify your outpatient mental health and telehealth benefits with the member-services number on your insurance card. Self-pay is available at $179 for an initial evaluation and $129 for follow-ups.

Can I be seen if I live in a rural part of Arizona?

Yes. Because every visit is telehealth, patients anywhere in Arizona — from Yuma to Flagstaff to Sierra Vista — get the same appointment access as patients in Phoenix or Tucson. You need an Arizona address, a private space, and an internet or phone connection.

How do I book an appointment?

Book online through Zocdoc at sigmonpsych.com/book — you'll see real-time availability and can pick the slot that works for you. You can also call (520) 650-5111, Monday through Friday.