Compassionate Psychotherapy & Psychiatric Care for Southern Highlands
Residents of the Southern Highlands community deserve accessible, high-quality mental health care without a stressful commute. Meridian Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive, dual-provider approach to wellness, offering both therapeutic counseling and specialized psychiatric services tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
Our Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health
At Meridian Behavioral Health, the practice understands that true wellness often requires a multi-faceted approach. The clinic seamlessly integrates two core pillars of mental health care:
Expert Psychotherapy
Led by experienced clinicians, including Derek Wise, MA, LCPC, the therapy side of the practice focuses on evidence-based counseling. Whether a patient is navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, the psychotherapy services provide a safe, constructive environment to build coping strategies and foster personal growth.
Specialized Psychiatric Care
Therapy is often most effective when paired with expert medical support. Amy Wise, a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, leads the clinic's psychiatric services. This includes comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and ongoing medication management to alleviate acute symptoms and support long-term stability.
Conditions Treated
Psychiatric Evaluations
Precise clinical evaluations to determine accurate diagnoses and custom treatment pathways.
Medication Management
Expert, conservative psychopharmacology tailored to your unique neurobiology.
ADHD Testing & Treatment
We provide true adult ADHD evaluations and integrated medication support.
Anxiety & Burnout Recovery
Advanced CBT and ACT protocols designed for high-stress professionals and executives.
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Specialized eye-movement therapy for PTSD, developmental trauma, and lingering panic.
Parent-Child & Family Therapy
Compassionate environment for rebuilding trust, communication, and family dynamics.
Conveniently Serving the Southern Highlands Community
Our Southwest office at 5510 S Fort Apache Rd, Suite 27 is exceptionally convenient for residents of the 89141 zip code. Avoid the traffic of central Las Vegas with a straightforward commute.
Accessible Routes
Via Blue Diamond (Hwy 160)
Head West on Blue Diamond, North on Fort Apache.
Via NV-215 W
Take 215 West to the Tropicana/Fort Apache exit.
Meet Your Treatment Team
Amy Wise, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Amy provides detailed psychiatric evaluations, accurate clinical diagnoses, and precision medication management. She ensures patients understand all their treatment options in a collaborative environment.
Derek Wise, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & Certified EMDR Therapist
As a United States Marine Corps veteran and advanced trauma specialist, Derek targets the root causes of anxiety, PTSD, and interpersonal family conflicts using EMDR, CBT, and ACT frameworks.
Extended Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm
Southwest Office
5510 S Fort Apache Rd, Suite 27
Las Vegas Office
Call Us
(702) 604-2498
Concierge-Level Care. In-Network Pricing.
We believe premium mental health care should be accessible. We accept the following major insurance carriers:
Common Questions from Southern Highlands Patients
Yes. Meridian Behavioral Health is located on Fort Apache Road in Southwest Las Vegas, just a short drive from the Southern Highlands community via Blue Diamond or the 215 Beltway. We are currently accepting new patients.
We offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, conservative medication management, adult ADHD testing, EMDR therapy for trauma, individual counseling (CBT and ACT), and parent-child therapy.
Our Southwest office at 5510 S Fort Apache Rd, Suite 27 is approximately a 10-15 minute drive from most gated communities within Southern Highlands.
Absolutely. We understand that our patients lead busy professional and family lives. All of our psychiatric evaluations and therapy sessions are available via secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth.
Yes. We accept Aetna, Cigna, Anthem BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Carelon, Molina, First Health, and SilverSummit.
Take the Next Step Toward Mental Wellness
Expert, discreet psychiatric care and trauma therapy is available just minutes from your Southern Highlands home.