Dr. Deborah Stegner, MD

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Address

2355 East Camelback Road Suite 625 Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone

480-535-0363

Hours

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:40 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:40 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:40 PM
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
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AmeriBen
Champ VA
Carelon
Cigna
ComPsych
Contigo Health
DMBA
Devoted Health
EMI Health
The Holman Group
Humana
Magellan Health
Medicare
Meritain Health
Optum
Tricare
TriWest CCN
United Healthcare
University Health Plans
Uprise Health

Dr. Deborah Stegner, MD

Psychiatrist

About Andrew Nichols, NP

Andrew Nichols, NP has over 10 years of healthcare experience spanning both military and civilian nursing. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Andrew brings a sense of community to everything he does, and that same grounded, personal care carries into every patient interaction at Serenity.

Education and Background

Andrew earned his advanced practice degree from Texas State University and pursued specialized training in psychiatric mental health care. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, working as a Critical Care and En Route Care Nurse at Naval Hospital Okinawa and with the 3d Medical Battalion.
He joined Serenity drawn by the practice’s commitment to interventional treatments, including TMS and ketamine therapy, that go beyond conventional options to offer patients real, evidence-based paths forward.

Care Philosophy

Andrew approaches each session by staying present and grounded during even the most difficult moments. He meets every patient with understanding rather than judgment, and with care that is guided by clarity, honesty, and a genuine belief that treatment works best as a collaborative process.

What to Expect

In your first visit, Andrew will take time to understand what has been going on and what matters most to you before anything else. From there, you will build a plan together, one that feels manageable and effective. He listens closely and makes sure nothing important gets missed.

Personal Interests

When Andrew is not with patients, you will likely find him at the gym, reading a book, or practicing mindfulness. His greatest joy, though, is time with his kids, including volunteering at their school where he leads science experiments and happily takes on lunchtime duty.

About Dr. Deborah Stegner, MD

Dr. Deborah Stegner is a licensed, board-certified adult psychiatrist at Serenity Mental Health Centers. With over 17 years of experience, she offers all her patients an understanding and compassionate approach to patient care.

After earning her medical degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2002, Dr. Stegner then completed her residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, specializing in general adult psychiatry. Previous to joining Serenity, she gained valuable experience as an attending in-patient physician at several award-winning hospitals in Denver, Colorado.

Dr. Stegner believes in a patient-centric approach driven by empathy. For a patient to be successful, a strong therapeutic relationship which supports mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellness is paramount to the process of healing, as is active patient collaboration and a commitment to creating change.

Outside of work, Dr. Stegner is the proud mother of two lovely daughters. She enjoys interior design, DIY home projects, spending time with friends and family, and traveling.

Dr. Stegner takes pride in being part of a group which provides the best treatments psychiatry has to offer, including ketamine therapy, TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), and medication management. She looks forward to meeting with new patients to help them take back their lives from mental illness.