Hello! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, evidenced-based natural alternatives and supplements, genetic and laboratory testing, and home delivery of medication. I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing and a Post-master’s specialty as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Washburn University. I was raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, and while attending my undergraduate nursing program at UNC Wilmington, I learned I wanted to dedicate my career to mental healthcare. Since then, I have enjoyed 25 years of psychiatric nursing experience providing compassionate care.
Our first meeting will be a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation (around 60 minutes). A psychiatric evaluation is important to diagnose problems that will be the target for treatment. We will review your medical and psychiatric history and other relevant information. It is important to rule out any physical conditions that may be causing your symptoms. My goal is to provide a safe place to get to know you, formulate a diagnosis and together, create a plan individualized to your needs.
Above all, I value the therapeutic relationship. My friendly, down-to-earth demeanor will put you at ease and allow us to progress more efficiently in reaching your goals. We will both value our alliance while leveraging my extensive experience in the field. My background includes working in the inpatient psychiatric setting, where I participated in and led research to improve outcomes published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. I consult nationally and am a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
I believe in collaboration, self-efficacy, and the therapeutic alliance. My ideal patients are ready to partner for peace of mind, are comfortable with virtual visits and enjoy a knowledgeable, strong, empathetic provider who puts them and their unique circumstances at the center of care.
Supportive
Supportive therapy is rooted in empathy and offers patients a safe and relaxing environment where practical tools, support, and encouragement are used to achieve goals and increase functional abilities.
3 ratings with written reviews
August 12, 2025
First impressions were great, very friendly and open. Feel very comfortable talking to Amanda.
June 4, 2025
She was very helpful, patient and well informed We feel that she is definately looking out for our famil's best interests
March 26, 2025
She takes away the stigma that something is wrong with me because of the depression and anxiety. She listens and cares!!