Hi there, my name is Nicole Bellisario. I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice, and a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Clinical Nurse Leader. I have extensive experience in psychiatric nursing working with diverse patient populations in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. I have been a nurse for seven years and my absolute favorite part of my job has always been a genuine, therapeutic relationship with my clients. I provide both medication management and eclectic psychotherapy in caring for the mental health of women, men, adolescents, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, healthcare workers, first responders, and trauma survivors. My current focus is clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and ADHD. I am a subject matter expert on workplace violence prevention and value the importance of therapeutic relationships with my clients, even through the most challenging times. I encourage my clients in authentic self-expression that paves the way for authentic connections and healing relationships. If you are having problems with communication, relationships, anger, low frustration tolerance, stress, grief, trauma, burnout, powerlessness, or self-esteem, I am dedicated to your deep healing in a safe, relaxed, judgment-free space. *** Please note, I am a nurse practitioner and provide psychotherapy only in conjunction with medication management. If you are not ready to consider medication at this time, you should match with a therapist for therapy only. *** I am excited about our healing work together. Let's connect!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

After our first session, you can expect to understand your working diagnosis and current symptoms as they relate to your functioning. You can also expect education about medication management and any adjunct labs or diagnostics that are ordered for your care. At every session, we can collaborate on your short-term psychotherapy goals and develop realistic strategies to bring your visions into focus. After several sessions, we will focus on medication efficacy and any alternatives, and long-term psychotherapy goals where you envision your life in a healed state.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Psychopharmacology (medication management) Labs Diagnostic studies e.g., EKGs Psychiatric Assessment Scales Focused Psychiatric Assessment Interdisciplinary care coordination Psychodynamic psychotherapy Neo-Freudian style Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-focused Therapy (EFT) Schema therapy Existential therapy Motivational Interviewing Supportive Therapy

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My true passion is helping people find their way in life. I believe that our uniqueness should be embraced and celebrated in spaces that empower our minds, bodies, and spirits. I love helping people push through challenging times with confidence, resilience, and hope.

About Nicole Bellisario, DNP, PMHNP-BC, CNL