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Best Psychiatrists in Sparks, NV (2026)

36 psychiatrists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sparks: Zen Mind Mental Health, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 24

    Most-reviewed: Mind and Body Counseling Associates, 230 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #24.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

36 Sparks psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 36 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Psychiatrists in Reno ranking. See Psychiatrists in Reno

Top 10 psychiatrists in Sparks at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Sparks at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Zen Mind Mental Health765.0★ (15)SparksSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Nicole Welsh744.4★ (7)Sparks——
3Dr. Ellen B. Mcbride, MD744.3★ (16)Reno, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Assad Abdollah MD733.4★ (30)Reno, 2 mi away——
5Walk In Emotional Support733.3★ (21)Reno, 2 mi away——
6Dr. Nickolas Culpepper723.4★ (5)Reno, 2 mi away——
7Sagebrush Psychiatry - Reno Psychiatry724.9★ (109)Reno, 4 mi away——
8Kathleen A. Stoll, MD723.2★ (6)Reno, 4 mi away——
9Reno Psychiatric Associates714.7★ (214)Reno, 5 mi away——
10Sugi Psychiatry & Wellness695.0★ (7)Sparks——

The 36 best psychiatrists in Sparks, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Sparks

    #1 Zen Mind Mental Health

    Based in Sparks

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2321 Pyramid Way B, Sparks, NV 89431
    View profile for Zen Mind Mental Health(775) 675-7780

  2. #2 Nicole Welsh

    Based in Sparks

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    639 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431
    View profile for Nicole Welsh(775) 245-2373

  3. #3 Dr. Ellen B. Mcbride, MD

    Based in Reno, 4 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 6 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    540 W Plumb Ln #120, Reno, NV 89509
    View profile for Dr. Ellen B. Mcbride, MD(775) 432-2200

  4. #4 Assad Abdollah MD

    Based in Reno, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 30 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 30 Google reviews
    Address
    1261 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512
    View profile for Assad Abdollah MD(775) 322-8900

  6. #6 Dr. Nickolas Culpepper

    Based in Reno, 2 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1240 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512
    View profile for Dr. Nickolas Culpepper(215) 884-5060

  8. #8 Kathleen A. Stoll, MD

    Based in Reno, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    540 W Plumb Ln #120, Reno, NV 89509
    View profile for Kathleen A. Stoll, MD(775) 432-2200

  9. #9 Reno Psychiatric Associates

    Based in Reno, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.7★ from 214 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 214 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5305 Reno Corporate Dr, Reno, NV 89511
    View profile for Reno Psychiatric Associates(775) 329-4284

  12. #12 Sugi Psychiatry & Wellness

    Based in Reno, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.9★ from 129 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 129 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10395 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV 89521
    View profile for Sugi Psychiatry & Wellness(775) 507-2606

  13. #13 Rich Philip A MD

    Based in Reno, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.6★ from 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3185 Lakeside Dr, Reno, NV 89509
    View profile for Rich Philip A MD(775) 329-1717

  14. #14 Amanda Melone

    Based in Reno, 6 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10580 N McCarran Blvd Ste.115 #113, Reno, NV 89503
    View profile for Amanda Melone(775) 447-3097

  15. #15 Peace Love Sloths

    Based in Reno, 3 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    527 Plumas St, Reno, NV 89509
    View profile for Peace Love Sloths(775) 301-1054

  19. #19 TeleMind

    Based in Reno, 4 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 194 Google reviews, 4 mi from Sparks.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 194 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 4 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–3 PM
    Address
    888 W 2nd St #108, Reno, NV 89503
    View profile for TeleMind(800) 950-0026

  20. #20 Pebbles Psychiatry

    Based in Reno, 4 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    515 Court St LOWER LEVEL, Reno, NV 89501
    View profile for Pebbles Psychiatry(775) 418-5990

  22. #22 Changing Minds Psychiatry

    Based in Reno, 3 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    164 Hubbard Wy Ste B, Reno, NV 89502
    View profile for Changing Minds Psychiatry(775) 902-2209

  25. #25 Alecia Towell, LMFT

    Based in Reno, 4 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 4 mi from Sparks.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    360 W Liberty St, Reno, NV 89501
    View profile for Alecia Towell, LMFT(775) 230-7681

How we ranked Sparks psychiatrists

We scored 36 Sparks psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Sparks data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Sparks: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Sparks?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Sparks, NV is Zen Mind Mental Health with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Nicole Welsh (#2) and Dr. Ellen B. Mcbride, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 36 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Sparks?

RankedPsychologists ranks 36 psychiatrists serving Sparks, NV. 3 of them are based in Sparks; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in Sparks work on weekends?

5 of 36 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zen Mind Mental Health (#1), Dr. Ellen B. Mcbride, MD (#3) and Silver State Mental Health (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Sparks psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated psychiatrists in Sparks is 4.3★, with a median of 14 reviews. Mind and Body Counseling Associates has the most, 230 reviews, and ranks #24. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Sparks count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sparks city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Sparks ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Sparks

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 36 psychiatrists serving Sparks.

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