Joshua R. Petty, PMHNP-BC
Antidote
for Hope.
Compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric medication management by telehealth — for children, teens, adults and older adults. Everyone is welcome here, whatever your background or circumstances.

4.9
151 client ratings
8+
Years in emotional health
4.9
Average client rating (151)
9
States licensed
10+
Ages seen, through 65+
Scheduling
Find your booking page
Insurance credentialing varies by state and platform. Tell me where you live and how you're paying, and I'll send you to the right scheduling page.
Scheduling, intake forms, consents and insurance verification are all handled on the platform you're routed to. Only licensed states are listed.
Services
Comprehensive psychiatric care, built around you
Diagnostic Assessment
A comprehensive look at your history, symptoms and prior treatment to define a clear path forward.
Medication Management
Careful, precise prescribing aimed at restoring balance — reviewed and adjusted, never set and forgotten.
Ongoing Follow-Up
Regular telehealth visits to adjust doses, track what's working, and coordinate with your therapist or primary care provider.
Clinical Specialties
Select a concern to read more · Accepting new patients, ages 10 through 65+
Approach
Evidence-based methods, delivered with unconditional positive regard
Mental illness doesn't discriminate by age, background or income — and neither does this practice. Care is shaped around your life, not a template.
See how care worksCognitive Behavioral Therapy
We look at how thoughts, beliefs and attitudes shape feelings and actions, then build practical coping skills you can use the same week.
Motivational Interviewing
Change is led by you. Instead of instructions handed down, we find the motivation that already lives in your own goals.
Culturally-Informed Care
Your culture, faith and family story belong in the room. Care is adapted to you with humility and respect, never a template.
Positive Psychology
Alongside symptom relief we build resilience, meaning and self-awareness so progress holds after the hard season passes.
Who this is for
An inclusive practice where everyone belongs
As a retired Army veteran, I have a particular interest in supporting veterans, service members and first responders — and this practice welcomes anyone seeking compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care, from first-time patients to people who have been managing a condition for decades.
- Children, adolescents, adults and seniors
- Veterans
- Active-duty military members
- First responders
- Healthcare professionals
- College students
- Working professionals
- Parents and families
- Members of the LGBTQ+ community
- Individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Immigrant communities
- Individuals seeking psychiatric care for the first time
- Individuals with long-standing mental health conditions
In their words
“Joshua has changed my life! He really listens and does his research to ensure that I get the right care that I need. I am so so grateful for his help!”
“I felt heard and understood, which doesn't often happen.”
“Joshua was engaging, informative and warm. I found his conversation to be authentic and professional while also being very attentive to my words.”
Questions first
Send a message
Not sure about coverage, fit or availability? Send a short note and you'll get a reply — usually within one business day.
Ready when you are
Virtual appointments, evenings and weekends included. Send a request and you'll hear back with available times.