Ronda Merrell Verified Provider

Ronda Merrell is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Harmony Psychiatry in Vernal, Utah. She offers psychiatric and mental health care to patients across the region. Ronda treats a wide range of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, OCD and perinatal mental health concerns, using a collaborative care model.

Her background as a labor and delivery nurse for 14 years gives her a distinctive foundation for supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum challenges.

What psychiatric services does Ronda provide?

Ronda offers medication management, psychoeducation, therapy and coaching within her psychiatric practice. Her therapeutic approaches include Compassion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and culturally sensitive care tailored to each patient’s background and goals.

Who does she work with?

She sees children, preteens, teens and adults. Her practice is welcoming to people of all backgrounds, including those seeking faith-sensitive care, and she has experience treating higher-acuity diagnoses such as psychosis and personality disorders.

Is remote care available?

Ronda provides in-person appointments for Uintah Basin residents in Vernal, Utah. Telehealth services are available statewide in Utah and also in Nevada for greater accessibility.

What does Ronda charge and is insurance accepted?

Initial evaluations are $200 and follow-up appointments are $100 for self-pay clients. Harmony Psychiatry accepts several major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, SelectHealth and others, though Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted.