Compassionate Care.

Holistic Healing.

Innovative Solutions.

Holistic Approach to Mental Health

At Autumn Leaves Psychiatry, we believe that true mental wellness goes beyond symptoms. Our care considers your unique cultural background, age, genetics, gender, socioeconomic status, and environment—treating the whole person, not just the condition.

Compassionate Expertise You Can Trust

With years of nursing and psychiatric experience, our team combines advanced evidence-based practices with a deep commitment to empathy, morality, and ethical care. Every treatment plan is tailored to empower you on your journey to wellness.

Innovative and Inclusive Care

From medication management to cutting-edge therapies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Spravato Esketamine, we integrate modern innovations with time-tested approaches. Our inclusive environment ensures every individual feels seen, valued, and supported.

Why Choose Autumn Leaves Psychiatry?

At Autumn Leaves Psychiatry, we believe that medication management combined with therapy is the gold standard in treating mental health disorders. Therapy is highly encouraged for our patients because medication alone is just one component of the puzzle. We pride ourselves on being honest and straightforward with your care. If we feel that therapy is the principal treatment for you, we will tell you so. We are mindful that some disorders require lifelong medication management, and we will be here to help you every step of the way. We believe in viewing the person as a whole, taking into account the environment that they live in, the traumas they have endured, and lack of support as part of their complexities.

Mental health encompasses your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how you think, feel, and interact with the world. Our psychiatrist in Idaho Falls recognizes that mental health and physical health are deeply interconnected.

Idaho Falls pyschiatrist

Meet Merjurie!

Merjurie Ricklefs is a Board Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Merjurie Ricklefs, with her expertise and dedication, ensures every patient receives the best care possible.

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Experience the modern treatment impacting thousands of individuals throughout the United States. As of 2008, the FDA approved Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat depression symptoms without the use of antidepressants.

Success rates exceed 70% of all patients claiming “significant relief” from their symptoms after treatment. Join the many finding newfound comfort by getting a free consultation from Autumn Leaves Psychiatry.

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Spravato Eskatamine

We offer Spravato (esketamine) therapy, a breakthrough treatment for patients struggling with treatment-resistant depression. Unlike traditional antidepressants, Spravato works quickly, often providing noticeable relief within hours to days, giving hope to those who haven’t found success with other therapies.

Meet Our Providers

Our team includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and mental health professionals with advanced degrees from institutions like Idaho State University. Together, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to Idaho Falls.

Testimonials

  • Merjurie has been the most helpful and insightful therapist I have had to date. She has the drive to help those that need it and is really good at working with you to make sure you’re heard and taken care of. It’s really nice to have a therapist that can provide therapy and medication management so you only have to talk to one person instead of relaying everything to multiple people at once. I’ve been able to feel completely comfortable bringing things up that I was never able to in the past, so I definitely recommend working with her.

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    P. C.
  • I'm a relatively new patient of Merjurie's. Autumn Leaves was recommended to my by my primary provider after I told her that I was unhappy with the psychiatrist I was seeing.I immediately felt a connection with Merjurie. After only a few sessions, I feel like she understands and knows me better than my last doctor did after seeing me for months.I also like the fact that she serves as both my psychologist and psychiatrist. By learning more about me through counseling, she's better able to prescribe and regulate my medications.I'm really happy that I've found someone that cares about me and hears what I'm saying.

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    L. J.
  • Merjurie has been compassionate and eager to make sure I get the care I need, I feel heard and supported! Highly recommend!!

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    W. Y.
  • Sarah and Merjurie are great. The best counselor and doctor I've had in about 10 years of treatment. It's a small office so it's easy to relax too!

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    J. L.
  • Merjurie has been amazing. She is very insightful and caring. Highly recommend.

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    L
  • New psychiatric clinic in Idaho Falls. Great location.

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    M. T.
  • Everyone here is here incredible!!! Highly recommended.

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    E. M.
  • The Autumn Leaves staff are very professional loving caring and kind. We couldn’t ask for a better therapist!

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    D. C.
  • She is so kind! And willing to help! Always checking up on me! The best DR. I have had. I am so lucky to have found her!

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    J. W.

Addressing Common Questions

Let’s Start Your Journey to Wellness

If you’re looking for the best psychiatrist in Idaho Falls, our team is here to support you. From psychological evaluations to medication management, we provide comprehensive psychiatric care. Whether you’re managing anxiety disorders, personality disorders, or behavior issues, we’re here to help.

Ready to take the next step? Our team at Autumn Leaves Psychiatry is here to listen, guide, and support you. Reach out today to schedule an appointment or ask any questions—your mental health matters.

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