Evidence-Based Care Rooted in Empathy, Creativity, and Resilience
At Sidney Regional Medical Center, we believe that mental well-being is the foundation of a healthy life. Our Behavioral Health department provides a safe, supportive environment where residents of the Nebraska Panhandle can find the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges.
By combining clinical expertise with a deeply personal, strengths-based approach, our team helps you move beyond your symptoms toward a life of purpose and emotional balance.
Our Therapeutic Philosophy: Your Strengths are the Solution
Therapy at SRMC is more than just a conversation; it is a proactive partnership. We focus on identifying your unique internal resources (your resilience, your humor, your past successes) and teaching you how to apply them to your current difficulties.
What to expect from our patient-centered care:
- Identify Core Strengths: Recognize the innate tools you already possess.
- Develop Adaptive Coping: Learn new, healthy ways to manage stress and emotional triggers.
- Empowered Healing: Build a personalized “mental health toolkit” for long-term wellness.
Evidence-Based Treatment
We utilize scientifically proven methods to ensure you receive the highest standard of care. Our practitioners specialize in several key therapeutic areas:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT explores the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. By identifying and shifting negative or “distorted” thought patterns, you can change your emotional response to stressful situations.
- Effective for: Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Management.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT is designed to help those who experience intense or overwhelming emotions. It focuses on building four specific skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Effective for: Mood disorders and emotional instability.
Specialized Pediatric Psychiatry & Boys Town Partnership
Accessing specialized care in rural areas can be a challenge. To bridge this gap, SRMC has partnered with Boys Town in Omaha to offer premier remote telehealth psychiatry for children and adolescents.
- Treatments for Pediatric patients aged 6–17.
- Through our high-definition telehealth system, Dr. Basalay provides expert psychiatric evaluations and medication management once a month, right here at our Behavioral Health office.
- See if Psychiatry is right for your child
Conditions We Treat
Our team is equipped to provide comprehensive diagnosis and therapeutic support for a wide range of mental health challenges:
| Category | Conditions Supported |
| Mood & Emotion | Depression, Bipolar Disorders, Grief and Loss, and Mood Disorders |
| Anxiety & Trauma | Generalized Anxiety, PTSD, and Trauma-Informed Care |
| Specialized Needs | Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavioral Issues, and more |
Meet the SRMC Behavioral Health Team
Our providers offer a unique blend of local, in-person accessibility and world-class remote expertise.
- Kristen Rose & Kelsey Watchorn: Our dedicated mental health practitioners provide in-person psychotherapy for adults, teens, and families. They focus on creating a welcoming space for patients to identify strengths and develop new ways of coping.
- Dr. Nicholas Basalay: Our pediatric psychiatry specialist, available via our telehealth partnership with Boys Town. Learn more about Dr. Basalay.
Take the First Step Toward Wellness
You don’t have to navigate life’s hurdles alone. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, the Behavioral Health team at SRMC is here to support you with professional expertise and genuine empathy.
Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and begin your journey toward mental well-being!
