No walk-in office: Joy Integrative Psychiatry doesn't have a public office in Tucson. Visits are by secure video, and you need to be located in Arizona at the time of your appointment. On-site visits to care facilities are available by request.
Psychiatric care for Tucson, without the wait or the drive
Finding a psychiatric provider in Tucson can mean long waitlists, and for families on the edges of town, in Marana, Vail, Sahuarita or out toward Green Valley, it can also mean a long drive. Telehealth brings the visit to you, whether you're near the university, in the Catalina Foothills, on the east side, or anywhere in Pima County.
Joy Integrative Psychiatry sees patients anywhere in Arizona by secure video. You get a thorough, whole-person evaluation and the same clinician at every follow-up, from home.
University of Arizona and Pima College students
Tucson is home to the University of Arizona and Pima Community College, and many young adults need their own psychiatric provider for the first time while in school, often for ADHD, anxiety or depression. Video visits fit between classes and work shifts. Students need to be physically in Arizona at each visit, so we plan around breaks and summers away.
Tucson families and schools
Tucson-area children attend schools in Tucson Unified, Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills, Vail, Marana, Sunnyside and many charter and private schools. For children 6 and older and teens with attention, anxiety or mood concerns, we involve parents in every step, review teacher input, and with your permission provide documentation that supports 504 plan or IEP conversations. After-school video visits mean less time out of class.
Military families and veterans
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and a large veteran community are part of Tucson life. We provide trauma-informed care for PTSD, sleep problems, anxiety and depression, and we understand that deployments, schedule changes and moves make consistent care hard. TRICARE is not currently on our in-network list, so please check your coverage with us before your first visit.
Older adults and winter residents
Many older adults live in and around Tucson, including communities like Green Valley, Oro Valley and SaddleBrooke. For older adults, psychiatric care means careful attention to other medical conditions, medication interactions and sleep. Telehealth can be especially helpful for anyone who finds driving to appointments difficult, and a family member is welcome to help with the technology or join the visit with the patient's permission. Seasonal residents can be seen while they're in Arizona.
Heat, monsoon season and sleep
Tucson summers bring long stretches of heat, and monsoon season brings humid nights and storms. Changes in daylight, activity and sleep can quietly affect mood, anxiety and focus, and we ask about seasonal patterns as part of every evaluation. Some psychiatric medications also affect how the body handles heat, so if you work or exercise outdoors, we factor that into your plan.
Working with your Tucson care team
With your permission, we coordinate with your therapist, pediatrician or primary care provider in Tucson. If you'd benefit from a specific type of therapy, or from more support than weekly outpatient care, we'll help you find the right next step locally.
Insurance for Tucson patients
We're in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Evernorth, Health Net, Carelon Behavioral Health and more, and we offer self-pay. See insurance and payment details.
In a crisis? Call or text 988, call the Arizona Crisis Line at 1-844-534-4673, or call 911. More crisis resources.
What we help with
Looking for a psychiatrist in Tucson?
Many people searching for a “psychiatrist” are looking for someone who can evaluate symptoms, make a diagnosis and prescribe and manage medication. Erika Joy Puruleski, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who provides exactly that care for children 6+, teens and adults. Learn about her background.
How to get started
- Request a new-patient appointment on our booking page or call 480-685-4569.
- Complete secure intake forms and confirm your insurance.
- Meet by video from home or anywhere private in Arizona.
Nearby communities we serve
- Oro Valley
- Marana
- Catalina Foothills
- Vail
- Sahuarita
- Green Valley
- All of Arizona
Tucson FAQs
Do you have an office in Tucson?
We don't have a public office in Tucson. Tucson patients are seen by secure video, and on-site visits to care facilities are available by request.
Can I use a Tucson pharmacy and lab?
Yes. Prescriptions are sent to the Arizona pharmacy you choose, and lab orders can go to a lab location near you in Tucson.
Are you a psychiatrist?
Erika Joy Puruleski is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), not a physician. PMHNPs evaluate, diagnose and treat mental health conditions and prescribe medications. In Arizona, nurse practitioners practice independently.
I'm a University of Arizona student. Can I be seen?
Yes. We see adults of all ages. You need to be physically in Arizona at the time of each visit, so we'll schedule around breaks and travel.
Do you see children in Tucson?
Yes. We see children starting at age 6, teens and adults, with a parent or guardian involved for patients under 18.
Do you accept TRICARE?
TRICARE is not currently on our in-network list. We're in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. See the full list or call us to talk through your options.