Affirming Therapy & Psychiatric Care Near the Arts District
Meridian Behavioral Health provides compassionate, progressive mental health care for the creatives, professionals, and residents of Downtown Las Vegas and the 18b Arts District. Located just minutes away on East , our clinic is a safe, welcoming space for profound personal growth and healing.
We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, creative burnout, trauma (via EMDR), and Adult ADHD. We are proudly LGBTQ+ affirming and accept most major commercial and state insurance plans.
Mental Health Care That Understands Your Lifestyle
The Las Vegas Arts District and Downtown corridor are the cultural heartbeat of the city. While this vibrant, fast-paced environment inspires creativity and entrepreneurship, it can also lead to unique mental health challenges—including creative burnout, imposter syndrome, social anxiety, and alternative lifestyle stressors. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, effective treatment begins with a supportive environment — and you deserve a therapeutic space that truly understands and validates your lived experience.
Meridian Behavioral Health is an independent practice offering highly personalized psychiatric care and advanced psychotherapy without judgment. We provide a deeply culturally competent and LGBTQ+ affirming environment. Whether you need precise psychiatric medication management, comprehensive Adult ADHD testing to support your career, or EMDR therapy to process trauma, our licensed providers work collaboratively with you.
Our primary central office is located just down , making it an incredibly fast trip from anywhere in Downtown LV, Symphony Park, or the Arts District. We also offer robust telehealth options, allowing you to attend therapy sessions securely from your apartment or studio.
Safe & Affirming
We provide an inclusive, non-judgmental space for the LGBTQ+ community, creatives, and non-traditional professionals.
Integrated Treatment
Your therapist and psychiatric provider communicate entirely in-house to ensure your medication and counseling work together seamlessly.
Comprehensive Services Available
Therapy for Creatives
Navigate creative blocks, imposter syndrome, career burnout, and identity.
Adult ADHD Testing
Rigorous clinical evaluations and medication management for focus and executive function.
Medication Management
Expert, conservative psychopharmacology tailored to your specific neurobiology.
Anxiety & Depression
Advanced CBT and ACT protocols designed to break cycles of rumination and dread.
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Accelerated eye-movement therapy to resolve ingrained trauma, PTSD, and complex C-PTSD.
Growth & Life Transitions
Supportive counseling for major life changes, relationship shifts, and boundary setting.
Just East of Downtown Las Vegas
Our Central Las Vegas office is located at , making it incredibly accessible from the Arts District (18b) and the greater Downtown corridor.
Accessible Routes
Via E
Simply travel East on past Maryland Parkway. We are located in the Spanish-style complex on the north side of the street.
Via E Charleston Blvd
Meet Your Treatment Team
Amy Wise, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Amy specializes in precise psychiatric evaluations and integrative medication management. She ensures all patients understand their neurobiology and creates an inclusive treatment space.
Derek Wise, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Certified EMDR Therapist
Derek is an advanced trauma specialist targeting the root causes of anxiety, burnout, and PTSD. He uses deep EMDR processing and Acceptance methodologies to support healing.
Extended Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm
Call Us
(702) 604-2498
In-Network Insurance Partnerships
We deliver deeply personalized care while remaining accessible to the community. We proudly accept Medicaid and other major carriers:
Common Questions from Arts District Patients
We are located at , which is just a 5-10 minute drive east from the Arts District (18b) and Downtown Las Vegas. It's a quick trip straight down .
Yes. Meridian Behavioral Health provides a safe, affirming, and culturally competent environment for all individuals. Our therapists are highly experienced in supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
We offer ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT, and EMDR. These modalities are highly effective for managing creative burnout, imposter syndrome, career-related anxiety, and depression.
Yes! If you live or work in Downtown Las Vegas or the Arts District, you can attend all of your therapy and psychiatric medication management sessions via secure telehealth.
We proudly accept a wide range of insurance plans to make care accessible, including Medicaid, Medicare, SilverSummit, Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
Affirming, expert psychiatric care and trauma therapy is available just minutes from Downtown Las Vegas.