Medically reviewed by Gabriela Asturias, MD on May 23, 2025Psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) combine the medical expertise of psychiatry with the holistic, patient-centered approach of nursing. They can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide brief, supportive therapy—making them a strong option if you need both medication management and counseling. Their services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance plans, and their cash rates are typically lower than those of psychiatrists, with many offering sliding scale fees.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
486 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, Illinois 60440
Ada Wang is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Bolingbrook, Illinois. They treat Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Body Image.
The best of mental healthcare in one place. At Geode, we combine full-spectrum psychiatry and talk therapy to better meet changing patient needs.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse
2000 South Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida 33133
Yi Duan Low is a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Miami, Florida and has been in practice for 12 years. They treat Sleep Concerns, Career, Suicidal Ideation.
Peace of Mind is your Birthright! You do not have to suffer alone.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Remote only
Alicia Battles is a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 3 years. They treat Social Anxiety, Depression, Academic Concerns.
ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD? I work with college students across MA. Easy, virtual med management that fits into your busy campus life.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
8700 East Vista Bonita Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Kelly Maurer FNP-PMHNP-BC is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Scottsdale, Arizona and has been in practice for 6 years. They treat Drug Use, Sleep Concerns, Anxiety.
Offering Psychiatric & Substance Use Evaluations as well as Medication Management & MAT. Empathy & Compassion go into evaluating all mental illness.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
2455 Dean Street, St. Charles, Illinois 60175
Grace Roxas is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in St. Charles, Illinois. They treat Panic, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Alcohol Use.
The best of mental healthcare in one place. At Geode, we combine full-spectrum psychiatry and talk therapy to better meet changing patient needs.
Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist
Remote only
Jewelle Robinson is a Nurse Practitioner in undefined, undefined. They treat Phobia, Depression, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Jewelle Robinson is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and specializes in providing compassionate and evidence-based care.
If it matters to you, then it matters. There’s no hierarchy of problems in therapy—your inner experience is always valid.
A psychiatric nurse practitioner (formally, a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC) is an advanced practice registered nurse who:
Unlike a general psychiatric nurse (an RN working on an inpatient unit, for example), a PMHNP can evaluate, diagnose, prescribe medication, and deliver psychotherapy—often serving as the sole mental-health prescriber in community clinics, primary-care offices, or virtual platforms.
| Milestone | National standard | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate degree | Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a PMHNP focus, accredited by CCNE or ACEN | Guarantees coursework in neurobiology, psychopharmacology, and therapy modalities. |
| National exam | ANCC PMHNP-BC (175 questions) | Confirms baseline competence in assessment, diagnosis, and management. |
| License & renewal | State APRN license; ANCC credential renews every 5 years with 75 CE hours, 25 in pharmacology | Ensures up-to-date practice. |
Every state gives NPs prescriptive authority; 28 states and D.C. now grant full practice authority (FPA), meaning PMHNPs can practice independently without physician oversight.
Check your state board’s website before booking; the title is the same, but the legal latitude differs.
If you live in a restricted state but travel to—or physically sit in—an FPA state during a telehealth visit, the NP may treat you under the FPA state’s rules. Always confirm where you must be located for each session.
Only four states (DE, ND, SD, UT) have enacted the APRN Compact so far; seven are needed for activation. When live, it will let a licensed mental health nurse practitioner hold one multistate license, simplifying regional telehealth.
Until then, your NP must have a separate license (or telehealth waiver) in your state to provide care—critical when searching for an online psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Most PMHNPs see patients every 2–12 weeks for medication follow-up, supplementing—but not replacing—weekly talk therapy from a counselor or psychologist.
| Setting | What to expect | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Community clinic / FQHC | Sliding-scale fees; integrated primary care | Medicaid nearly always accepted |
| Hospital or IOP | Med management plus group therapy | Covered as part of facility fee |
| Private practice | 30–60 min visits; often hybrid | Commercial insurance or self-pay |
| Telehealth platform | Video visits; 50-state networks of online psychiatric nurse practitioners | Check if platform ships meds; verify state licensure |
Tele-NPs now deliver more than 25 percent of outpatient psychiatric visits, according to 2024 Medicare claims data (CMS).
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