Erika Steinbauer
(She/Her/Hers)
Physician Assistant
I am a PA with advanced training in Psychiatry (CAQ-Psych), committed to delivering compassionate, holistic, and collaborative care to all people.
Have you ever felt rushed through a mental health visit? Have you ever felt like "just" a diagnosis or collection of symptoms? You are more than that: You are a complex and whole human being and you have a right to be seen. I am committed to establishing a deep level of trust with each client, which I hope will serve as the foundation for our therapeutic alliance. I take the time to get to know each of my patients, understanding their individual experiences and needs, and working with them to develop effective strategies for managing their mental health. I believe that medication, along with therapy, can be a life-changing tool in moving toward mental wellness. I provide patients with medication management while frequently checking in on sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and social support. My approach is warm and welcoming, and my patients often leave sessions feeling heard and hopeful. I wholeheartedly believe medication can be helpful for mental wellness, but medications are rarely the full solution. As we discuss medication (and non-medication) options, I promise to work with you, as you are as much a part of your solution as I am.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Altered mental status or delirium
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Compulsive Exercise
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Medication Concerns
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Postpartum Depression
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Little people
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People seeking asylum
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Medication Management
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Medication Management
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Anthem – Wisconsin
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Wisconsin
- Dean Health Plan – Wisconsin
- Group Health Cooperative (GHC) – Wisconsin
- Quartz – Wisconsin
- Out-of-pocket
- Single case agreement
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Physician Assistant
NCCPA
5818-23, Wisconsin
Certificates
Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry
NCCPA
Advanced speciality training in Psychiatry and medication management.
Education
University of Wisconsin Madison
MS (Master of Science in Physical Assistant Studies), 2022