Dustin Nowaskie, MD

Virtual LGBTQ+
Affirming Psychiatry

Supporting Clients in California and Indiana

Experience a new dimension of affirming mental health. I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatrist dedicated to crafting sustainable, holistic, and personalized treatment plans that nurture your mental health. My mission is to assist you in achieving your aspirations through a compassionate, ever-evolving, and efficient approach. Recognizing that you are more than a diagnosis, I provide care that not only offers understanding and a path forward but also opens doors to healing and recovery. I offer adult psychiatry services via telehealth for patients in Indiana and California. I look forward to supporting your healthcare journey.

I'm Here for You

Discover a comprehensive range of services, thoughtfully tailored to meet your unique mental health needs, guided by my mission to provide sustainable, holistic, and compassionate care on your journey towards achieving your goals.

What Clients are Saying

  • "I want to acknowledge Dr. Dustin Nowaskie. They provided me with exemplary care. I felt seen, heard, and affirmed during our appointments. Further, Dr. Nowaskie made themself available and accessible for me to be successful during my first few weeks of graduate school. Dr. Nowaskie positively influenced my well-being and success."
  • "Dr. Nowaskie was a great psychiatrist for me these past couple months. They were very kind and sympathetic of my concerns and what I was going through, and I really appreciated their help in getting me set up with a medication and ensuring that I felt comfortable taking it. I could see my mood and health improving quite a lot over the past couple months, and I owe a lot to Dr. Nowaskie for my improvement in health."
  • "Dr. Nowaskie has been a great help in my mental health journey! I appreciate their attention to my concerns and overall commitment to helping me feel my best. They showed much care and compassion at each and every appointment, and I definitely feel that all of my reasons for scheduling our initial appointment have been addressed and resolved."
  • "I had high anxiety that was interfering with my everyday life, and I had never been on any medication or sought help. I was a bit nervous to even start medication, however Dr. Nowaskie made this process very smooth. I felt very supported and I could see myself throughout our sessions begin to improve. They made sure to follow through with me when I was transitioning onto higher dosages, always giving me alternatives and insight to find where I would feel most comfortable. I cannot thank Dr. Nowaskie enough for their assistance and guidance."
  • “Dr. Nowaskie was great since day one. They have a great approach in getting to know their patients and understands the patient holistically. Dr. Nowaskie was able to understand and assist me with my symptoms and provide the right resources. Thank you, Dr. Nowaskie, for being a great professional.”
  • "I appreciate Dr. Nowaskie's consideration and insight into my life. They have made a positive impact and left me feeling prepared for any upcoming challenges."
  • "Dr. Nowaskie is a great provider and cared a lot about me and my case. They worked with me on what I needed."
  • "I have been working with Dr. Nowaskie for a few months who has been so attentive to my mental health concerns. What I like most is that Dr. Nowaskie has a collaborative approach to my treatment plan and incorporates my feedback every time. In a short amount of time, I have felt my anxiety become more stable."
  • "Dr. Nowaskie is excellent. They have helped me so much in so many ways. When I first met with them, I was struggling with anxiety, but thanks to them I am much better at managing my anxiety and have a much more positive outlook on life!"
  • "I've been receiving psychiatric care and evaluation for my first time from Dr. Nowaskie. My conditions/experience with mental health work have many layers to them, and I can definitely say that Dr. Nowaskie has been one of the best mental health professionals I've seen. Not only were they entirely understanding of my situation and let me address concerns, but also provided great advice and care as I went under a different psychiatrist's care."
  • "Dr. Nowaskie was incredibly kind. I was nervous about the process of exploring medication to address depression symptoms. They made the process very comfortable and clear."

About Dr. Dustin

Dr. Dustin is a queer, nonbinary psychiatrist who is making waves in the world of LGBTQ+ healthcare. With a deep personal identification and a strong civic commitment, they have dedicated their career to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals. As the Founder and President of OutCare Health, a national nonprofit LGBTQ+ health equity organization, Dr. Dustin is at the forefront of providing access to vital LGBTQ+ information, resources, programming, mentorship, training, research, and affirming care for millions across the country.

With an academic background as a Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Southern California and a Gold Humanism Honor Scholar of the Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Dustin's clinical and philanthropic work has earned them numerous national accolades, and their passion for diversity and inclusion has been recognized through awards from esteemed organizations such as the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, American Medical Association, Tylenol Future Care Foundation, Gamma Mu Foundation, AGLP, WPATH, and NOGLSTP.

Driven by a passion for creating lasting social and public health change for LGBTQ+ people, Dr. Dustin is committed to harnessing their expertise to serve you better. With unwavering dedication and visionary leadership, they are transforming the landscape of LGBTQ+ mental health care, ensuring that their services promote health equity and champion a more inclusive and affirming healthcare system tailored to your unique needs.