Alyssa Killion

The first step is often the hardest, so congratulations on making it here. I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and the founder of ANK Behavioral Health in Mount Laurel, NJ. I've practiced as a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2012, and I earned my Master of Science in Nursing in psychiatric mental health nursing from Rutgers University.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and related conditions. I'm known for being direct and honest: I explain the real benefits and risks of every option and tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. I work especially well with people who are cautious about medication, want a second look at a diagnosis, or want to take an active role in their care.

To see if my practice is the right fit, complete a consult request on my practice website at www.ankbh.com or give our office a call.

My focus is psychiatric evaluation and careful medication management. Your first visit is a thorough evaluation, and our appointments are longer than a typical med check, so there's time to talk about your life, not just your symptoms. Our visits may draw on supportive, motivational interviewing, and CBT-based skills, and I often include non-medication recommendations such as sleep, routine, and lifestyle changes. I don't offer standalone weekly therapy, but I'm happy to help you find a therapist and, with your permission, coordinate with them.

You're in the driver's seat, and I'm beside you with my own brake pedal: we make decisions together, review how things are going at every visit, and adjust carefully. When you've been well long enough, we can talk honestly about whether and how to come off medication.

I see adults by secure video anywhere in New Jersey, with limited in-person visits at our Mount Laurel office.

Your first visit is a thorough psychiatric evaluation. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, your history, your health, sleep, stress, and what you want out of treatment. I'll ask about the full picture so we can rule out other causes and make sure the diagnosis is right before deciding on anything. By the end, you'll understand my impressions, your options (with or without medication), and the real benefits and risks of each. You'll leave with a clear plan we made together and know exactly what happens next. You never have to decide on medication in the first visit.