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Alison Birdsey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(She/Her/Hers)
28 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome! I’m Alison, a dual-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C) and Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM). My practice is dedicated exclusively to women's healthcare, offering specialized care for perinatal mental health, perimenopause and menopause, and sexual well-being. I built this practice to provide the exact care I wished my own patients had access to: a dedicated space where you have enough time, one clinician, and a plan that doesn't treat your mood, hormones, and physical health as separate, disconnected problems.

My approach to therapy

My approach is grounded in the belief that mental health, hormonal shifts, and sexual well-being are deeply interconnected. Every plan is shaped by four key lenses at once: mental health, hormones, body & pelvic health, and life context.

Rather than bouncing you between multiple specialists, we address the full picture in one room. Care is collaborative, evidence-based, and trauma-informed—blending psychiatric medication management, hormonal evaluation (if appropriate), supportive therapy, and lifestyle strategies.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is a 60-minute initial visit designed so you leave feeling heard, not hurried. During this visit, we will do a thorough review of your psychiatric history, hormonal symptoms, medical background, and current life stressors. If needed, we’ll order targeted lab work. Together, we’ll build a clear, comprehensive treatment plan that feels aligned with your goals—never forced or one-size-fits-all.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    28 years of experience
  • Training
    Master of Science in Nursing at Boston College, Post Masters Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health NP at Frontier Nursing University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English