If you have been carrying this for a while, or if past treatment did not go the way you hoped, you are not out of options and you are not alone. Better Balance Psychiatry brings full-spectrum mental health care to St. George, from talk therapy to advanced psychiatric treatments, guided by a board-certified psychiatrist who takes the time to understand your story.
Our St. George office provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapy and counseling, TMS therapy, ketamine therapy, Spravato, and intensive outpatient (IOP) support. If you are searching for a therapist in St. George for the first time, or looking for advanced treatment because standard options have not worked, care is guided by a physician-led team and coordinated under one roof. No referral is needed to schedule.
Located on North Main Street in downtown St. George, with nearby parking and easy access from Washington, Hurricane, Ivins, and communities across Washington County.
Every treatment plan is directed by a physician, so you are never bounced between clinics or left to piece together your own care.
Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and careful prescribing for patients across St. George and southern Utah. Adjustments are driven by evidence, not guesswork.
Learn More →Evidence-based talk therapy in St. George for depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship stress. Individual, couples, and family counseling with licensed therapists.
Learn More →FDA-cleared, non-invasive magnetic stimulation for depression when medications have not been enough. No anesthesia, no downtime, and covered by most major insurance plans.
Learn More →Fast-acting relief for treatment-resistant depression and severe anxiety, delivered and supervised by a board-certified psychiatrist. Sessions are monitored throughout with the same team you already know.
Learn More →An FDA-approved nasal spray (esketamine) for treatment-resistant depression. Covered by most major insurance plans and administered in-office under medical supervision.
Learn More →Structured group and individual support several times a week for patients who need more than weekly therapy, without stepping away from work, school, or home.
Learn More →A structured, research-backed therapy for processing trauma and PTSD, so painful memories lose their grip on the present.
Learn More →Practical, non-judgmental support to rebuild communication, trust, and connection with a licensed therapist in St. George.
Learn More →Secure video visits with the same psychiatrist and therapists, from anywhere in Utah. Useful for students, shift workers, and patients in surrounding rural communities.
Learn More →If you recognize yourself in any of the conditions below, there is a path forward. Each links to a page explaining how we approach it for patients in St. George and across southern Utah.
Our St. George office serves patients across every stage of life and every walk of work.
Depression, anxiety, burnout, ADHD, and life transitions. Appointments scheduled around real work weeks.
Support for adolescents and college-age patients in St. George navigating anxiety, mood, attention, and identity. Family involvement is invited when helpful.
PTSD, moral injury, and trauma care from a team experienced with uniformed service members and their families.
If antidepressants have not worked, that does not mean nothing will. It usually means your brain biology needs a different approach. We offer three evidence-backed options at the St. George office.
TMS uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. FDA-cleared for depression and OCD. No anesthesia, no systemic side effects, no downtime after sessions.
Spravato is administered in-office under medical monitoring for treatment-resistant depression. Covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare in most cases.
Rapid-acting infusions for depression, PTSD, and severe anxiety when other treatments have plateaued. Delivered and monitored by our clinical team, not a stand-alone infusion center.
The clinician guiding your treatment matters as much as the treatment itself. Our team is led by a physician with a focus on treatment-resistant depression and trauma care.
Dr. Hendleman founded Better Balance Psychiatry to bring advanced, evidence-based psychiatric care to southern Utah, with a focus on treatment-resistant depression and trauma in uniformed service members. He supervises all treatment plans at both the St. George and Cedar City offices.
Read Full BioOur licensed therapists and clinical staff work alongside Dr. Hendleman to deliver therapy, EMDR, couples counseling, and IOP support.
Taking the next step is simple. Here is what happens after you get in touch.
Call (435) 879-7411 or complete the new-patient form. No referral required. Our team will confirm your insurance and schedule your first visit.
Your first visit is a full psychiatric evaluation, in person at St. George or by telehealth. We review your history, current symptoms, and past treatments.
You leave with a clear plan, whether that is therapy, medication, or an advanced treatment like TMS, Spravato, or ketamine. Cost and coverage are explained before anything starts.
We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans, including Select Health, TRICARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Multiplan/PHCS, DMBA, EMI, and Motiv. Coverage varies by treatment; IV ketamine is typically self-pay, with HSA and FSA accepted. Our team verifies your benefits and explains expected out-of-pocket cost before you begin.
Verified reviews from our St. George patients.
"Very caring and professional. I tried several places in St George, and by far Better Balance has a wonderful atmosphere and approach."
"Dr. Hendleman has been so great with my daughter! I would recommend him and Better Balance Psychiatry to anyone needing help with mental health."
"Amazing office. Kind, helpful and empathetic, every soul in the office. Recommend to everyone I know."
"I have known Joey for some time as a therapist at Better Balance and can unequivocally say she is one of the kindest and most knowledgeable therapists in her field. She provides compassionate and extremely professional mental health care to all of her clients. If you are looking for someone just to help recenter in these stressful and challenging times, then I would like to suggest Better Balance and their therapist, Joey."
Yes. Better Balance Psychiatry is located at 20 N Main St, Suite 205, St. George, UT 84770. Our team includes a physician-led psychiatric practice serving St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, and surrounding Washington County communities. Call (435) 879-7411 to schedule.
Yes. TMS therapy is available for patients in St. George and southern Utah. TMS is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment for depression and OCD that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate mood-regulating brain regions. It is covered by most major insurance plans.
Yes. Both IV ketamine and Spravato (FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray) are available at our St. George office for patients with treatment-resistant depression and other qualifying conditions. Every session is supervised by our psychiatric team.
Yes. Our St. George office offers individual counseling, couples and marriage counseling, EMDR therapy, and family therapy with licensed therapists. Sessions are available in person and by telehealth.
Yes. We provide teen and young-adult mental health care in St. George for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and mood concerns. Care includes family involvement when appropriate.
No referral is required. You can contact us directly to schedule a new-patient evaluation. Our team will verify your insurance and confirm your first visit.
Schedule a confidential consultation at our St. George office. We will listen, review your history, and help you find the right starting point. No referral required.
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