Amy Hardt

Hi, I'm Amy - a psychiatric nurse practitioner based in Massachusetts, licensed to diagnose and treat mental health disorders. The primary goal I have as a provider is to listen to what patients say about their own experiences and treatment priorities. I offer medication management services along with holistic, therapeutic mental health support when appropriate. Quality health care is what happens when you combine compassion with a strong knowledge base and reliable access to services. My clinical experience includes 2+ years in private practice and as a prescriber for a busy community mental health clinic, plus 7 years as a psychiatric nurse in a long-term residential facility and community nurse leader during COVID. Prior to entering the medical field, I spent nearly 20 years as an applied anthropologist, researching and developing resources to improve public health outcomes around the U.S. and overseas.

Before becoming a psychiatric nurse, I spent 20 years as a health educator and public health researcher in the U.S. and overseas.

The through line of my work has always been a focus on reducing barriers to health access for everyone, especially stigmatized and under-resourced communities, and that remains very important to me. I offer a flexible approach to mental health care by scheduling follow-up appointments based on actual patient need and preference, not based on my bottom line. Also, I offer appointment times that work around most people's schedules, such as early mornings, late afternoons/evenings and Saturdays. In my free time I try to keep up with the latest research findings and work on building deeper connections through community engagement, gardening and other outdoor activities, and yoga/meditation practice. As a health care provider who aims to help patients improve their well-being, walking my own talk is key.