Psychiatrist

Dr. McDermott graduated from St. Joseph University with his bachelor’s degree in Biology and minor in Philosophy. After completing his primary medical education at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1992, Dr. McDermott continued on to complete his residency in General Adult Psychiatry at the Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute in 1995. During residency, Dr. McDermott was appointed as a Chief Resident and received an award in medical student education. After completing residency in 1995, Dr. McDermott moved to Chico and opened a private practice. Dr. McDermott has been continuously licensed in good standing in California since 1995 and has acted as a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2000. Dr. McDermott is an active member of the medical staff at Enloe Medical Center and regularly participates in duties at Enloe Behavioral Health.

Concurrent to his private practice, Dr. McDermott has been involved with other agencies in Butte County as well. For several years, he functioned as a clinician and medical reviewer for Butte County Behavioral Health as well as Psychiatric Medical Director for North State Home Health and Addus Home Health consecutively over a 15 year period, and interim Medical Director at Enloe Behavioral Health. On occasion, Dr. McDermott has participated in lectures to both community and professional audiences as a Chico psychiatrist. More recently, he has been focusing on developing his private practice to better serve his patients and the surrounding community. With this goal in mind, Dr. McDermott has added additional practitioners to his practice.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Ivan Gossage was born, raised, and educated in rural Northern California. He graduated from Chico State in 2005 with a Bachelors of Arts degree in philosophy, with minors in Ethics and Religious Studies. This education spurred an interest in psychology, so when he pursued nursing as a career path, he naturally gravitated towards psychiatric nursing.

After gaining an Associate’s degree in nursing at Feather River College, and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing at Chico State while working primarily at Butte County Behavioral Health, he continued on to get his Master’s degree in nursing while working at Enloe Behavioral Health. He has been a part of and has had good standing with the mental healthcare community in Butte County for almost 15 years and he is accredited as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

While recognizing that psychopharmacology is an integral aspect of psychiatric treatment, Ivan embraces a holistic approach to psychiatric care in general, with consideration for all of the factors that pertain to mental health, including behavioral patterns, social/cultural contexts, family dynamics, and spiritual connections. While adhering to ethical and legal considerations, attending to evidence-based practice with regard to treatment and safety, and maintaining therapeutic boundaries, Ivan places a high value on patient autonomy, as well as transparency between patient and provider.

Office Manager

Nancy was raised in Paradise. She has been working in healthcare since 1986 and moved quickly into a supervisory position and in due course into management. She has been with our practice since 2008.

Nancy has successfully managed multiple specialties including Urgent Care, Family Practice, and ENT. Her favorite specialty is psychiatry, where her personality and demeanor work very well.

Nancy loves to help people and moves through the multitude of problems that arise with apparent ease. Her strengths include excellent communication skills, transparency, accurate accounting, and the ability to explain complex issues such as insurance in a meaningful and understandable way.

Nancy values moral and ethical ideals. Accuracy is very important to her. She is a great liaison between the patient and the providers and builds relationships with our staff and visitors.

Office Staff

Lily joined our team in 2023, bringing a solid foundation in psychology with an AA degree from Butte College. Certified in TMS and skilled in administering ketamine therapy, Lily plays a crucial role in both front office operations and delivering treatments to patients. Her detail-oriented approach ensures precision in her work, while her compassionate demeanor creates a supportive and empathetic environment for our patients. Known for her dedication and excellent organizational skills, Lily enhances our practice with her commitment to providing high-quality care and efficient administrative support.

TMS Technician

Kristal graduated with her Medical Assistant degree from Brightwood College before joining our team in 2023. She is our primary certified TMS technician, with experience in administering ketamine treatments. Additionally, she plays a crucial role in administrative support, contributing to the smooth and efficient functioning of our practice. Passionate about supporting our patients through their treatment journeys, Kristal values building sincere and genuine connections with each individual. Known for her light-heartedness, compassion, and genuine nature, she enriches our practice by blending her technical expertise with a warm and empathetic approach, creating a positive and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Office Staff

Leah joined our team in April of 2022, and enriches our team with her background in philosophy and communications from Butte College. While being TMS certified, Leah focuses on ketamine treatments, blending her technical expertise with a compassionate approach. In addition to treatments, she manages front office duties with professionalism and skill. Known for her kindness, effective communication, creativity, and directness, Leah enhances our practice by fostering a supportive environment and ensuring smooth administrative operations.