Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Medication Management and 2 more.
Welcome! I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. I have sixteen years' experience working in the specialty of mental health. Mental health challenges have the potential to hold us back from our responsibilities, life fulfillments and looking towards the future. We have all been there. But the good thing is that you don't have to stay there! I specialize in mental health diagnosing medication management and therapy. You can expect a warm, non-judgmental environment and client centered treatment where we will work together to get you back to being you. My goal in your treatment is to help you to reach and maintain your optimum level of mental health to live the life that you desire.
In our first session together, we will start with a brief introduction, review your intake information and then dive into the specific challenges you are currently experiencing. We will then discuss treatment modalities and create a treatment plan specific to your needs.
Having worked with individuals with mental health challenges for over sixteen years, I have found that the best gift to the success in treatment is a supportive provider, who actively listens and provides a safe non-judgmental environment for the client to grow and improve their mental health.
I enjoy working with clients in their young adult years to the late adulthood who are struggling through life challenges (i.e. women and men issues, adjustment issues such as single parenting and ineffective stress management) that are causing them symptoms of anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations; and open minded and willing to seek treatment.
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Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Anthem - Medicare
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
To help you get back to feeling like yourself, I use the treatment method of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help change misconceptions of thoughts to more productive and positive thinking. Technique that are utilized include social skills training, stress management and mindfulness.
Interpersonal
Interpersonal therapy is effective in the treatment of depression and mood disorders. Interpersonal therapy is used to help clients in the management of interpersonal deficits, difficult life transitions, unresolved grief, unfulfilling relationships.
4 ratings with written reviews
May 13, 2026
Even though Dr. Perkins focuses on medication management, I often wished she offered talk therapy because of how warm, attentive, and understanding she was throughout my sessions. She listened eagerly, answered questions thoroughly, and always responded with kindness. She has a very encouraging presence that helps ease fears and makes you feel genuinely supported. If Dr. Perkins ever opened her own talk therapy practice, I would absolutely sign up.
August 28, 2025
Dr. Perkins asked very detailed questions, but also showed concern for my current situation. Would strongly recommend her multiple times
July 29, 2025
She was really open and understanding she was also very nice. Very helpful as well and has a great listening ear.