Martha (Betsy) Serrano
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Mission: To help people live their best life while supporting their physical and mental health needs. I understand we are all unique with our own needs.
I am looking forward to meeting you. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner servicing outpatient needs. I am compassionate and use a holistic approach to patient care. I have worked in acute care facilities and outpatient in almost every nursing specialty. I understand that each patient has their own unique needs and tailor care specific to you. You will be treated with respect, dignity, and empathy in a kind, nonjudgmental manner. My Mission is help you live your best possible life!
Practice hours (MST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Substance use
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Pain
- Cognitive Functioning
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Drug Use
- Eating Concerns
- Gambling Concerns
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Insomnia
- Learning Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Medication Concerns
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Individual Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Communication
- Virtual remote interpreter (VRI)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $250per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
- Cigna – Arizona
- Magellan – Arizona
- Medicare – Arizona
- Optum – Arizona
- United Health Care – Arizona
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Nurse practitioner
Arizona Board of Nursing
283007, Arizona
Certificates
X-waiver
Drug Enforcement agency
Extended training in the use of Suboxone for opioid use disorder.
Education
Arizona State University
BS (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), 2017
I studied Nursing.
Walden University
MS (Master of Science in Nursing), 2022
Emphasis in Psychiatry across the lifespan.