
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! Martha Serrano is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner licensed in Arizona, offering in-person and telehealth services from Phoenix. She provides therapy for adults, teens, and seniors, addressing issues like anxiety, ADHD, and depression. Martha is an LGBTQ ally and accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Magellan, Medicare, Optum, and United HealthCare, with options for in-network, out-of-network, and out-of-pocket payments.
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
- Individual Therapy
- Medication Management
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 HealthCare – Arizona
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-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.