About Elessar Psychiatry, PLLC
Elessar Psychiatry is a collaborative mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care in a calm and supportive environment. We believe meaningful change happens when treatment is personalized, transparent, and rooted in genuine connection. Our team works alongside you to understand your goals, explore treatment options, and create a plan that supports both symptom relief and long-term wellbeing.
Learn more about our providers and services by exploring our individual profiles. Katy Alderman, PMHNP and Mekael Jones, FNP, PMHNP provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Dr. Victor Baumgarten, PhD, LCSW provides meaningful-goal oriented therapy services, and Randi Gledhill, RN and care manager, supports patient communication, scheduling, and insurance navigation to help streamline your care experience.
What Our Clients Say
Katy is kind, knowledgeable, compassionate, and a true professional!
Katy is kind, knowledgeable, compassionate, and a true professional at what she does! She helped me through a significantly trying time, provided support and answers to questions, and assured she had every possible detail about my situation to give the best diagnosis and treatment. I could not recommend her enough!
Katy is so fantastic!
Katy is so fantastic! She brings a sense of humor to the process that has made it all so much easier, but is also obviously super knowledgeable and always willing to explain, answer questions, or help navigate challenges. She provides options and discusses treatment pathways in simple-to- understand ways that are really helpful, particularly to someone like me who was nervous to seek this help in the first place. Her scheduling options are also super flexible. I would recommend her to anyone who’s looking for psychiatric support in the anxiety/ ADHD world.
Katy is wonderful and super helpful!
Katy is wonderful and super helpful in meeting me where I’m at as well as assessing me needs. I really appreciate her support. Highly recommend!
From The Blog
Therapy vs. Medication: Which Is Better?
One of the most common questions I’m asked is:
“Is therapy or medication better?”
Often, there’s a strong preference for one over the other.
What the STAR*D Trial Teaches Us About Finding the Right Antidepressant
One of the most influential studies in modern depression treatment is the STAR*D trial (Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression).
Why Some Psychiatric Visits Are Better In Person
Telepsychiatry has transformed psychiatric and mental health care. It has improved access, reduced travel barriers, and made it easier for many patients to receive consistent, high-quality support.