Nicholas Eisemann-Astone
(He/Him/His)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management. LGBTQ+, Sex Positive, Poly & Kink affirming.
At Cactus Garden Mental Health Services, LLC, our mission is to provide compassionate, inclusive and affirming mental health care to our clients. We believe in a holistic approach to mental health that fosters autonomy and respect for each individual and work closely with our patients to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs. About Me: I have 15 years of diverse healthcare experience serving clients in both hospital and community-based settings. I've completed two bachelor's degrees in psychology and nursing, as well as a master's degree in nursing and a post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. My personal and professional experience with mental health care has led me to become a fierce advocate for those with mental illness. I am passionate about mental health and providing compassionate, non-judgmental, affirming and evidence-based care.
Practice hours (MST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Manic episodes
- Severe depression
- Self-harming behavior
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Altered mental status or delirium
- Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
- Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
- Suicide attempt
- Eating disorders
- Substance use
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Depression
- Drug Use
- Gender Identity
- Hoarding
- Insomnia
- Medication Concerns
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Polyamorous relationship
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Schizoaffective
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Medication Management
Treatments
- Mindfulness Training
- Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Medication Management
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Emotional support animals allowed
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$100 — $175per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Arizona
- All Savers UHC – Arizona
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
- Cigna – Arizona
- Optum – Arizona
- Oscar Health – Arizona
- Oxford Life – Arizona
- Tricare West – Arizona
- United Health Care – Arizona
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
- Other
Credentials
Licenses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Arizona Board of Nursing
226243, Arizona
Certificates
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Board Certified
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC_
Education
Wilkes University
MS (Master of Science in Nursing), 2023
Post-Graduate Certification - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
MS (Master of Science in Nursing), 2020
Nursing Leadership and Management
Molloy University
BS (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), 2017
Barbara H Hagen School of Nursing
Molloy University
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2012
B.S - Psychology