Built for men who refuse to coast.
Telehealth psychiatry for ADHD, anxiety, depression, and sleep. Same-week appointments. Real plans, run by a veteran-owned practice.
Four problems. One short list of medicines that actually work.
Evidence-anchored psychiatric care for adults. APA / VA-DoD / CANMAT guidelines, not TikTok medicine.
ADHD
Diagnosis and evidence-based medication management for adult ADHD — FDA-approved options, current screening tools, careful titration.
Read more → Care · 02Anxiety & performance
Generalized anxiety, panic, and the performance edge that costs you sleep and reps. SSRIs/SNRIs when they fit, beta-blockers for specific situations.
Read more → Care · 03Depression & burnout
Depression, anhedonia, and the slow drift into "fine." Standard first-line options, augmentation when warranted, frank discussion of TMS and ketamine.
Read more → Care · 04Sleep
Sleep is non-negotiable. We address it as primary medicine — behavioral first, pharmacology second.
Read more →Three steps. No phone tag. No filler.
Pick a 60-minute intake online.
Self-schedule directly. No phone tag, no waitlist roulette, no triage call before you can talk to a clinician.
Structured assessment over secure video.
Real history, real plan. We screen for the conditions that get missed — sleep apnea, ADHD comorbidity, substance use, thyroid.
Follow-ups every 2–6 weeks.
Messaging between visits. Adjustments based on data, not vibes. You get your provider's actual attention.
Brandon Kruse, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C
Dual-board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner. U.S. Army veteran. Founder of Embrace Psychiatry.
I built this practice because I was tired of watching capable men get filtered out of the mental-health system. Long waitlists. Generic plans. Soft-coded conversations.
Embrace Psychiatry runs differently: short waits, direct talk, evidence-anchored medicine, and a provider who actually returns messages.
More about the practice →Built for people who can't afford to coast.
Veteran-owned
Founded by a U.S. Army veteran. The culture is built in.
Same-week appointments
Most new patients seen within 7 days. Established within 48 hours.
Direct provider access
You message me — not a chatbot, not a scheduler.
Insurance + self-pay
In-network with major commercial plans across most states. Transparent self-pay always available.
Evidence-anchored
APA, VA-DoD, CANMAT guidelines. Not TikTok medicine, not naturopathy.
Built for adults
Operators, military, first responders, founders, high-performers.
What patients are saying.
5.0 average · verified Google reviews
“Brandon is amazing. He’s quick to respond, really listened to my concerns, and helped me work out an effective treatment plan.”
“Brandon came across as super thorough but not in a hurry. He actually listened and put together a plan that made sense instead of the usual cookie-cutter approach. I got in same week.”
“Best psychiatrist I have ever worked with. Brandon listens and makes me feel heard. He doesn’t just jump to a conclusion and shove a medication down my throat. This guy is legit.”
Before you book.
Do you take my insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield in all active states, plus state-specific commercial plans (SelectHealth, SLHP, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource, Aetna). See the full insurance matrix → We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. Self-pay is $400 intake / $200 follow-up.
How fast can I be seen?
Most new patients are scheduled within 7 days. Established patients can usually get a follow-up within 48 hours. After you submit a request, you’ll hear back within one business day.
Do you prescribe stimulants and other controlled substances?
Yes — when clinically appropriate. ADHD stimulants (Adderall, Vyvanse, Concerta, Ritalin), benzodiazepines short-term, and sleep medications. All controlled-substance prescribing follows DEA telemedicine rules. We do not bridge prescriptions from outside providers without a full intake.
Can I switch from another psychiatrist or NP?
Yes. Bring your current medication list and recent records to the intake. We do a full evaluation rather than a refill-only visit — expect 60 minutes, not 15.
What states do you cover?
Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Utah are active. Nevada is opening soon (DEA registration pending). You must be physically located in one of these states at the time of each visit. See state pages →
Will I be tested or screened?
For ADHD evaluations, we may use CNS Vital Signs — a 30-minute computerized cognitive battery — to add objective data to the diagnostic interview. More on CNSVS →
What happens after I book?
You’ll receive intake paperwork by email within minutes. Complete it before your visit. About 5 minutes before your scheduled time, you’ll get a secure video link. The first visit is 60 minutes.
Is this covered if I’m a veteran?
We are not VA Community Care contracted. Veterans use either commercial insurance or self-pay. The practice is veteran-owned and built around how operators present in care.