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Dr. Alissa Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Chronic conditions
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Alissa and I am a board-certified, doctorly trained psychiatric nurse practitioner and certified addiction specialist. I am dedicated to expanding access to compassionate, judgment-free care for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in neurodivergence—including ADHD, autism, and learning or communication differences—along with co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, binge eating, and alcohol, cannabis, and stimulant misuse. LGBTQIA+ humans are welcome!

What you can expect from me

Drawing on my own lived experience with ADHD, I offer a transparent, whole-person treatment approach via:

  • a deeper look at the factors shaping your symptoms
  • honest guidance on the benefits and drawbacks of medication and non-medication options
  • the time and space to find words for what you're experiencing
  • and close collaboration with your broader care team

Stimulants, vivitrol, and non-daily as needed benzodiazepines are treatment options within this practice, if safe and warranted.

About me

  • I identify as
    Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at University of Illinois At Chicago, BA in Nursing at The University of Toledo
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Eating disorders, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Brief Dynamic, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English