With over a decade of experience as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Becka Pogoda has dedicated herself to the mental health needs of adults and more specifically the perinatal population. Her passion for supporting individuals during the journey of conception, pregnancy, and the postpartum period is complemented by her certification in perinatal mental health care through Postpartum Support International. Becka believes in the importance of the emotional well-being of the family system, and she enjoys collaborating with all parents and caregivers.

In 2017, Becka established her private practice, focusing on adults and the perinatal population. Before this, she gained valuable experience at a community mental health center with offices in Bozeman and Livingston. Becka also spent eight years at Montana State University, where she served as the Program Lead for the Psychiatric Mental Health Doctor of Nursing Practice program teaching multiple courses focusing on psychopharmacology, mental illness assessment, ethics/law in nursing, and the APRN role.

Earlier in her nursing career, Becka specialized in the care of children and adolescents in an inpatient medical, surgical, and psychiatric stabilization unit at The Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children in Denver, CO. She began her journey in nursing as a certified nursing assistant while pursuing her education.

Outside of her professional life, Becka cherishes time with her husband, son, and their Australian Shepherd, Juniper. She enjoys skiing, camping, fishing, watercolor painting, and reading.

Fun fact: Becka is a proud third-generation nurse.

Education:

• Master’s in nursing (Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Practice)
  University of Colorado, 2013

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Minor in Psychology)
  University of New Hampshire, 2008

Licenses & Certifications:

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center

• Perinatal Mental Health Certification, Postpartum Support International

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with prescriptive authority, Montana

• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License, United States Department of Justice