Your Anchor in Mental Health:
Personalized, Evidence-Based Psychiatric Care with a Modern Approach
We’re here to help.
How It All Started
Mind Anchor Psychiatry was born from a simple yet powerful belief: mental health care should be accessible, personalized, and rooted in trust. After years in both critical care and psychiatric settings, founder Garrett Jefferies saw firsthand how disconnected and rushed mental health treatment could feel and he wanted to change that.
Mind Anchor has evolved to offer cutting-edge treatments like ketamine therapy and Spravato®, especially for those struggling with treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other chronic illnesses. At its core, Mind Anchor is about supporting your long-term mental wellness with the tools that actually work for you–whether that’s medication, lifestyle change, or breakthrough therapies like ketamine.
About Garrett Jefferies, PMHNP-BC
Garrett Jefferies is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a diverse clinical background and a deeply human approach to care. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, home to one of the top psychiatric nurse practitioner programs in the country, Garrett brings academic excellence together with real-world compassion.
Before founding Mind Anchor Psychiatry, Garrett worked as an ICU nurse at the University of Utah Hospital, where he cared for critically ill patients during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. He specialized in neurological critical care, treating patients with brain injuries, seizures, strokes, and post-surgical recovery. This high-pressure experience shaped his ability to stay calm, present, and focused in complex clinical situations—and ultimately led him to pursue a deeper calling in mental health.
“Maybe you’ve tried working with a psychiatrist before and it didn’t work out. Or maybe you’ve been doing okay on medications but always thought you’d eventually adjust them—or even come off of them. I’m here to help you navigate that journey with clarity and care.”
Garrett is passionate about using evidence-based practices and innovative therapies like ketamine to support sustainable healing. He believes in treating the whole person—mind, body, and lifestyle—and that meaningful progress happens when care is tailored to fit your unique needs.
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Vanderbilt University: Master’s of Science in Nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
Brigham Young University - Idaho: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Someone who understands.
More Than A Provider
Outside of work, Garrett enjoys hiking, learning new skills, and composing music on the guitar. He and his wife stay busy raising two young kids and embracing the chaos and joy of family life.
Fun fact: Garrett has worked as a hula dancer, a school bus driver, and a security guard—life experience that makes him both approachable and relatable to clients from all walks of life.
His wide-ranging background makes him especially attuned to the many ways mental health can impact (and be impacted by) our everyday lives, relationships, and routines.
There’s always hope. There’s always a way.
It’s All About Balance
Mental health issues often arise when we are out of balance. This is often not in our control and sometimes we need help. That’s okay. We’re here to help you get back to a stable place and then help you figure out the balance once again.
Why Patients Choose Mind Anchor
Ketamine Therapy
Each session is thoughtfully tailored, trauma-informed, and backed by clinical expertise. We combine the latest in psychiatric innovation with compassionate, real-world care
Insurance Options
We accept most insurance plans for psychiatric care and offer insurance-covered treatments, including FDA-approved therapies like Spravato®.
Lifestyle-Based Support
Care that goes beyond medication—supporting your mental health through sleep, nutrition, movement, and sustainable habits. Sessions are also available virtually, to support your lifestyle.