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Jake McKee, PMHNP-BC · Boise, Idaho

The hardest part is often just deciding to reach out.

If you're worn down, anxious, or not feeling like yourself, that's worth taking seriously. It's also treatable. I see adults in downtown Boise on Fridays, and by telehealth anywhere in Idaho.

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â—†Board-certified PMHNP â—†Licensed in 6 states â—†Insurance accepted
Jake McKee, PMHNP-BC, psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Boise Psychiatry

What working with me is like

One clinician who stays with you.

The same face every visit

If you've bounced between psychiatrists, therapists, or a clinic where you saw someone new each time, this is different. You work directly with the same clinician for evaluation, treatment, follow-up, and clinical questions between visits.

Plain language, no judgment

After twenty years, there is very little I have not helped someone through. Whatever brings you in, you can speak plainly, and you will understand every recommendation and why.

Boise or anywhere in Idaho

In person downtown on Fridays, or secure telehealth from home any day I have availability. I see patients across the Treasure Valley, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Kuna, and Garden City, and anywhere else in Idaho.

Insurance

In network with most major Idaho plans.

SelectHealth Regence BlueShield of Idaho Blue Cross of Idaho Aetna Cigna / Evernorth Molina Moda St. Luke's Health Plan Idaho Medicaid

Don't see your plan, or not sure what your coverage looks like? Self-pay is available, and I can help you check before you commit to anything. See insurance details

What I treat

Focused care for the things that
most often bring people in.

ADHD Testing, diagnosis & medication Anxiety Panic, worry & social anxiety Depression & Bipolar Depression & bipolar care Insomnia & Sleep Insomnia & other sleep problems Alcohol & Substance Use Alcohol, drugs & recovery

How I can help

Three ways we can work together.

No. 1

Psychiatric evaluation

A thorough diagnostic assessment to understand the full picture.

No. 2

Medication management

Every medication should earn its place. Careful prescribing, honest review of what you're already on, and deprescribing when something is no longer helping.

How it works
No. 3

Psychotherapy

Supportive talk therapy, drawing on CBT and depth-oriented work, in office or online.

Getting started

Three quiet steps, no phone tag.

01

Create a secure patient portal with your name and email.

02

Complete a paperless intake online, at your own pace.

03

Choose telehealth anywhere in Idaho, or in person in Boise on a Friday, whichever fits.

Common questions

Before you reach out.

Are you a psychiatrist?
I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC), not a physician psychiatrist. In Idaho that means I do the same core work most people come for: psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and prescribing and managing psychiatric medication, including controlled substances. I also provide psychotherapy. If your care ever needs something outside my scope, I'll tell you plainly and help you get there.
I've seen a psychiatrist or therapist before. How is this different?
Many people arrive after a clinic where they saw a different provider each visit, or where medication and therapy never talked to each other. Here you get one clinician who knows your history, handles both the prescribing and the talk-based work, and stays with you over time.
Do you take insurance?
Boise Psychiatry works with several plans, along with self-pay options. Current details are on the insurance page.
Do you see patients in person or only by telehealth?
Both, with one scheduling detail worth knowing: in-person visits at my downtown Boise office are on Fridays only. Telehealth is available across Idaho on other days, including Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Eagle, Kuna, Garden City, and the rest of the Treasure Valley. You choose whichever fits, visit to visit.
Do you see adolescents?
This practice is built primarily around adult psychiatric care. I do see adolescents in some circumstances, with family involved where appropriate. If you're looking for care for a teen, reach out and we can talk about whether this is the right fit or whether you'd be better served elsewhere.
How do I get started?
Create a secure patient portal with your name and email, complete a paperless intake at your own pace, and choose in person or telehealth. Start intake here.

Before you book

Is this practice a fit for you?

This is probably a good fit if

  • You want ongoing psychiatric care with one clinician who knows your history
  • You want your diagnosis and treatment options explained in plain language
  • You want medication handled thoughtfully, not as a five-minute transaction
  • Telehealth or a small private practice suits you better than a large clinic

Another service may serve you better if

  • You need 24/7 crisis care or inpatient treatment
  • You need medical detox or intensive substance use treatment
  • You need a higher level of psychiatric support than an outpatient practice provides
  • You're looking for court-ordered evaluations or disability determinations

Not sure which side you fall on? Reach out and ask. I would rather point you somewhere better suited than have you spend a first appointment finding out.

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More from Boise Psychiatry.

How to help yourself

The lifestyle habits I talk about with patients, each scored for how strong the research behind it actually is, with the studies linked.

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Deprescribing

Every medication should earn its place. How I review what you take, and how a careful taper works when something is no longer helping.

See how it works

Idaho resources

Crisis lines, low-cost clinics, food and housing help across the Treasure Valley. Useful whether or not you ever become a patient.

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In patients' words

What working together feels like.

5.0 average across 30 verified reviews on Zocdoc

Jake is a great listener and provides a lot of comfort. He did research before prescribing medication and I appreciated that a lot!
Cierra S. · verified Zocdoc patient
Amazing as always and actually listens to me. Thank you for helping me out! I would highly recommend if you are looking for a new doctor who will actually listen to you.
Emery E. · verified Zocdoc patient
Jake is absolutely amazing! He listens and actually tries to help.
Candyce J. · verified Zocdoc patient
Love this doc! Already booked my follow-up appointment. He is great!
Austin A. · verified Zocdoc patient

Ready when you are.

Reach out whenever you're ready. Care can start as soon as your schedule allows.

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