Headlight Mental Healthcare

You deserve care
that sees you.

Evidence-based psychiatric treatment, compassionate listening, and a genuine partnership — from a provider who treats the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

20+
Years of Experience
PMHNP-BC
Board Certified
CAS
Certified Autism Specialist
LGBTQ+
Affirming Care
Telehealth
Available Statewide

Private pay · Superbill provided for out-of-network reimbursement · Curious about cost? See insurance & pricing ↓

Psychology Today

A Real Partnership

Treatment is something we build together, not something done to you.

You've been carrying something heavy. You've likely tried explaining it to people who nodded but didn't quite get it. Matthew Laird has spent 20+ years learning to actually listen — and then doing something useful about what he hears.

As a Certified Autism Specialist, he understands the nuance of neurodivergent presentations that other providers miss. As an LGBTQ+ affirming provider, he creates a space where you don't have to translate yourself. And as a clinician with two decades of experience, he knows which tools actually work.

Meet Matthew
Matthew Laird, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, smiling in a clinical office setting

What We Offer

Evidence-Based Care

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management delivered with warmth, evidence, and deep respect for your experience.

Psychiatric Evaluation

Comprehensive assessment of your mental health history, symptoms, and goals to build a treatment plan that actually fits your life.

Medication Management

Thoughtful prescribing, ongoing monitoring, and collaborative adjustments based on how you're actually doing — not just numbers.

ADHD & Autism Evaluation

Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation with evidence-based tools, including Creyos assessments, to clarify next steps with confidence.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Reaching out is the hardest part. We make the rest easy — same-week appointments, straightforward intake, and a provider who answers his own messages.