Welcome to Personal Wellness Psychiatric Services Booking Page | Angela Vanderberg FNP-BC, PMHNP-C, CARN-AP
We understand that seeking psychiatric care can feel overwhelming. Our goal is to make the process clear, respectful, and supportive from your very first interaction. We provide evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric care for adults throughout Indiana, with expertise in PTSD, attention difficulties, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and substance use disorders.
Before scheduling, please review the information below so you know what to expect and how to prepare for your first appointment.
Before scheduling, please know:
✔ We see adults age 18 and older
✔ Telehealth available throughout Indiana
✔ In-person appointments available Tuesdays and Thursdays
✔ New appointments remain pending until paperwork is completed and reviewed
We are currently not in network with any state funded plans at this time including Medicare or Medicaid.
Credit Card on File
A valid credit card is required to request an appointment. Your card will be securely stored but will NOT be charged at the time of scheduling. After your insurance benefits are verified, any applicable copay, deductible, coinsurance, or self-pay balance will be collected before your next appointment.
We currently participate with:
✔ Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
✔ UnitedHealthcare
✔ UMR
Self-pay appointments are also available.
Initial visit: 200 dollars
Follow up: 150 dollars
Insurance verification is provided as a courtesy and is not a guarantee of payment. Patients remain responsible for deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and non-covered services.
Your appointment request follows these steps
1. Request an Appointment by first choosing a location
a.) Virtual appointment
b.) In-person appointment at Merrillville location on Tuesdays or Thursdays
next choose
a.) new patient
b.) returning patient
Then select the appointment date and time that works best for you.
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2. Complete Your Intake Forms (new patient's)
You'll receive electronic paperwork and consent forms by email.
Please complete these as soon as possible (your appointment will be canceled of not completed)
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3. Insurance Verification
If using insurance, benefits will be verified as a courtesy. You will be required to pay any deductible not met or co-pay PRIOR to your scheduled visit.
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4. Appointment Review
Once all required forms have been completed and reviewed, your appointment will be reviewed and you will be sent an email if approved or if additional information is needed.
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After your appointment has been approved, you'll receive an invitation to join Spruce Health, our secure communication platform for office messaging and document exchange.
We May Not Be the Best Fit If You Are Seeking
- Care for patients younger than 18 years old
- Emergency psychiatric services
- Disability evaluations
- Psychological or neuropsychological testing
- Autism diagnostic evaluations
This online scheduler should NOT be used for urgent or emergency psychiatric concerns.
If you are experiencing:
- Thoughts of harming yourself
- Thoughts of harming someone else
- A mental health crisis
- Any emergency requiring immediate assistance
Call 911 immediately or go to your nearest Emergency Department.
Thank you for considering Personal Wellness Psychiatric Services. We recognize that beginning psychiatric care can feel intimidating. Our commitment is to provide compassionate, respectful, evidence-based care while partnering with you to improve your mental health and overall well-being.
We look forward to working with you.
Angela Vanderberg, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-C, CARN-AP
Founder & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Personal Wellness Psychiatric Services