Psychiatric Care for Children, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults, and Long-Term Care Communities in Alaska
Our psychiatric care is dedicated exclusively to supporting the mental health needs of individuals residing throughout Alaska. We invite you to contact us for your care inquiries.
Serving Alaska via telepsychiatry.
Our Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Assessment may include concerns related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, psychosis, cognitive changes, and other mental health needs.
Medication Management
Individualized medication management focused on symptom improvement, medication effectiveness, side-effect monitoring, and ongoing treatment planning.
Geriatric & Dementia Care
Specialized psychiatric care for older adults, including depression, anxiety, mood and psychotic disorders, cognitive changes, dementia-related behavioral symptoms, caregiver concerns, and psychotropic medication review.
Meet Tarina McNeil, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Tarina McNeil is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 35 years of nursing experience, including 20 years in behavioral health. Her experience spans outpatient, inpatient, crisis, geriatric, long-term care, and telepsychiatric settings. Through Gentle Transitions Psychiatry, she provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management via telehealth for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults throughout Alaska. Her approach is thoughtful, individualized, and centered on meeting each person where they are.
Geriatric Psychiatry & Long-Term Care Expertise
Older adults and long-term care residents have unique psychiatric needs that benefit from specialized, collaborative care. Gentle Transitions Psychiatry provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, dementia-related behavioral support, and psychotropic medication review for skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care communities. With extensive experience in geriatric psychiatry, long-term care, and healthcare leadership, our approach supports residents while working collaboratively with facility staff, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Long-Term Care & Facility Partnerships
Gentle Transitions Psychiatry partners with skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care communities to provide psychiatric services tailored to the needs of residents and care teams. Facilities may also inquire about behavioral consultation, psychotropic medication review, GDR support, and professional staff education and training.
Our services include:
- • Psychiatric evaluations
• Medication management
• Dementia behavioral support
• Psychotropic medication review & GDR support
• Caregiver collaboration
• Professional staff education
• Behavioral consultations
• Telepsychiatry services
With extensive long-term care leadership experience, we understand the clinical, operational, and regulatory challenges facilities face and work collaboratively to support resident well-being and quality outcomes.
Common Questions
What is telepsychiatry?
Telepsychiatry is a secure way to receive psychiatric care through virtual appointments. Patients can receive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care from the comfort of home, reducing the need for travel.
How do I get started?
To begin, simply contact us to request an appointment. We will guide you through the necessary steps to ensure a seamless transition into our telepsychiatry service.
Who is eligible for telepsychiatry services?
Gentle Transitions Psychiatry currently exclusively serves residents living in Alaska through our secure telepsychiatry platform. Insurance coverage options depend on your specific plan. Contact us to verify your eligibility.
Is telepsychiatry safe?
Yes, we utilize HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video platforms to ensure that all your confidential health information remains protected and secure at all times.
How long does an evaluation take?
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation typically takes between 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of your specific clinical needs and history.
Do you accept Medicare and insurance?
We are currently awaiting Alaska Medicare approval. At this time, we are in-network with Curative, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, and Aetna for Alaska residents. Please contact us to confirm your specific coverage and benefits.
How do facility partnerships work?
Gentle Transitions Psychiatry partners with assisted living communities, memory care programs, and skilled nursing facilities to provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, dementia-related behavioral support, and psychotropic medication optimization. Services are delivered through secure telepsychiatry and coordinated with facility staff, caregivers, residents, and families to support continuity of care, behavioral health needs, and quality outcomes. Facilities interested in partnering with us may contact us directly to discuss their specific needs and service options.