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Dr. Alissa Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP(she/ her)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Trauma
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Alissa and I am board certified, doctorly trained, psychiatric nurse practitioner. My goal is to increase access to care for people living with neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, learning or communication differences), and the common co-morbidities of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and alcohol use disorders. My personal experiences with ADHD deeply informs my compassionate, detailed, and transparent approach.

My approach to therapy

I believe great mental health care means looking at the whole picture — mind and body. I use carefully chosen medications and functional medicine to get to the root of what's going on. Functional medicine techniques might include targeted lab work, nutritional considerations, and lifestyle factors that are often missed in traditional psychiatric care.

I also work closely with your therapist, primary care provider, and other members of your care team to make sure nothing is overlooked.

What you can expect from me

Within our sessions, you can expect:

  • deeper exploration of factors impacting your symptoms
  • full transparency of the pros and cons of medication and non-medication treatment options
  • to be fully included in your care plan
  • and to be treated with respect, without judgement

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) at University of Illinois At Chicago
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, 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, Trauma
  • More specialties
    OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English