The Arc of the Ozarks, Behavioral Health

As mental health challenges rise, The Arc of the Ozarks is leading the way with innovative, personalized treatments for autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more. By combining traditional psychiatric care with cutting-edge therapies, they’re offering new hope to those struggling to find relief.

Personalized Psychiatric Care
The Arc of the Ozarks’ team of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners provides thorough diagnostic evaluations and medication management tailored to each patient.

“We strive to understand the whole person, not just the diagnosis,” said Dr. Kyle John, medical director of The Arc of the Ozarks Autism & Neurodevelopmental Clinic.

A key advancement in their approach is pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing, which helps determine how an individual’s genes affect their response to medications. The GeneSight Psychotropic test guides medication selection, improving effectiveness and reducing side effects.
“Pharmacogenomics helps us personalize treatment and avoid a trial-and-error approach,” explained Dr. Raymund Tan, lead interventional psychiatrist.
Breaking Ground with Interventional Psychiatry
For individuals who haven’t responded to traditional treatments, interventional psychiatry offers innovative solutions targeting brain function directly.

Advanced Treatment Options:
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS): A non-invasive therapy that stimulates deeper areas of the brain to regulate mood and anxiety. FDA-approved for major depressive disorder (MDD), OCD, anxious depression, and smoking cessation.
MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy): The Arc of the Ozarks was the first provider in the state to offer MeRT, an FDA-cleared treatment that customizes brain stimulation based on individual brainwave patterns, treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more.
Esketamine (Spravato): A nasal spray treatment that works with or without an oral antidepressant to rapidly relieve treatment-resistant depression.
Alpha-Stim (Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation): A drug-free treatment that stimulates neurotransmitters, reducing anxiety, insomnia, and pain.

“These treatments help reset the brain, breaking unhelpful patterns and restoring balance,” said Dr. Tan.

A Story of Hope: Kylei’s Journey
Kylei, a full-time college student, has come a long way from her battle with severe depression. At 16, she experienced a suicide attempt and multiple hospitalizations before meeting Dr. John, who referred her to Dr. Tan.

After trying multiple medications with little success, Spravato (esketamine) therapy became a life-changing option.

“Spravato can provide noticeable improvement within hours or days,” Dr. Tan explained. Kylei felt the effects immediately.

“After my first treatment, I felt like myself again,” she said. “I had lost hope, but this treatment changed my life. Dr. Tan never gave up on me.”
Transforming Mental Health Care
By integrating precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, and interventional therapies, The Arc of the Ozarks is reshaping behavioral healthcare. Their commitment to advanced, patient-centered treatment empowers individuals to reclaim their mental wellness and live fuller lives.