Experienced Psychiatrist Specializing in Trauma, Mood Disorders & Collaborative Care Dr. Mary W is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience providing compassionate, thorough mental healthcare across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and crisis settings. She spent the past 17 years serving veterans at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center, where she worked extensively with patients managing PTSD, trauma-related conditions, substance use disorders, depression, and anxiety. Throughout her VA career, she collaborated closely with psychiatric nurse practitioners and describes those relationships as collegial, respectful, and genuinely enjoyable. Her approach is supportive and mentorship-focused, helping NPs grow confidence while maintaining autonomy in their practice. Prior to her work with veterans, Dr. W spent 15 years caring for adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a community mental health setting. She also previously served on the faculty at the Indiana University School of Medicine, teaching psychiatry residents and medical students while providing patient care in the city’s safety-net hospital system. Calm, grounded, and experienced, Dr. W brings depth of clinical judgment and a strong appreciation for teamwork. She values thoughtful communication, patient safety, and steady support for her NP collaborative partners. Areas of Expertise • Trauma & PTSD (including veterans and complex grief) • Mood & Anxiety Disorders • Substance Use & Dual Diagnosis • Chronic Mental Illness (SMI) • Crisis Assessment & Stabilization • Long-term Psychotherapy & Medication Management • Collaborative Practice with NPs in outpatient settings Collaboration Style Supportive, steady, responsive, and collegial. Focus on shared decision-making and respectful clinical partnership.