Hello!  I am Dr. Jim Payton and I am a fellowship trained and board certified child and adult psychiatrist and I have helped children, adolescents and their families, as well as adults, for over 40 years.  

Also in our offices are:

Dr. Betsy Biggers is a psychotherapist and Licensed Professional Counselor.  You can read more about Dr. Biggers by clicking here or on the STAFF TAB of this website.  

Dr. Michael Finch who is also a board certified child and adult psychiatrist.  You can read more about Dr. Finch on the STAFF TAB of this website.

I am fortunate to have Robin Cline supporting me. Robin, my front office manager, has been with me for many years and is an important support for my patients as she is always happy to answer questions and provide reassurance.  It is comforting for our patients to call our office and actually talk to someone who they know.  We can usually schedule an initial appointment for someone within two weeks and often in one week.  Also, we try to have answers to your questions the same day that you call and to have medication refills ready by the next day.  Our offices are in a home like setting that we hope is comfortable for our patients.  

I decided to stop treating children and adolescents on the Mission Hospital System Copestone Inpatient Adolescent and Child Programs.  I have valued this experience and yet now want to put more time into helping reduce the stress that seems to be increasing so rapidly in the world. For this reason I have a create and am devoting more time to a blog that you can access by clicking here: Dr. Payton's Blog. 

Unfortunatelly I have opted out and do not accept Medicare insurance. Medicare patients will be private pay and cannot file for reimbursement from Medicare.

Also, I am offering a wellness plan for each person who comes to me for help. This wellness plan will indicate my recommendations for medications, stress reducing techniques, the frequency of our meetings together and the amount of time for each appointment. I promise to work very hard with you to help you decrease your stress level to a much more manageable level. My expectation for each of you is that you will have significant relief from your symptoms within three months. I believe that allowing me to help you is making an investment in your health and wellness.