Betty A Dobbs Verified Provider

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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About Me

Betty A Dobbs is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner providing outpatient psychiatric care in Ackerman, Mississippi.

With a focus on mental health symptom reduction, she works with clients experiencing conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

Betty centers her practice on a caring, person first approach designed to help clients feel supported as they work toward steadier mental wellness.

Care Rooted in Symptom Relief

As a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, Betty offers psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management for individuals navigating challenging mental health symptoms.

She brings more than 20 years of nursing experience to her work, giving her a broad clinical lens when assessing client needs.

Her psychiatric care typically involves thorough symptom assessment, diagnostic clarification and a tailored treatment plan that may include medication management aligned with each client’s goals.

The aim is to reduce distressing symptoms while supporting long term stability and quality of life.

Support for Teen Behavioral Health

Betty’s practice reflects notable experience with pediatric and adolescent concerns, including generalized anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

She offers a calm, compassionate space where younger clients and their families can address behavioral and emotional challenges with structured psychiatric support.

Connecting With Positive Thinking

Betty practices in person at Positive Thinking, located at 1030 W Main St in Ackerman, Mississippi serving the surrounding Choctaw County community.

She is credentialed as an APRN and PMHNP-BC with over two decades of nursing experience supporting clients through mental health care.

Payment Options

Cost

  • Sliding Scale Available

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Optum

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Children (0 – 10), Seniors (65+), Teen & Preteen (11 – 18)

Modalities

Individuals

Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorder
  • Grief

Conditions Treated

  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief & Loss
  • Hoarding
  • Medication Management
  • Obesity & Weight Management
  • OCD
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Self Harm
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing & Evaluation
  • Trauma & PTSD

Treatment Options

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

1030 West Main Street
Ackerman, Mississippi 39735
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