Finding the right medication can feel like trial and error, especially when past prescriptions haven't worked or caused side effects. Our psychiatrists take a careful, methodical approach, so decisions are based on your response, not chance.
Medication management is ongoing, physician-directed care to find and maintain the medication that works best for you, with the fewest side effects. It's more than a prescription; it's regular evaluation, thoughtful adjustment, and close attention to how you're actually feeling.
A board-certified psychiatrist reviews everything you've tried before, so you're not repeating dead ends. When medication alone isn't enough, we can bring in therapy or advanced treatments like TMS and Spravato, all coordinated within one team.
A clear, collaborative process built around how you respond.
A psychiatrist reviews your history, diagnosis, past medications, and goals in a thorough first visit.
Together you decide on a starting medication and dose, with a clear explanation of what to expect.
Follow-up visits track your response and side effects. Adjustments are made deliberately, not reactively.
Once you're stable, visits space out, with the same psychiatrist available as your needs change.
Eligibility is confirmed at your evaluation, but these are common reasons people start.
Your treatment plan is directed by a board-certified psychiatrist, so your care is grounded in medical training, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
The region voted us Best Psychiatrist in 2023, a reflection of the trust patients and families place in our team.
Therapy, medication, and advanced treatments under one roof in St. George and Cedar City, plus telehealth across Utah.
We accept most major insurance for psychiatric medication management and verify your benefits before your first visit.
Dr. Hendleman founded Better Balance Psychiatry to bring advanced, evidence-based care to southern Utah. He specializes in treatment-resistant depression, trauma in uniformed service members, and advanced treatments including TMS, Spravato, and IV ketamine.
Learn MoreIt's ongoing, physician-directed care to find and maintain the right medication with the fewest side effects, including regular evaluation, thoughtful adjustment, and close monitoring of how you're feeling.
Psychiatrists have specialized training in mental health medications and typically offer longer, more focused visits. That matters most when past medications haven't worked or when your situation is complex.
We manage medication for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, and other conditions. Your psychiatrist recommends the right approach after a full evaluation.
Yes. After your initial evaluation, many follow-up visits can be done by secure video from anywhere in Utah.
We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before you begin, so you know your expected cost up front.
Your care stays coordinated under one roof. If another approach is a better fit, your psychiatrist can help you get there.
Schedule a confidential evaluation with our psychiatric team. We'll review what you've tried and build a plan around what works for you. No referral required.
In-person care in St. George and Cedar City · Telehealth across Utah
