Walnut Creek Psychiatry

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate all mothers and mother figures who offer love, guidance, strength, and support.

Whether you are a mom, stepmom, grandmother, foster mom, mentor, or someone who nurtures others with care and compassion, your presence makes a meaningful difference.

Motherhood can be joyful, challenging, and emotionally complex. However you are experiencing this day, we hope you take a moment to honor yourself and the important role you play in the lives of others.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Walnut Creek Psychiatry. 💗

05/08/2026

Today is National Children’s Mental Health Day — an important reminder that children’s emotional well-being deserves the same attention, compassion, and support as physical health.

Every child deserves to feel safe expressing their emotions, asking for help, and receiving support when they are struggling. Anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, stress, and emotional overwhelm can affect children more than many people realize — and early support matters.

This video is a meaningful reminder of the importance of listening, encouraging open conversations, and creating environments where children feel seen, understood, and supported.

🎥 https://youtu.be/L9zwduYp9G0?si=gxKnD5FQojEMv-T5 Mental Health Center Kids

The Circle Of Control is a therapeutic tool that helps kids & teens notice the things in their life that are inside and outside of their control. If we put ...

05/05/2026

Feeling understood in mental health care can make all the difference.

We are so grateful to share these kind words about Michelle. Compassionate psychiatric care is not just about treatment plans — it is about creating space where patients feel heard, supported, and comfortable enough to ask questions, process concerns, and move forward with confidence.

Thank you for trusting Walnut Creek Psychiatry with your care, Cody 🫶🏼

05/04/2026

Sometimes feeling a little better begins with one small, intentional action.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to remind you that supporting your mental health can start in simple ways:

☀️ Reach out and talk to someone you trust. Being heard can lighten what feels heavy.
☀️ Move your body in whatever way feels doable today — a walk, stretching, dancing in the kitchen, or a few deep breaths outside. Movement can help shift mental tension.
☀️ Acknowledge the small wins. Getting out of bed. Answering an email. Making it through a hard hour. Small things still count.

Mental wellness is often built in ordinary moments of care, not just dramatic breakthroughs.

What is one small thing you can do for yourself today?

05/03/2026

Self-care does not have to be extravagant to be effective.

Sometimes it looks like five quiet minutes before the day begins… a walk outside… a deep breath between responsibilities… saying no when your mind needs rest… or simply giving yourself permission to pause.

Small moments of care, practiced consistently, help restore emotional balance more than we often realize.

Find a little time for yourself today — your mind needs it. 🫶🏼

05/03/2026

Who do you become when life feels like it’s unraveling?

In this powerful conversation, Mel Robbins reflects on seasons of financial collapse, parenting fear, marriage strain, and overwhelming uncertainty — and the version of herself she met in the middle of survival mode.

It’s an honest reminder of something we see often in mental health care:

When everything feels at stake, we do not always respond as our best, calmest, or clearest selves. Stress has a way of narrowing our focus, exhausting our coping skills, and pushing us into patterns rooted in protection.

But healing often begins in the small, intentional choices: presence, kindness, self-awareness, and one next right step.

This is a meaningful watch for anyone navigating a hard season or learning how to reconnect with themselves after prolonged stress.
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/w4DXyBxBFVk?si=LpIViszFhQoqdk9o
Today Show

05/01/2026

Last weekend, the Walnut Creek Psychiatry team was honored to participate in the ISU Su***de Prevention Walk.

Events like this serve as an important reminder that su***de prevention starts with awareness, conversation, connection, and community. Every step taken helps shine a brighter light on the reality that so many individuals and families are quietly carrying mental health struggles — and that support, education, and compassionate care matter deeply.

Our commitment to mental health extends beyond the walls of our clinic. We believe in showing up for our community, advocating for open dialogue, and helping reduce the stigma surrounding depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and emotional pain.

We're grateful to stand alongside others working to bring hope, resources, and understanding to those who need it most. 💚

04/29/2026

Finding the right psychiatric provider for your child can feel overwhelming — especially when you’ve been trying to get someone to truly hear your concerns.

That’s why feedback like this means so much to our team. At Walnut Creek Psychiatry, we know families are often carrying unanswered questions, frustration, and worry long before they walk through our doors. Our goal is to provide thoughtful evaluations, compassionate listening, and a safe place where every concern is taken seriously.

Thank you for trusting us with your care. 🫶🏼

04/26/2026

When traditional treatments don't bring enough relief, it can feel discouraging and exhausting.

Yale Medicine explores how ketamine is changing the conversation around treatment-resistant depression. Unlike standard antidepressants, ketamine works on different pathways in the brain and may help restore neural connections affected by depression. For some individuals, this can lead to symptom improvement much more rapidly than traditional medications.

Most importantly, this research reminds us that there are options — and there is hope.

We believe, at Walnut Creek Psychiatry, that thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care means continuing to explore evidence-based treatments that can help patients move forward.

Watch the video:

For more information on Ketamine or , visit: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/ketamine-depression.Depression is one of the most common and most...

04/24/2026

We’re expanding care to meet you where you are.

Walnut Creek Psychiatry is now offering Spravato® (esketamine) and IV ketamine infusions at our Johnston clinic—bringing these innovative treatments closer to home, in addition to our Ames location.

Ketamine therapy can offer new hope for individuals navigating treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. Our certified providers and staff are experienced in ketamine administration and committed to delivering care in a safe, tranquil environment designed for healing.

If you or someone you love has been searching for another path forward, we’re here to help guide the way.

~ helping you achieve your best mental wellness.

04/22/2026

Testimonial Tuesday 🫶🏼
We’re grateful to share feedback like this. At Walnut Creek Psychiatry, our providers are deeply committed to creating a supportive, thoughtful space for every individual we serve—and Deanna embodies that every day. Thank you for sharing, Becky!