You deserve psychiatric care that asks better questions.
You are more than a diagnosis.
At Untamed Iona, we combine therapy, medication management, thoughtful deprescribing, and functional and integrative psychiatry to understand the why behind your symptoms.
Because sometimes anxiety, depression, insomnia, and cognitive changes aren't just mental health conditions—they're part of a much bigger picture.
We believe treatment should answer one question:
Why is this happening?
For some people, the answer is primarily psychological.
For others, biology plays a significant role.
Often, it's both.
Our approach integrates traditional psychiatry with psychotherapy and functional medicine principles to understand the full picture before creating a personalized treatment plan.
We combine functional, integrative, and traditional psychiatry.
So, what does that look like?
Functional psychiatry-
Looks for biological, evidence-based root causes for your symptoms. By finding a cause, we can create real recovery.
Integrative psychiatry-
Looks at the whole person wellness. You are unique and unrepeatable. Your treatment should also be.
Traditional psychiatry-
We haven’t thrown away our prescription pad. When needed, we tap into the benefits pharmaceuticals offer.
Many of our patients come to us after years of feeling unheard.
Conditions such as Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), mold illness, Lyme disease, and Long COVID may contribute to symptoms including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, cognitive dysfunction, irritability, and emotional overwhelm.
While not every mental health concern is caused by an underlying medical condition, we believe these possibilities deserve thoughtful consideration rather than dismissal.
Our team understands the complex relationship between the brain, immune system, nervous system, hormones, and emotional health.
Our Services
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Mental health does not exist in isolation.
We consider factors that may influence psychiatric symptoms, including:
Hormonal health
Sleep quality
Nutrition
Nervous system regulation
Chronic inflammation
Environmental Exposures
Tick-borne illness
Immune function
Chronic medical illness
Lifestyle factors
Stress and trauma
Our goal is to identify and address contributing factors whenever possible while providing evidence-based psychiatric care.
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Medication can be life-changing when thoughtfully prescribed. We take time to understand your history, goals, previous medication experiences, and preferences before recommending treatment.
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Not everyone needs more medication.
When clinically appropriate, we help patients safely reduce unnecessary psychiatric medications through a personalized, medically supervised deprescribing process.
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Our psychiatric providers don't simply prescribe medication—they also provide psychotherapy during your visits when appropriate.
This integrated model allows treatment plans to evolve naturally as we work together to improve emotional well-being, resilience, and long-term health.
We get it.
You can't stop worrying.
You feel emotionally numb.
You don't recognize yourself anymore.
You can't focus.
You dread mornings.
You're exhausted despite sleeping.
You're constantly overwhelmed.
You feel like you're barely surviving.
You don’t feel your meds are helping.
You are losing hope.
We treat-
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Attention-related disorders like ADHD
PTSD & Trauma
OCD
Insomnia
Burnout
Grief
Adjustment Disorders
Stress-Related Conditions
States we currently serve.
Psychiatric medication management and therapy are currently available via telehealth for adults located in:
Arizona
New Mexico
Nevada
Minnesota
Patients seeking CIRS, mold illness, Lyme disease, Long COVID, or erythromelalgia services may be eligible for additional nationwide programs outside of psychiatric care.
What to expect-
Your care begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation designed to understand your symptoms, history, medical background, treatment goals, and the factors that may be contributing to your mental health.
Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan that may include therapy, medication management, deprescribing, lifestyle interventions, or collaboration with other members of your healthcare team.
Our goal isn't simply symptom reduction.
It's helping you build a healthier, more resilient life.
Whether you're looking for a fresh perspective after years of unsuccessful treatment or seeking a provider who understands the connection between mental and physical health, we're here to help.
We look forward to partnering with you on your path toward healing.
Our goal isn't simply symptom reduction.
It's helping you reclaim the life your symptoms have taken from you.
You Deserve Psychiatric Care That Sees the Whole You.
Not just your diagnosis.
Not just your symptoms.
Not just another medication.
At Untamed Iona, we recognize that anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, OCD, insomnia, and emotional overwhelm don't happen in a vacuum. They're shaped by your biology, your experiences, your relationships, and—sometimes—your chronic illness.
You may be in the right place if...
✓ You want to understand why you're struggling—not just cover up symptoms.
✓ You want a provider who listens before reaching for the prescription pad.
✓ You value therapy and medication as complementary tools, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
✓ You want care that helps you heal, function, and reclaim your life.
If you've spent years searching for answers, we'd be honored to help you take the next step toward healing.
Founded by Dr. Lauren Sparks
Functional • Integrative • Traditional Psychiatry
Specializing in root-cause, chronic illness healing
“I trained in functional and integrative ways of working and am an expert in environmental root causes, because these were the things that shifted the needle in my own disease process.”
-Dr. Lauren Sparks
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