Mental Health

In case of emergency or urgent care: call 911 or consult one of the local hospital emergency rooms.

Mental health clinicians at Magers Health and Wellness Center

Counselors and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are available for scheduled appointments.
Call 417-836-4000 to schedule an appointment.
Review the Disclosure of Psychiatric and Counseling Services and Informed Consent.

My approach to therapy is relaxed and friendly. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment to process and integrate past experiences and current struggles. I have experience working with clients of all ages and backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and marital issues.

I provide therapy for a wide breadth of problems including but not limited to depression, anxiety, panic, trauma, addiction, grief, anger, relationship issues, and general stress. I work with patients with diverse demographic backgrounds (e.g., age, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, etc.). I do my best to establish honest and compassionate working relationships with my clients. I use a various methods within treatment that are effective in research and practice. I have significant experience in working with individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship distress. Young children (under 10 years of age) and those who are not able to participate in talk therapy may find better care with other providers.

My Name is Gwen Broyles, I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I also hold a Masters degree in Nursing Education. I am in my 7^th year as a provider, with 20+ yrs. in the psychiatric field as a Registered Nurse. I have recently started my own practice serving the lake area as well as surrounding communities. I worked at Osage Beach Behavioral Hospital for the past 6 yrs. and helped establish that hospital into the successful facility it is today. I have worked with a variety of patients from preadolescents through late adulthood. I started my nursing career in Moberly Mo, on a Medical Surgical floor, worked in Skilled Nursing as well as Telemetry. When my family moved to the Fort Leonard Wood area, I completed my Masters in Nursing Education and taught future nurses as well as worked as a staff nurse. Once completing my Post Masters degree I stayed on as a provider for the above noted hospital. In other areas of my life I am a mother of two and a grandmother of two. I love to travel, hike, and enjoy a day at the lake when able.

I have a Master of Science in Nursing and specialty as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have a diverse background in nursing including 8 years of experience in psychiatry, long-term/skilled nursing, nursing management, ICU, and urgent care services. Aside from this position, I work at Ozark Center in Joplin where I provide inpatient psychiatric medication management and I am the medical director for the ACT-TAY program where I see ages 16-25 with severe psychiatric illness. I provide psychiatric evaluation and referral, medication management (including complex regimens), and psychotherapy for adolescence through older adulthood. I am dedicated to ensuring I provide a non-judgmental, accepting, educational, and therapeutic environment to all of my patients (of diverse backgrounds). I am able to treat and manage a wide range of psychiatric illnesses including but not limited to depression, anxiety, panic disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, addiction, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, ADHD, adjustment disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and general stress. I believe in an approach to mental health that includes both psychology and psychiatry services. My goal as your psychiatric provider is to help you live your best life and be your best person.

Emergency services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help manage your crisis/emergency situation.
If you have a crisis, you can get help 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-494-7355.

Inpatient facility providing intensive and general psychiatric care for the adult population.